Latest from Far North District

'We don't need another liquor outlet. Why would you want to keep breaking up families?'

Bay of Islands hapū Ngāti Rēhia says it was kept in the dark over liquor shop plans.

TikTok's 'dangerous blackout' trend can be life-threatening, doctor warns

Kiwi teen suffered a seizure when attempting 'blackout' due to social media trend.

'Incredibly tragic': Police continue to investigate sudden deaths in Panguru

Police say no one else is currently being sought in relation to the deaths.

Five generations of a Far North whānau share story of rich whakapapa

A whānau share their unique story from the Far North.

Investigation dealt a blow as Enchanter sinks during salvage attempt

The hull sank as it was being towed to Houhora Harbour where a crane barge was waiting.

Flutey charged with aggravated assault on police among range of charges

Prominent anti-vaxxer Brad Flutey appears on charges relating to a January 17 incident.

Faces of Enchanter tragedy: A bar owner, a handyman, a builder - and all dads

All five men who died in the boating tragedy have been named.

'It means closure': How the final Enchanter victim came to shore

Emotions are raw in the Far North.

'Most extreme I've done': Rescue chopper pilot tells of dangerous night flight in storm to save five people on Enchanter

Northland Rescue Helicopter pilot speaks about the Enchanter fishing boat rescue operation

Northland student Maisie Panoho to judge Dyson Award, one year after winning the competition

2021 James Dyson Award winner, Northland student Maisie Panoho is a judge this year

Northland students are ready to fight the Aquabots war

Northland year 6 to 13 students will compete their underwater robots next month.

Rehabilitated prisoner's effort to turn his life around impresses Court of Appeal

Meth cook's deep remorse and rehab programmes may get him out of jail earlier.

Northland couple converts Slovakia barns into refugee shelters

The Kaitāia couple will open the doors to fleeing Ukrainians.

Northland's Karen Te Ruki-Pasene to fight Australian boxer for Australasian title

Australasian title bout for Northland boxer Karen Te Ruki-Pasene.

'You don't seem to learn': Judge sentences recidivist drink-driver to jail

There came a time when community protection was paramount, judge said.

Calling foster families: Animal rescuers pushed to their limits

A busy summer season has Northland animal rescues calling for more foster families.

Tribesmen and Killer Beez gang members arrested after 'violent' clashes in Kaikohe

Eleven people, as young as 15, were arrested with police not ruling out more to follow.

'Our hearts and prayers are with you': Multicultural Whangārei remembers Christchurch mosque attacks

Low-key commemoration among Northland Muslims for the Christchurch shootings