Latest from Far North District

Frustrated on the frontline: Northland education leaders want critical worker status and easier access to RATs

Northland education leaders demand RATs kits for teachers and school staff.

Motorcyclist Shane Harnett's death due to another motorist's careless use

Driver, 85, admits careless use causing death of motorcyclist at Ruakaka, last year

336 new cases reported by Northland DHB; 2 in hospital

The Ministry of Health reports 329 cases and 4 hospitalisation.

140km/h: Driver sped through Covid checkpoint because she was worried about missing sister

The woman drove on the wrong side of the road and sped through police road spikes.

Mangonui Rugby Sub-Union legend receives life member status

Barry Murray of Kaitaia has spent most of his life dedicated to the Far North rugby union.

Opponents formally stand against plans to move Northland rescue choppers

Opponents want pause on plan to shift Northland Rescue Helicopters to Onerahi Airport.

Northland news in brief

Find out the latest news in brief from around the region.

Extra $4.243m for Northland Māori Covid resilience and vaccinations

More money to boost Northland Māori vaccination rates and Covid resilience.

Northland housing prices crack $900k after strongest quarterly growth across NZ

A 7.9 per cent growth over the past quarter saw the average property value rise to $906k.

Our Frontline Heroes: Keeping the power and broadband on

First-hand experiences from the workers who kept Northlanders essential utilities running.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

Bay of Islands kids, Richie McCaw celebrate conservation success

Ex-All Black captain's visit celebrated Paihia business's win in tourism awards.

New Civil Defence tsunami category likely after Tutukaka surge damage

Tutukaka tsunami surge leads to rethink of alert categories

Whangārei Covid cases rise; changes to DHB Covid updates

The Northland DHB reported 225 new cases of Covid-19 in Northland on Sunday.

News snippets from Northland

Bus terminal upgrade; Tangihua Lodge open day and a free literacy course.

Carolyn Hansen: What exactly is ageing and when does the process begin?

It's impossible to look youthful without muscle strength and tone.

Our Frontline Heroes: Some of these health staff haven't had holidays for a long time'

Northland nurses reflect on three years of Covid-19 and what Omicron might bring.

Kaipara District Council's Three Waters staffing and expected costs wanted by Govt

Kaipara District Council looking at Three Waters staffing and expected costs.