Latest from Far North District

Whangārei residents rally to crime hui to find solutions

The crime hui attracted an impressive showing of locals keen to make their home safer.

Northlanders weave themselves into Whangārei Library Matariki celebrations

Northlanders united to learn the art of flax weaving as part of Matariki celebrations.

Student allegedly threatens to stab classmate - and police were not called

A mum has spoken out after a knife threat in a classroom was dealt with by the school.

Power firm, iwi to work together on solar farm expansion

Te Aupōuri land could double the size of the 12ha Pukenui solar farm.

'What the hell?': The startling story of Buddha by the beach

While some locals are intrigued by the flash development, others say they're suffering.

Person dies in single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā

Police and emergency services are called to a single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā.

Ardern: Large-scale projects 'came at expense of local roading'

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on roading in Northland.

PM gets NZ's biggest solar farm under way

The first panel of the 16MW solar farm was bolted on by PM Jacinda Ardern today.

Three waters: Leaders fear Northland voice will be lost

"Our position stands, we have opted out".

Atrocious goat track: Motorist fumes over state of Northland state highway

Northland motorists are tired of forking out to fix car damage caused by state highways.

For the love of beer: Northland craft brewers reveal secret ingredients

Reporter Jenny Ling discovers what's behind the success of two Northland craft breweries.

Inside story: The convicted rapist who sold girl, 15, for sex

An interview with the woman who forced into the open a predator's abuse of a child.

Dial change: Coast-ing across Northland on one frequency

Frequency changes to Coast and The Hits frequencies across parts of Northland.

Return of New Zealand Tourism Awards welcomed

Former award winners look forward to return of the awards night this year.

Korean spiritual leader made to pay $1.24m for property purchase breaches

Judge accepted breaches were accidental and Lee's businesses had helped the Far North.

'I love you son': Families' grief as man charged with murder

The man killed in Saturday's homicide has been named as Haze Peihopa, 23, from Auckland.

'Butchered': Puppies shot by farmers, couple distraught

Each puppy would provide income of about $30,000 over two years from breeding.

Hikoi to Kaikohe: Huge protest over 'modern-day land grab'

An estimated 2000 people joined the hīkoi to the council offices in Kaikohe on Friday.