New ZealandFar North District Council calls for Gaza ceasefire and opposes Māori ward disestablishmentAround 60 members of the public turned out to support the motion tabled by the mayor.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCharity delighted with Far North woodchoppers' $400k of donationsFar North woodchopping team have helped the Fred Hollows Foundation for years.27 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland emergency services secure ongoing funding after public speaks upRegional council backs down from proposal to cut support after consultation backlash.24 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandFar North council to call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in GazaFar North councillors to vote on call for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.22 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Chase quiz star Shaun Wallace to visit Far NorthQuiz master Shaun Wallace to take on Far North fans at Kerikeri event.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandArt on tour as Northland Vintage Car Club’s annual motorcycle rally hits the road70-plus on Northland Vintage Car Club’s annual motorcycle rally19 May 01:44 AM
New ZealandStudents to honour Māori Battalion's war efforts in Italy, Greece and CreteThe trip will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for them all.12 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe Northland island with too many kiwiThe residents of an island in Northland are grappling with an unusual problem.12 May 03:05 AM
New ZealandFar North news briefs: Enchanter trial begins, good start to duck season, and Māori nursing awardNews snippets from the Far North06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Kaitāia College music teacher Opeloge Ah Sam bringing his powerful stage show northPowerful stage show Aua e te tagi coming to Far North.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Glowing witch show, big award for hotel and learn to sewNews snippets from the Far North.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest effortsViki Heta and Arana Rewha frm Far North win New Zealand Biosecurity Awards29 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandNew boiler for 114-year-old Bay of Islands ferry Minerva brings unique steam experience closerVisitors soon will be able to travel by steam rail and ferry from Kawakawa to Russell.28 Apr 11:48 PM
New ZealandArchaeology Week in Northland looks at legacy of Hartley Travers Ferrar who mapped NorthlandHartley Ferrar, who mapped Northland in the early 1900s, in focus for Archaeology Week.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Lotto luck, fire restrictions and teen killed on roadNews snippets from the Far North16 Apr 12:29 AM
New ZealandKaitāia to host 25 early Ford V8s at Saturday rallyEarly Ford V8 vehicles to rally in Kaitāia10 Apr 09:44 PM
New ZealandApprentice Keiran Davis wins Bay of Islands’ building challengeThe Russell builder will represent the Bay at the finals in Wellington in June.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North principals - school lunch programme has profound, positive impactPrincipals from Far North kura in the Ngāti Hine rohe say school lunches vital03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo more Kiwibank in Doubtless Bay with closure of Mangonui serviceMangonui Kiwibank service closes despite eleventh-hour petition.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandElderly in Far North will have to give up homes over massive rates rise - Grey PowerGrey Power says 16.5 per cent Far North rates rise will see the elderly sell up.03 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandFar North facing 30pc rates increase over three years with 16.5pc rise first up16.5 per cent rates first of three for Far North District Council26 Mar 06:56 PM
New ZealandBay of Islands outlets accused of selling alcohol to minorsPolice say no one checked the ID of 17-year-olds.21 Mar 11:07 PM
New ZealandNorthland gets a disabled entertainment extravaganzaA spark of entertainment for the Far North's disabled community.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North folk asked how they want to be represented on councilThe Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.20 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandFar North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closureHope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.19 Feb 01:22 AM
New ZealandNews briefs from Northland - Moth plant and rook warningsNews snippets from Northland19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Retired weed buster' disputes fine for poisoning trees near historic Stone StoreThe man who DoC fined $800 for poisoning trees in Kerikeri has disputed the fine.04 Jan 12:14 AM
New ZealandKaitaia woman's food mission to feed the hungry'Any warm meal made with kindness is all that matters.'28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland beware - thunder and heavy rain likely on Christmas afternoon/eveningThunderstorm, heavy rain watch for Northland on Christmas afternoon24 Dec 08:51 PM
New ZealandDead wallabies spotted on side of roads: Northland urged to be alert for pestEvidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.21 Dec 01:04 AM
New ZealandRuakākā brigade chief steps down after 35 years as a firefighter'It’s time for the next generation of firefighters to take charge.'18 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandCouple heartbroken after 13 sheep killed in dog attacks" ... once dogs get a taste of sheep, they will keep coming back."12 Dec 11:22 PM
New ZealandWhangārei's beloved busker gifted new mobility scooter on birthdayMr T has been gifted a brand new mobility scooter after an alleged hit-and-run crash.12 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandVegan ate too many berries, rushing home for sex: Wildest excuses for speeding revealedExcuses, excuses, but a new police campaign is no laughing matter.09 Dec 12:37 AM
