New ZealandKerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia MetalFest 4 back for musical mayhemPowerful line-up for Kaitāia MetalFest 4 in May26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandIwi festival tipped to draw thousandsFar North iwi's Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival on again.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North’s Mahoe Cheese tastes more successBay of Islands cheesemaker gets gold, silver and bronze medals at national awards.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFour more Northland highway speed limits to be reviewedNZTA consulting on lifting four more Far North highway speed limits19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandSlight delays expected as highway through Kawakawa rebuiltState Highway One through Kawakawa getting rebuilt from Sunday.12 Mar 10:20 PM
New ZealandFar North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changesThe Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand Brain Aid at the Barn Far North fundraising concert for brain injuryTop line-up of Far North musicians at Brain Injury Association fundraiser05 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza1200 fishers at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North04 Mar 05:15 AM
New Zealand6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza1200 fishers are vying for prizes at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in the Far North.04 Mar 05:03 AM
New Zealand Weber Bros Circus coming to Kerikeri and KaitāiaTwo Far North towns to host animal-free performances in March.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNgāpuhi bids to own Northport and associated company as part of consortiumMove from Ngāpuhi and others to take total control of region's port.26 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandFar North to host first Northland Fired Up Barbecue FestivalThe latest Far North food fest is a celebration of all things meat.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand$600k of ratepayer funding for 22 Northland climate resilience projects $300,000-plus funds 12 Far North-specific climate resilience projects.16 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandDump turned into a community racetrack and communal spaceMoerewa land transformed from rubbish site to community hub.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandAussie company ends plans to mine Whangaroa as hapū celebrateParty time for Whangaroa hapū as mining plans shelved05 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandKaikohe home building helped by council $39m water infrastructure spendUpgrade will permit the construction of new homes.03 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Day commemorations to draw thousands to Bay of IslandsWaitangi Day to be fine in the Far North with plenty of sun03 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMangamuka road repairs survive first major storm since reopeningDespite heavy rain, Mangamuka Gorge repairs in Far North survive first big storm28 Jan 07:35 PM
New ZealandThermal curtains for Far North homes from $70k energy wellness fundFar North Energy Wellness Fund putting thermal curtains into homes to make them warmer.27 Jan 05:00 PM
League‘It’s pretty s***ty’: Warriors star calls for return of stolen bootsThe items were meant to help raise funds for a Labour Weekend tournament.24 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandHokianga club of James Fisher-Harris wants his stolen boots and other taonga back"To take what he gave us is like taking from him."23 Jan 12:36 AM
New ZealandKawakawa’s world famous Hundertwasser loos finalist in national awardsFar North's famous loos only Northland finalist in national competition.22 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North businesses rejoice after reopening of SH1 after two yearsMangamuka Gorge reopening delights Far North businesses as visitors pour in.20 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandHelp keep Treaty Grounds clean during Waitangi Day - volunteers neededVolunteers wanted to keep Waitangi Day commemorations clean in Bay of Islands15 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandInnovative solution to swans hitting powerlines at Far North lakeTop Energy's solution prevents lines being wiped out by birds' swansong.14 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandKerikeri Street Party set to finish half-marathon event in styleThousands expected to let their hair down post-race.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North: Big rescue helicopter donation, Whānau as Leaders for Whānau event, and warm OctoberNews snippets from the Far North.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpring spruce-up for Kaitāia to welcome summer visitors after Mangamuka reopensKaitāia gearing up for big town spring clean for state highway reopening.10 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi Christmas Books wants Northlanders to donate new books for region's kidsThe charity has three Northland stores collecting books this festive season.08 Nov 03:08 AM
New ZealandBeautiful Bay of Islands backdrop for Graeme Dingle Foundation's Drop For Youth skydiveThe Far North's Courtney Keenan does a skydive for the Graeme Dingle Foundation.08 Nov 02:59 AM
New ZealandFar North pensioner's 'anxious' after council suspends upgrade work, considers selling upFar North council puts pensioner flat upgrades on hold, considers selling them.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Islands P&I Show is the oldest in NZ and back on SaturdayBay of Islands Pastoral & Industrial Show on this Saturday.05 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandIn national first, Far North hosting te reo Māori Inspiring the Future courseTe reo Māori Inspiring the Future course held in Kaikohe for first time.04 Nov 04:00 PM
