New ZealandProhibited fire season for Far North as dry district’s fire risk risesWaipoua River scrub fire finally brought under control.03 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFishermen floored as 300kg dolphin leaps into boatThe bizarre wildlife encounter knocked one of the boaties over and left him bruised.28 Feb 07:21 AM
New ZealandFundraiser to get $20,000 for vital Hokianga Hospital rescue helicopter padHokianga health service $20k short for crucial rescue helicopter landing pad upgrade26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia road to airport closed 10 weeks for bridge updgrade - detour in placeBridge leading to Kaitāia Airport getting $1.3m upgrade, but road closed for 10 weeks.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief from the Far North - NZer of year finalists, house falls off truck, caulerpa fundsNews snippets from the Far North.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand Weber Bros Circus coming to Kerikeri and KaitāiaTwo Far North towns to host animal-free performances in March.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand150 years of schooling at Kaitāia Primary, but teaching goes back 190 yearsKaitāia Primary's sesquicentennial marks 150 years of the school26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNgāpuhi bids to own Northport and associated company as part of consortiumMove from Ngāpuhi and others to take total control of region's port.26 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand$330k to upgrade Mitimiti drinking water supply in Far NorthFar North's Mitimiti gets funding to upgrade ageing drinking water system.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North to host first Northland Fired Up Barbecue FestivalThe latest Far North food fest is a celebration of all things meat.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Cruz’n the Bayz back, robbers sought and highway rebuildNews snippets from the Far North24 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandTurtles strand more in Northland than anywhere else in NZ, says DoCTen of 19 turtles stranded in Far North survive to be released back into ocean19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Far North towers give improved broadband/cell coverageBetter coverage on Far North’s Te-Oneroa-a-Tōhē Ninety Mile Beach thanks to new tower19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Country life on show, sizzling fundraiser, bands battleNews snippets from the Far North.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSweetwater from aquifer in Kaitāia taps after five years and $17mAfter 5 years and $17 million Kaitāia gets Sweetwater from aquifer19 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Bizarre’: Iwi calls out decision to allow superyacht with dirty hull into Hauraki GulfThe Sea Eagle failed biosecurity standards twice and is undergoing more cleaning today.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North’s latest museum telling story of NZ maritime historyChucks Cove Maritime Experience has a container shipload of exhibits.17 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - Friday food market, gala day and duo on tourNews snippets from the Far North17 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandIsolated Far North communities get funding for solar and wind projectsFar North's Te Kao and Waimamaku communities to get green power to aid development.17 Feb 04:55 PM
New Zealand$600k of ratepayer funding for 22 Northland climate resilience projects $300,000-plus funds 12 Far North-specific climate resilience projects.16 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandFar North council promises Sweetwater into taps from TuesdayAfter several false starts Kaitāia to get Sweetwater into taps16 Feb 10:31 PM
New ZealandHow local businesses believe they can outshine big brands like FreedomLocal businesses say they still have something special to offer customers.13 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandTe Puna Wai Ora sports complex, in Awanui, has big plansNew managers and new look for Far North's Te Puna Wai Ora sports complex.12 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrown to return significant pā site to Far North hapūNgāti Rēhia will celebrate the return of its historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri.12 Feb 01:00 AM
KahuWhangaroa hapū get support from Greenpeace for chasing off miningWhangaroa hapū's successful anti-mining opposition praised10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief from the Far North - No arrests at Waitangi, seal work on SH10 and earthworks feedbackNews snippets from the Far North.10 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand Kaitāia homes could tap Sweetwater this weekKaitāia residents to soon get water from controversial Sweetwaters project.10 Feb 02:08 AM
New ZealandNorthland’s Waipu Car and Bike Show has 800 cars, 200 bikesPlenty of classic cars and bikes at Waipu Car and Bike Show.09 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandPhotos: Waitangi Day dazzles as thousands gather to commemorate historic occasionA dawn ceremony at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae started the day.06 Feb 01:08 AM
New ZealandKaitāia’s Bike and Hike Backpackers becoming apartments after local couple buy buildingKaitāia's Juan and Rachel Heemi are developing former backpackers into accommodation05 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews snippets from the Far NorthNews briefs from the Far North - edible gardens, highway work and faulty lifejackets05 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand137th Kaitāia A&P Show going ahead this monthFar North country life on display at 137th Kaitāia A&P Show05 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandAussie company ends plans to mine Whangaroa as hapū celebrateParty time for Whangaroa hapū as mining plans shelved05 Feb 01:00 AM
