Latest from Far North District
‘Heart and soul’: Miss NZ finalist champions mental health journey
Jade Clifford, 28, is both a nursing student and Miss NZ finalist.
Medicinal cannabis leader among Act candidates to run for council in Northland
Local body election candidate nominations formally open on July 4 and close on August 1.
From teaching to the skies: Kaitāia teacher graduates as RNZAF officer
Flying Officer Conaglen was inspired to join the RNZAF after her Nana's passing.
Far North council ordered to pay ex-CEO $210k in dispute
The council must pay over $210,000 to former chief executive Blair King.
Vince Cocurullo: What have we achieved in three years?
The Government approved the four-lane Northland Expressway after prolonged advocacy.
Northland firefighters face struggles with ageing fleet and delays
Firefighters worry their ageing engine may impact response times.
'Incredible': Northland retirees become world champs in new sport
The Warrens became the first over-70s Hyrox world champions at the competition in Chicago.
'It's security': Push for KiwiSaver access to aid young farmers
Federated Farmers launched a petition to change KiwiSaver rules urgently.
Jonny Wilkinson: Innovative trial seeks to fill respite care gap in Northland
The Tai Tokerau survey showed a severe shortage of respite options in Northland.
Name suppression lifted for man accused of murdering Far North local
George Raharaha, 73, is accused of murdering Daniel Hepehi in Hōreke.
Active front brings strong winds, downpours to Northland
MetService has placed a severe thunderstorm watch on Northland until 11am.
News in brief: Kaipara champions honoured, severe thunderstorms, Lotto winners
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kaikohe woman charged with neglect in toddler's death case
Police arrested a 31-year-old woman.
Blueprint for the future: Kerikeri's new strategic growth plan adopted
The council adopted Te Pātukurea to guide growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa.
Police officer to be charged after pursuit crash that killed teen
The family of Whangārei teen Angel Riley say their hunt for justice is just beginning.
'Absolutely unreal': Dive trip inspires young conservationists
The trip to one of the world's best dive spots rewarded the passion of nine Northlanders.
News in brief: Northland Regional Council approves rates rise, lower than forecast
The latest news bites from around the region.
John Williamson: The responsibility of grandparents in child car safety
Grandparents may struggle with car seat installations, but kids are safer with them.
Rising concerns: Northland's alleged homicide rate surpasses 2024 total
As of May 1, Northland had the highest number of alleged homicides out of each district.
Man pleads not guilty to charges in death of Bay of Islands nurse
A 59-year-old is charged with careless driving, causing the death of Mandy Rita Mackenzie.
Northland’s council water shake-up: Big changes, bigger bills ahead?
About 130,000 water connections in Northland will be affected by new plans.
Student-led art project challenges stigma around mental illness
Cerise Tana, who is studying social work, says the art is a form of activism.
Far North couple lose home, pets in devastating fire
Owners Susie and Kevin Wheller have been left with nothing but the clothes on their back.
Person airlifted to hospital after alleged assault near Far North wharf
One person has been taken into custody after the alleged assault.
News in brief: Ocean swimmers brave chilly race, nurses' strike at Whangārei Hospital
The latest news bites from around the region.
Ratepayers to cover cost of felling 230 redwoods in Far North
More than 200 redwood trees will soon be removed in Kerikeri – so who pays?
Opinion: Endless tourist tours are our modern purgatory
Apparently elsewhere in Norway there’s a town called simply 'Hell'.