Latest from Far North District

Let's celebrate Māori new year, says mayor

Sheryl Mai offers her thoughts, in English and in Māori, on the arrival of Matariki.

Fast fashion: How can you be an ethical shopper

ethical fashion

Queen's birthday honour a community effort, says Noma

Kawakawa resident Noma Shepherd has been made ONZM for services to the community.

Northland's Adam Blair made Member of New Zealand Order of Merit with message for young sport players

'Stay true to yourself and work hard' - Adam Blair, MNZM's, advice for young players

Queen's Birthday Honours: Northlanders honoured for their service to the community

Northlanders recognised for service to the community in Queen's Birthday Honours.

Award for museum that honours Māori military sacrifice

Te Rau Aroha is dedicated to Māori who served New Zealand in times of war.

Queen's Birthday Honours: Guided by ancestral wisdom

"It's not really about me, it's about the people who've been a part of the journey."

Winds up to 120km/h and heavy rains may force Northlanders indoors

All of Northland expected to experience heavy downpours and strong wind gusts on Monday.

Feral deer droppings from Russell forest analysed

DNA from feral deer droppings from Russell forest used to aid eradication.

News snippets from Northland

Early morning car fire; and heavy rain possible over Queen's Birthday weekend.

'Absolutely thrilled': Dargaville man $75K richer after Instant Kiwi win

Couple now looking forward to doing some home renovations.

Northland's 2021 Lotto success bringing in the prizes

Amazing run of Northland Lotto wins in 2021.

Giving it a TRY: Parua Bay pupils visit Hits Northland radio studio

Pupils rewarded for efforts in Kids TRYathlon

Northland's winter bowls programme starts this weekend

Winter bowls season to start in Northland this weekend

SNA opposition grows in Northland with protest hīkoi planned

Northlanders opposed to SNA policy to march in protest.

'I'm very proud of her': Christabel's dad on NZ Popstars win

New Zealand has a new Popstar and her family hail from Northland.

Max remains unfazed about performing to audience of 300

Max is about to make his debut performance on a stage in Wellington.

Two arrests in Kohukohu drug raid, meth and vehicles seized

Second incident in a month to rock the usually quiet North Hokianga town.