Latest from Far North District

Northland GP receives profession's highest honour
Dr Chris Reid worked hard to promote rural medicine during his time in the North.

Two motorcyclists collide on Ninety Mile Beach
Alcohol a possible factor in beach crash.

Whangārei Christmas Parade to be city's largest festive event
Whangārei Christmas Parade on November 28.

Suspicious Tutukaka fire a warning to coastal communities
Fire officers are asking the public to get in touch if they have any information.

Event for women wanting to enter the world of construction
The event will be held in Whangārei.

Extra $36m for Northland dairy farmers with lift in forecast price
Strong demand for milk from China lifts forecast farmgate price for next season.

News snippets from Northland
Bird of the Year competition opens; and robbery attempt at dairy.

Swimming, shellfish ban after sewage 'pours' into Waitangi River
Overflows occurred for a few hours a day on at least two days due to a faulty pump.

Northland lifeguards primed for busiest season yet
This weekend sees the start of volunteer patrols on Northland beaches

Public meeting calls for more police, curbs on booze sales
About 80 people attended the meeting called amid rising concerns about crime and disorder

Dargaville Museum to add glass bottle to collection
Ruawai couple find glass bottle used in the early 1900s while digging up old well.

'I'll be able to do everyday things': Paralysed teen awaits nerve transplant op
Brandon Fargher will undergo NZ's first nerve transplant surgery.

Northland news in brief
Covid-19 testing available in Whangārei; and free farmers course for women.

Sailing royalty train in Tutukaka
It's the first time the NZ sailing team have done their winter training in Tutukaka.

Bonus point win for Otago
Northland embarrassed by Otago in the Mitre 10 Cup match in Dunedin.

Hard pill to swallow: Kauri coach scores FPC 2020
The Kauri got as close as you can get to making the semifinals.

Canopy Bridge carpark closes to make way for $6.6m park
WDC chief executive Rob Forlong is confident there are enough parking spaces in the CBD.

Kaitaia fatal crash: Woman mourns brother, 22 years after mother's car crash death
'He was always outdoors. He was our family seafood gatherer.'

Northland news in brief: Concern for missing woman
Catch up on what's happening around the region.

Ōpua land claims a matter for Crown, Far North Holdings says
About 20 people have been occupying an Ōpua headland, which they say is wāhi tapu.

Northland police appeal for information about missing Whangārei woman
Amanda Semb was last seen on October 8 leaving her central Whangārei address.

Warm, wet and muggy in Northland this holiday weekend
Unofficial start of summer weekend in Northland will be warm, wet and muggy

Free-range trend puts egg empire on top perch
The Whangārei business is among the top commercial egg producers in New Zealand.

Northland or Whangārei electorates could be marginal seats after election night
It will be an historic shock if Northland or Whangārei electorates are won by Labour

News snippets from Northland
The Coastal Classic is on tomorrow; and a diver has died in the Far North.

Photos at Poor Knights two of the winners in New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year contest
Two snaps from Poor Knights win New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year contest.

Teen to appear in court following alleged incident with pedestrian in Kaitaia
Teenager to appear in court following alleged incident with pedestrian in Kaitaia

NRC councillor John Bain resigns and walks out of meeting
Long-time NRC councillor resigns and walks out of meeting.

Whangārei man loses his home after suspected arson
A Whangārei man has lost his home of more than 15 years following suspected arson.