New ZealandKiwi dad with rare cancer spending $165k overseas for surgeryLess than one in a million people have the same cancer as Owen Pihema.08 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuFrom Sydney cop to forestry award winner in Far NorthKaitāia woman left her city police career for another demanding environment.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCash boost for Christmas parade, art eventsBay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board hands out $27,000 in community grants.06 Oct 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty sore and knackered': Mike King describes first day of tour on Northland roads'For 60% of young people, their number one concern is the climate'.03 Oct 07:33 PM
New ZealandProposed cat control bylaw backed by national pet advocacy groupCompanion Animals New Zealand backs Far North cat bylaw.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia’s community voices and music students combine for fundraiserFundraiser at Kaitāia’s Te Ahu Centre brings out top local singers and musicians.01 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Link to the world' Iwi leaders want airport's future finalised and land returnedAn MP says a solution can be found ‘that makes everybody happy'.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandEight new Kerikeri social houses open to help meet demandNew Kerikeri Kāinga Ora homes to ease housing crisis30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: New snippets from the Far NorthNew snippets from the Far North.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSome Kiwis still "sleepwalking through life" oblivious to pest problem, says conservationistA Northland man is urging gardeners to use dead possums for fertiliser.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocals watch from the beach while NZ/US navies hunt for mines in Tauranga BayFar North bay the scene of a joint mine-clearing exercise.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandDowned pylon: Transpower boss says context missing from failures announcementTranspower says its position in the fallen pylon incident has not been fairly represented29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei, Kaitāia and Kaikohe first stops in Mike King's I Am Climate Hope TourThe tour aims to help youth mental health around climate anxiety.29 Sep 04:00 PM
CrimeChildren's abuse claims fail to convince jury in foster care caseIt was alleged the kids were slapped, spat at, hit with a pipe and one was run over.26 Sep 11:36 PM
New ZealandMangamuka repairs: Major piling work ends and pre-Christmas reopening plannedSH1 over the Mangamukas in the Far North is on track for a pre-Christmas opening.26 Sep 02:28 AM
New ZealandMea Motu's world boxing title unification bout off but Aussie opponent lined up insteadChamp stays active after boxing world title unification bout postponed.25 Sep 11:15 PM
New ZealandDowned pylon 'an act of incompetence and negligence' – Northland leaderNorthland leaders have responded to the energy authority's findings about a downed pylon.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North pensioner delighted after 32 feral cats removed from around her flat32 feral cats removed from Far North pensioner flats25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - fundraiser for late footballer, Daylight Saving kicks in and senior and disabled expoNew snippets from the Far North25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLights, camera, action! Far North's next generation of film-makers show their workTe Hiku School Film Festival showcases Far North student movies.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCreativity bursts out of Far North youth art competitionYoung Far North artists create colourful images of our place for council competition.25 Sep 12:00 AM
Crime'Two by Twos': Elderly NZ man admits abusing children after FBI probe into cultWilliam Easton was one of 140 perpetrators identified in the international investigation.24 Sep 08:08 AM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - new parking fines, copper theft and man in hospital after taking psychedelicsNews snippets from the Far North23 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuFormer Treaty lawyer welcomed to Ngāpuhi top roleMoana Tuwhare was formally welcomed to the role of Te Tumu Whakahaere.23 Sep 01:38 AM
New ZealandFar North barn find motor auction attracts hundreds to PakarakaEverything goes at a Far North barn-find auction of classic cars and machinery.23 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandPlenty of experience behind new operators of Far North holiday parks at Ahipara and HihiFar North's Hihi and Ahipara holiday parks have new operators with big plans.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was never going to give up': 81yo Kiwi completes epic 2500km trek on horse'It was such a wonderful trek', says Heather Hilton-Jones.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North man wants views on local body issues from publicViews wanted from Far North folk ahead of 2025 local body elections18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programmeMāori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work includedArtwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness trainingMental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme18 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregiversFour children say they were hit, spat on, slapped and one was even allegedly run over.18 Sep 05:00 AM
KahuAction plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua ForestFar North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.18 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandAhipara surfer Jade Nias Phillips, aged 11, wins age group title at AIMS GamesThe moment was made extra special by having grandmother Peggy on the beach to see it.16 Sep 05:00 PM
