Latest from Far North District

Demand for rescue chopper greater than ever

The first half of 2021 had seen some challenging missions including a winch rescue at sea.

Hikoi to Kaikohe: Huge protest over 'modern-day land grab'

An estimated 2000 people joined the hīkoi to the council offices in Kaikohe on Friday.

Local school kids make 109-year-old's birthday a fun day

Lena Walker's 109th birthday went well as people gathered to celebrate her milestone.

Three dogs impounded, one still roams on cycle trail

Far North council impounds terrorising dogs near Twin Coast Cycle Trail.

'You have sinned against Māori' - SNA hīkoi hits Kaikohe

'We got it wrong' - the admission that came as 2000 protesters descended on Kaikohe.

Photos: Huge SNA protest in Kaikohe

About 2000 people took part in the hīkoi protesting council plans to expand SNA zoning.

Hīkoi organiser urges govt to 'listen to the people', ditch SNAs

The hīkoi had over 1000 people and marched on Far North District Council headquarters.

Misspelling 'Whatuwhiwhi' and the ugly viral video that followed

A viral video of a racial slur has led to an apology from the pub where it was filmed.

''For the love of the community'': Kerikeri fire chief explains what keeps him going

Fire chief lauded for 'extraordinary time and effort' dedicated to the people of Kerikeri.

From scrubbing bedpans to managerial roles

Old nursing habits die hard for nursing manager retiree.

Why do we need Northland speed limit review?

What's lacking in most reviews is the case for and against any speed limit reduction.

Nurses strike: 'I try to cry at home, I go to work afraid'

For eight hours, 1400 Northland nurses stopped work to ask for a better deal.

New police commissioner welcomed to Waitangi

A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Northland news in brief: Vaccination hui; and robbery attempt probed

Catch up with news snippets from around the region.

Northland weather to bring four seasons in a day

Northlanders have a mixed reaction as heavy downpours ease and more sunshine is expected.

Cycle trail terror: Riders on Twin Coast route chased by dog pack

Local businesses' good work to promote Northland is undone by a few, the cycle group say.

News in brief: Pōhutukawa programme back, women's club celebrates centenary

News snippets from around the region.

SNA work facing Far North pause after huge public backlash

Far North Mayor says opposition to SNAs biggest on any issue in decades.