Latest from Far North District

Film-maker puts Northland in spotlight with James & Isey

Florian Habicht's new doco is a glimpse of the lives of a centenarian and her devoted son.

Retired roading contractors voice concerns about state of Northland roads

Four retired roading contractors speak out about the standards of Northland roads.

'Worst thing ever': Mum describes 6-year-old's heartbreaking meningococcal death

Just six hours after he was picked up from school, Takarua fell victim to the disease.

Brent Eastwood: strategy for play, active recreation and sport is confirmed

The vision for the strategy is 'Keeping Te Tai Tokerau moving.

News snippets from Northland

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Get to know the new Ngātiwai Trust Board CEO

Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed the new CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.

'Every family deserves a house': Landlord sells rental to tenant below market price

Arpit Patel was only looking for a rental. He found a landlord keen to help him buy.

130-year-old Northland icon destroyed by fire

Police want to hear from anyone with information about the 4am blaze in Kohukohu.

Hui to focus on Northland's global trade interests

Hui to be held focussing on Māori influence in New Zealand's free trade negotiations.

Look uphill for sediment control, farmers urged

Help available to retire hill country to stop erosion in Northland.

Issues exposed in Far North reaction to Northland tsunami alert

Some evacuees arrived without their medication and escape route signs have been stolen.

Lomas bows out of Waimamaku store after 35 years

Waimamaku community stalwart enjoying finally having time to work on his own property.

Anzac Day in Russell with a twist, turn

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

FNDC councillor forces extraordinary meeting to reconsider Māori wards

Far North District Council will next week go back to the table on Māori wards.

Health reforms leave some Northland GPs feeling overlooked

Northland GPs are concerned about a lack of consultation regarding health system reforms.

News snippets from Northland

Another Lotto win; and driver arrested over alleged assault on police officer.

Surfer hits the books after Covid thwarts world tour plan

Competitive surfer Billie Scott is back in NZ, studying for a masters in coastal ecology.

Opinion: Three cheers for Andrew Little

We shouldn't stop with health reforms.