Travel newsNorthland's Muri Whenua has total fire ban as area dries outAll fires banned in fire-risk Far North area.22 Dec 11:13 PM
New ZealandPolice wrongly abandoned ketch, unsafely transported cuffed men during flawed rescue at sea: IPCA The IPCA found police left Jabe Carey’s $250,000 yacht home to drift and vanish.17 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandMayor backs hapū in Bay of Islands marina battleA hapū and many community members oppose the fast-tracking of Waipiro Bay Marina plans.08 May 04:35 AM
New Zealand'Massive impact for us': Hapū oppose marina plan going through Fast Track process05 May 01:09 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 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 ZealandEpic journey: 50 Mini teams aim to raise $500k for Kiwi kidsWe're taking these cars to Invercargill, boy.03 Apr 10:28 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
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 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 ZealandEvery day is Christmas at Far North Christmas Tree FarmOn a Bay of Islands farm thousands of Christmas trees getting ready for festive season24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandKerikeri-based budgeting and family service closing its doorsFar North budgeting and family service closing after 27 years helping struggling families17 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 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 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 ZealandName revealed of boy convicted of murder at age 14The killer is currently in prison for fatally stabbing the victim during a night out.29 Jan 04:00 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’s huge ‘historic’ privet tree faces the chopPrivet is noxious pest, but NZ's oldest example is in the Far North.20 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North public toilets hit by vandalismThe council is seeking the public's help after $2000 worth of damage was inflicted.15 Jan 05:00 PM
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 Zealand190-year-old Te Waimate Mission Station hosting creative SundayFar North's Te Waimate Mission Station to hold creative day13 Nov 04:00 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 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
