Latest fromFar North District

NZTA warns of proactive road closures, Northland seeks clarity
Closures mainly target the South Island due to icy conditions.

Opinion: Misjudging petrolhead passion
Let’s celebrate the car as one of the greatest innovations of the modern world.

The rising toll of pokies and online gambling in Northland
About $40.4 million was lost by players, over three times Kaikohe Library's budget.

Northland Regional Council: Ratepayers not providing huge money needed for caulerpa fight
The seaweed now covers about 280 rugby fields around 20 Bay of Islands locations.

Bay of Islands boat anchoring ban unlikely to expand despite caulerpa spread
Biosecurity NZ under pressure as invasive caulerpa expands.

Gourmet food business slashes prices amid rising costs
Wild West Gourmet cut Worcester sauce prices by 55%, relishes by 39%.

Over 300 expected for NZ's first major caulerpa webinar
It has been organised by Northland’s Conquer Caulerpa Trust.

Northland social workers under strain amid high caseloads
The PSA says high workloads are unsafe and unsustainable, needing urgent action.

What Northlanders need to know as severe weather looms
Stormy conditions are expected tonight for Te Tai Tokerau, warns Civil Defence.

'Disappointing': Historic Russell's te reo Māori name bid rejected
The consultation saw 52% support the change and 48% oppose it.

'Most vulnerable are invisible': Northland leaders give Budget 2025 mixed reviews
The Budget is applauded for its rates rebated but criticised for pay equity cuts.

Murder charge laid over Northland man's death, police seek further information
Police are still seeking sightings of a 1999 blue and silver Mitsubishi L200.

Homicide investigation launched after man dies at Far North property
A man was found critically injured at a Waikerikeri Rd property in Horeke.

Investigation under way after 'unexplained' death of 3-year-old girl
Police say a post-mortem will be carried out over the next couple of days.

Two crashes on State Highway 1 cause delays, diversions
Two people received moderate injuries in the first crash.

'Well over halfway': Runner hits 503 ultramarathons in record quest
Shannon-Leigh Litt has completed more than 500 consecutive ultramarathons.

One person dead after single vehicle crash in Northland
Motorists have been advised to expect delays on State Highway 12 west of Gallie Rd.

Residents weigh-in on Far North alcohol rules
The council seeks community views on alcohol sales and consumption.

'Nothing short of inspiring': Air NZ boosts Northland nature projects
Eight Northland nature projects by schools, hapū and landcare groups share $50,000.

'Never too young': Push to lower NZ bowel cancer screening age
Protesters at Parliament urged lowering the screening age to 45.