Latest from Far North District

Isolated Far North communities get funding for solar and wind projects

Far North's Te Kao and Waimamaku communities to get green power to aid development.

$600k of ratepayer funding for 22 Northland climate resilience projects

$300,000-plus funds 12 Far North-specific climate resilience projects.

Far North council promises Sweetwater into taps from Tuesday

After several false starts Kaitāia to get Sweetwater into taps

‘Ripped off’: Whangārei motorists, officials alarmed over fuel costs

Whangārei's mayor says fuel companies "have a chokehold in Northland".

‘Hang your head in shame’: Judge blasts woman for horrific 24-day kidnap, torture scheme

The captors wanted a crypto password. They used a blowtorch and meat cleaver to get it.

The Northland town where use of methamphetamine is an ‘epidemic’

The drug is easily available, but there is help available.

Far North man charged with kidnapping, possession of firearm and threats to kill

Police have said the charges are serious but could not comment further on the specifics.

How local businesses believe they can outshine big brands like Freedom

Local businesses say they still have something special to offer customers.

Botox popularity grows in Northland

Botox clinics are increasing in Northland, offering 'appearance medicine'.

Grace Millane handbag appeal: Northland women stepping up to help out

The appeal was started in memory of Grace Millane, who was murdered in 2018.

Kāeo residents mark decade under boil water notice, no end in sight

Kaeo residents have struggled for years to get answers about the water crisis.

Kaitāia homes could tap Sweetwater this week

Kaitāia residents to soon get water from controversial Sweetwaters project.

Far North woman petitions for better healthcare after 160km ambulance ride

The petition urges the Government to expand or build a new Kaitāia Hospital.

‘It’s about the safety of our kids’: Parents alarmed over bus cuts

There are concerns about children walking along State Highway 10.

Northland’s Waipu Car and Bike Show has 800 cars, 200 bikes

Plenty of classic cars and bikes at Waipu Car and Bike Show.

‘Gut-wrenching’: Thieves clear out farm’s 24,000 prized oysters

The stolen oysters were the award-winning AMS Qyster with a distinctive ‘Q’ brand.

Farmer may sell up after repeated dog attacks on livestock

Wayne Johnston may sell his Northland block after recent dog attacks.

Waitangi Day: Māori, Government tensions persist over Treaty issues

Despite 185 years of Te Tiriti, the relationship still needs work, says Pita Tipene.