Latest from Far North District

Man killed while sandboarding ignored order not to go down dunes, court hears

Northland company on trial after Korean tourist dies at Northalnd's Te Paki sand dunes

Company on trial over Te Paki sand dune death

Sand Safaris 2014 Ltd is facing charges laid by WorkSafe.

Our outdated work week: Why the promise of four days is so enticing

Academics say we're working in an outdated system with aged stereotypes.

Northland extras wanted for Jason Momoa's 'epic' new TV series

Casting agent overwhelmed by response to call for extras in 'epic' historical drama.

Two injured after serious crash on State Highway 10 in the Far North

Police responded to the crash near Thompson Place in Cable Bay just before 7pm

TV sergeant joins forces with Northland police to recover stolen property

Actor Neill Rea, from The Brokenwood Mysteries, helped police track down his stolen kayak.

How you can help someone as they fight through an eating disorder

This year wait times in Northland average about 11 days

'We're in limbo': Far North residents slam Govt over slow Mangamuka work

Locals and mayor 'incredibly frustrated' with no end in sight for SH1 opening.

'17 years of hell': Contractor owed $6m by council seeks to have their building sold

High Court gives Whangārei man permission to apply to sell council buildings over debt.

St John Cadet training sees Northland nine-year-old save grandmother's life

Northland nine-year-old saves Gran's life thanks to her St John Cadet training.

Shane Reti: Public won't like it if Three Waters legislation is rushed through

MP Shane Reti has concerns over the haste of the Three Waters legislation.

Two men in custody after house catches fire during Northland drug bust

Two men are in custody after a house caught fire during a drug bust in Northland.

Four-day work week attracts Northlander home from Aussie

The four-day work week is gaining momentum across the globe - including Whangārei.

'Mum's going in': Whangārei woman plunges into raging waters to save horses

Mum recounts her and daughter's heroic efforts to save horses from drowning in flood.

Floodwaters submerge sleeping tourists' car

Northland storm sees dramatic rescue as floodwaters swamp cars at reserve

'No-one should have to go through what I did': Kerikeri son's 57km run for mum

Oscar McCallion shares his personal story to help others with their mental health journey.

Far North councillor to sign official declaration today

Councillor-elect Hilda Halkyard-Harawira read her own unofficial document.

Beach wheelchair helps woman swim in the sea for first time in 20 years

Until a trip to Waipū Cove, Latifa Daud had forgotten what it was like to swim in the surf