Latest from Far North District

FNDC ditches capital-value plan after rates rise outcry

The proposed rating change was 'too hard, too fast', one councillor says.

Wheelchair Basketball NZ league tips off in Whangārei

This is the first time a two-day wheelchair basketball round had been held in Whangārei.

Business leaders upset after councils pull support for Oruku development

Tourism and business leaders lash councils for not providing enough funding for Oruku

Kaikohe bike riders under watch from council

Police confiscate bikes from errant riders in Kaikohe as council looks for solution.

Popstars with comes full circle with Northland link to final 4

The top four NZ Popstars will battle it out for the title and $100,000 prize.

Animal foster parents open their homes and hearts

Northland animal foster parents reveal the highs and lows of fostering.

Whangārei youngsters competing in crime linked to rise in vehicle thefts

People are encouraged to report vehicle crimes to police before posting on social media.

WDC pull support for $220m riverside development

''This is just another hiccup'' - developer determined to look at other funding sources.

News snippets from Northland

A teen is to stand trial over an alleged Moerewa murder; and more Lotto luck in the North.

Kaipara wind farm could power 25,000 homes

Wind farm plus Ngāwhā power station would produce more than half Northland's power needs.

Smelly red seaweed returns to Waipū Cove

Red algal bloom still a mystery to Waipū locals and NRC staff.

Champion of Champions coming to conclusion

The latest Northland Bowls news from Gwen Lawson.

Kauri dieback cash 'not enough to save forest giants'

Budget 'virtually abandons' Tāne Mahuta and other kauri to the disease, advocate says.

The hills (of Northland) are coming alive with the Sound of Music

Theatre company wants to give public 'a smile on their faces and a song in their hearts'.

Study warns of inequitable Covid vaccine rollout

Areas of Northland, the East Coast and much of the South Island had travel time barriers.

Health reform is at centre of new Budget

Northland health experts want more detail on how the Budget money will be spent.

Kaikohe store's offer: Affordable furniture, appliances, and hope

'Don't get fooled into thinking we're a furniture store. We trade in hope.'

Police probe second Northland shooting in a week

A 35yo has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and presenting a firearm.