Latest fromFar North District

Climate change a human rights issue: activist
Tai Tokerau wahine says the NZ Government is not doing enough for the climate

Bay News: Church opens to visitors, Christmas carols in the Bay and sand dune protection
Bay of Islands news and stories

Northland school sent into lockdown by imitation gun
The school was quickly given the all-clear after police realised the gun was fake.

Money set aside for new Whangārei Hospital - but Oruku $60m can't be spent on the hospital
Years of underfunding why Whangārei Hospital needs replacing - MP

Comment: Make 2022 the year of pure innovation
We are focusing on positively impacting our economy by helping businesses of all sizes.

Plan gears region for climate change impacts
Councils set out adaption plan to improve region's resilience

Warning about driving on Northland's Ripiro Beach from Iwi and DoC
Drive carefully on Northland's Ripiro Beach over Summer - iwi, DoC.

Iwi helping Northland checkpoints should be praised, Davis says
Iwi pilloried, others would be praised, Labour deputy leader says as border change looms.

Details reveal how planned police-led checkpoints will work
Officers and volunteers at the border checkpoints will manage around 20 cars at a time.

Northlanders go crazy on online shopping before Christmas, spend $1.4 on health and beauty products in October alone
Northland NZ Post sees the busiest Christmas period in the last 25 years.

Precious rings returned from sea after Whangārei woman loses them in tide at Taiharuru
Lost wedding rings returned from the sand to Whangārei woman.

Waste-savvy Kiwis ditch bin to reduce emissions
Waste-savvy Kiwis say how households can reduce their carbon footprint.

'Hectic weekend': Whangārei Heads surf lifeguards urge caution as seven swimmers rescued
Weekday patrols at popular Northland beaches begin on December 13 and a week later on 20.

Witnesses report seeing man covered in blood armed with machete in Whangārei
A police spokesman said the man was taken into custody "without incident".

Northland properties lighting up for Christmas
Residents jump on board the lights trail.

America's Cup tender finds new life as BOI Coastguard rescue boat
A new rescue boat base at Paihia wharf will boost Coastguard's visibility and recruitment.

A different light - latest from Northland disability advocate Jonny Wilkinson
Cancellation of International Day of People with Disabilities events disappoint advocate

Northland's councils limiting access for the unvaccinated
Access to council facilities in Northland restricted for the unvaccinated

Whangārei Heads exhibition features Tamaterau's kaumatua and its story
History of Whangārei Heads settlement of Tamaterau will be on display

Editorial: When convenience kills the planet - uncomfortable conversations about climate change
Climate change means we need to change the way we eat, move, consume, create and think.

Feeling the heat: Climate change psychologist spreads hope
A psychologist advises us to think about climate change in manageable parts.

'Confusing': Mixed reactions as life in the red starts
Whangārei hospitality staff say My Vaccine Pass system is much-needed but also confusing.

Whangārei man attacked after refusing to buy drugs
A 27-year-old was attacked by a group of four last month after they barged into his car.

Whangārei Girls' High student Tia Martin has two works in online Ringa Toi that highlights Māori art
Artwork by Whangārei Girls' High student features in online album showcasing Toi Māori

Northland Bowls: Men and women's centre open championship fours on
Vaccine passes and masks needed for Northland bowls games

'When the border opens, we will be standing there with police at that time'
The full details are yet to be made public about what the joint operation will look like.