Latest from Far North District

Dirt bike rider dies after late night crash in Raumanga

The crash unfolded at the intersection of SH 1 and Raumanga Valley Rd late last night.

Waipū volunteer lifeguards and firefighters save man dying on the roadside

The man suddenly collapsed while travelling in the car with his wife along Cove Rd, Waipū.

Northland leader has major concerns for democracy over Three Waters plan

Northland leaders respond to latest Three Waters update.

Northland Pre Apprentice Trades students' gift to kohanga reo kids is a win-win

The students built a sandpit for kohanga reo kids.

One of Waipū's few heritage landmarks gets special plaque

Waipū heritage landmark recognised by Heritage NZ.

'Perfect storm': Covid staff shortages hit farmers, leave store shelves empty

A combination of negative factors is affecting the flow of meat from farm gate to plate.

Sandy Myhre's latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds

Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds

News snippets from Northland

Arrest after Tikipunga incident, speedway gears up, peace flotilla, Super Rugby moved.

Covid 19 Omicron outbreak: Northland tops 700 cases second day in a row, Novovax becomes available

The Omicron wave in Northland is spreading each day, with 716 new cases recorded today.

Covid-positive women behind Northland snap lockdown will not be charged

Why the women won't be charged in relation to last year's snap lockdown in Northland.

Recording of intergenerational knowledge supported by grant

A look at the Oruru Valley's cultural significance and how a recent grant will protect it.

More than 700 new daily cases of Covid-19 in Northland on Tuesday

More than 700 Covid cases have been reported in Northland today.

Northland schools adopt hybrid learning model

Last week alone, 25 students from Dargaville High School tested positive for Covid-19.

Kevin Page: On a day that started with such sadness, laughter really did prove to be the best medicine

In such cases I turn to she who always makes me feel better: Mrs P.

Northland police youth worker's journey from troubled teen to award winner

A Charles St childhood has led one woman to change the lives of Northland's youth.

Take a dip into our leisure swimming history

Whangārei swimming history on display at Whangārei Museum

Ukraine 'peace flotilla' heading to Russian oligarch's Northland hideaway

Flotilla includes veterans of original Moruroa atomic test protest fleet from the 1970s.

Alleged meth cook further remanded in custody to await jury trial

Whangārei man accused of cooking meth for gang and conspiracy to sell it is refused bail