Far North news
'Pretty low': Burglary leaves trades students without tools
Police investigate as tools worth $8000 to $10,000 taken from Taipa Area School.
Far North news in brief: Bottled water recall, writing competition for Year 13 students
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North talent shines as Smokefreerockquest returns to Kerikeri
Local act Bandwith Riot won first place.
Eight Northland stores caught selling vapes to under-18s in compliance test
Health authorities say the result is worrying.
Far North news briefs: Foodbank closes, focus on vape harm, and kai resilience boost
News snippets from the Far North.
On The Up: Youth gym transforms lives, offers more than just exercise
The Hua Rangatahi gym started as a small gym in a Kaitaia plaza.
Premium
An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ
An inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.
Editorial: Now build it and watch Northland grow
OPINION: The highway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei, passing over the Brynderwyns.
Revealed: The three regions where some Sky viewers need extra help, possible new dishes for satellite switch
Sky TV outlines what customers need to do ahead of satellite switchover in mid-April.
Waitangi: Marama Davidson and Chris Hipkins in the limelight - Simon Wilson
OPINION: Grins all round at Waitangi, at least for now.
Working Justice systems behind Northland's drop in ram raids
80 per cent of the ram raids were committed by young people aged 10 to 17.
Long waits for mental health help can be catastrophic for Northland youth
Northland children are waiting 50 per cent longer than adults for mental health services.
Raiders edge Dragons in tight West Coast battle, remain undefeated
The West Coast Raiders edged the Orowhana Dragons 22-18, thanks to a Juan Yates hat-trick.
Parking system flaws frustrate drivers in popular Northland seaside town
Peter Escher received multiple $85 notices for driving through a Paihia carpark.
Te Aupōuri kaitiaki group honoured for outstanding Northland conservation
The group planted more than 120,000 native plants and installed 16km of fencing.
Sabbatical leave crucial for setting up rural mobile clinic in Far North
More than half of the clinic's Kawakawa patients had been waiting more than 10 months.
From teaching to the skies: Kaitāia teacher graduates as RNZAF officer
Flying Officer Conaglen was inspired to join the RNZAF after her Nana's passing.
Far North council ordered to pay ex-CEO $210k in dispute
The council must pay over $210,000 to former chief executive Blair King.
Car news and advice
AC Cars celebrates US launch with wild SuperSport
With up to 764kW and a huge rear wing, the AC GT SuperSport isn't going to be for the shy.
Bentley unveils EXP 15 concept: “reimagining grand touring for the 21st Century”
Bentley's latest concept reinvents the traditional luxury sedan for the electric age.
Polestar 7 teased: Volvo tie-in, Slovakian build and an eye on 2028
Polestar 7 will launch in 2028 as a premium compact EV-SUV using Volvo’s SPA3 platform.
OneRoof property news
Tony Alexander: What the OCR hold means for mortgage-holders and house prices
The Reserve Bank has put the brakes on its run of rate cuts.
Art collector's mansion sells for $7.75m as US buyers fly in for lifestyle estates
Local buyer nabs trophy home, but agent notes spike in overseas interest.
'Over 200mm of rain in 24 hours': Buyers hammered on costs told not to skimp on insurance
Brokers recognise bills are rising, but “when things go wrong, you just have to have it”.
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From teaching to the skies: Kaitāia teacher graduates as RNZAF officer
Flying Officer Conaglen was inspired to join the RNZAF after her Nana's passing.
Far North council ordered to pay ex-CEO $210k in dispute
The council must pay over $210,000 to former chief executive Blair King.
Blueprint for the future: Kerikeri's new strategic growth plan adopted
The council adopted Te Pātukurea to guide growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa.
'No benefit': Dentist challenges fluoride use in water debate
Residents in the Far North are debating water fluoridation in Kerikeri and Kaitāia.
Far North news briefs: NRC rates to increase, build your digital knowledge
News snippets from the Far North.
'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealed
Former principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.
Council promises permanent fix for dangerous Kerikeri crossing
A permanent fix for Kerikeri Rd's crossing is planned for next month.
Gone without a trace: Northland's stolen cabin problem
Most thefts were in Kaikohe and Whangārei, with five in Kaikohe.
Far north news in brief: Far North pet registrations, angling boosts economy
News snippets from the Far North.
Council confirms fluoride systems for Kerikeri and Kaitāia water supplies
The Director-General of Health ordered Far North District Council to install the systems.
Cancer survivor raises $13k with 1100km ride for hospice care
Matiu Taingahue completed a 1100km bike ride across New Zealand for charity.
Three bidders confirmed for Northland Expressway PPP
Initial construction work on the next section is set to begin by the end of next year.
Rural news
David Seymour co-hosts The Country
David Seymour, Wayne Langford, Hunter McGregor, Campbell Parker, and Shane McManaway.
‘Clearly preventable’: Company, director sentenced over timber yard death
Fines and reparations of $450,000 have been ordered after the death of 23yo Ethyn McTier.
'David and Goliath': Australian gold mine company makes $25m Central Otago land deal
Santana Minerals announced last week a binding agreement to purchase Ardour Station.