Latest from Far North District

News in brief: Pasifika community Covid-19 information meeting, canopy bridge to glow orange

News snippets from around the region.

Is this Northland's cheapest coffee?

A Moerewa cafe serves $3.80 coffees with a generous helping of family history.

Northland's best youth bands battle for musical glory

Mind-blowing musicianship as nine youth bands from Whangārei to Kaitaia take to the stage,

Atrocious goat track: Motorist fumes over state of Northland state highway

Northland motorists are tired of forking out to fix car damage caused by state highways.

For the love of beer: Northland craft brewers reveal secret ingredients

Reporter Jenny Ling discovers what's behind the success of two Northland craft breweries.

Woman convicted of animal cruelty now in North selling horses

A disgraced Australian puppy farmer is operating a business selling horses in Northland.

Inside story: The convicted rapist who sold girl, 15, for sex

An interview with the woman who forced into the open a predator's abuse of a child.

Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump - hair today gone tomorrow.

Denial of ageing is a massive industry especially in the world's richest country,

Dial change: Coast-ing across Northland on one frequency

Frequency changes to Coast and The Hits frequencies across parts of Northland.

Fish to Fish: 'It's all about fish and fishing for the people''

Fish processing company keeps fishing local

Return of New Zealand Tourism Awards welcomed

Former award winners look forward to return of the awards night this year.

Northland news in brief

News snippets from around the region

Korean spiritual leader made to pay $1.24m for property purchase breaches

Judge accepted breaches were accidental and Lee's businesses had helped the Far North.

Kai, culture and 'bombs' at new Matariki Festival

Mix of culture, kai and starry skies make Bay of Islands an ideal place for the festival.

Outpouring of support helps chopper crash family through ordeal

After the initial shock, Rachel Jordan's 10yo son is coping well 'like mommy taught him'.

Oromahoe School's magical Light Festival returns this weekend

School's popular Matariki festival a mid-winter highlight.

Vaughan Gunson: Let's unpack the transport options

Hard work is needed to promote an alternative vision of transport in Northland.

News in brief: Man arrested, new single for Alien Weaponry

News snippets from around the region.