New ZealandFar North pensioners hit with 'crippling' council rent hikes of up to $100 a weekFar North District Council faces a $15m bill to fix and upgrade 15 empty units.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'He just wanted to get away': Runaway bull sparks panic at rodeoThe 800kg bull escaped through a weak fence during the Kaitāia event.05 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandMeasles warning after Bay of Islands school show identified as exposure siteNorthland’s childhood vaccination rate is the country’s lowest, at 62%.30 Sep 04:16 AM
New ZealandFood rescue milestone: Northland charity delivers 1m kg of kai to hungry homes14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand90 police from around NZ deployed to Northland after 'call for help'10 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow one man's passion for tradition and giant kūmara is empowering Northland youth23 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand80-year-old kuia at coalface of Northland's meth crisis as iwi works on plan07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs – water restrictions end, robbery arrests and tourism boost05 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandSH1 over Far North's Mangamukas open again after latest slip clearedContractors have cleared the second of two slips that closed the road.02 May 02:13 AM
New ZealandKaikohe's Whata Kai social supermarket providing hope to manyNew social supermarket opens to help iwi feed dozens of families.02 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandMangamuka Gorge closure: SH1 expected to reopen on Friday after latest slip clearedThe road has been closed twice in three days due to two slips.01 May 03:07 AM
New ZealandWhangaroa RSA centenary celebratedA new book commemorates 100 years of the Whangaroa RSA building.30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Islands Pony Club - the country's oldest - turning 75BOI Pony Club marking 75 years of education in riding and horse care.30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North orchard burglary sees hapless thieves steal dodgy dieselTainted fuel stolen from Far North orchard could ruin vehicles that use it 29 Apr 11:13 PM
New ZealandKerikeri students running competition to help eradicate moth plantCash prizes for Northlanders to remove pesky moth plants28 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly dangerous': Laser attacks threaten aircraft safetyFar North District Council says the same individual may be responsible for the strikes.24 Apr 02:27 AM
New ZealandNew social supermarket in Kaikohe to address food insecurity The social supermarket will provide additional resources, including a whānau space. 23 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North will not forget - Anzac Day commemoration events in the districtPlenty of Far North Anzac Day events to remember the fallen.23 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandPlenty of stonewalling at Far North stonemasonry workshopFive-day Kerikeri stonemasonry course gives insight into ancient craft.21 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal legend Dot Sowry turns 103 in Far North rest homeBay of Islands resident Dot Sowry celebrating 103rd birthday in style16 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandHighway delays over holidays as roadworks continue Delays on SH10 in Taipā as roadworks extended over holiday period 16 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPrestigious Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award has five Northland finalistsFive Northlanders among 41 finalists in Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award14 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'We cannot do this by ourselves': Ministers listen to iwi leader's plea over meth crisisPolice Minister Mark Mitchell plans to visit Northland for further discussions.11 Apr 12:29 AM
New ZealandThree stretches of Far North state highway may keep lower speed limitsStick or raise - Far North folk asked if lowered state highway limits should go up again10 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand14 new social houses opened in Kerikeri by Kāinga OraKāinga Ora opens 14 new Far North social houses 09 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice Minister and Ngāpuhi to meet over solving meth crisis in NorthNgāpuhi runanga chair meeting Police Minister over meth crisis destroying the region.05 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandMoerewa drainage concerns reignited by laundromat consent processHapū worry about greywater impacting the environment and local water supply.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief - Mini Pork Pie run, landowners hui and daylight saving endsNews snippets from the Far North02 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuYoungsters openly smoking meth prompt Ngāpuhi to seek urgent actionNgāpuhi are calling for the Government to address meth, social and poverty crises.01 Apr 11:09 PM
New ZealandFar North’s Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival attracts thousandsThe festival, which started in 2008, rocks Ōtiria Marae in cultural celebration.31 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandFar North gets plenty of aroha from Governor-General Dame Cindy KiroBusy Far North tour for Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro with packed schedule of events30 Mar 11:00 PM