Latest from Far North District

Kaikohe couple devastated after kidnapping of their beloved goat Dean

A Kaikohe couple are gutted after the brazen kidnapping of their beloved baby goat Dean.

Lawn mowing Good Samaritan found: 'This is just the type of thing he does for people'

Munroe Rawiri, not thinking anything of it, hadn't told anyone of his deed.

Alien Weaponry release concert video for Māori Language Week

Waipū-based internationally-successful band release concert video for Māori Language Week.

Two to potentially make debut for Taniwha

Northland have to be at their best to beat defending premiership winner Tasman.

Jonah Lomu's close relative appeals drug conviction and sentence

Woman denies any role in smuggling meth on to Ninety Mile Beach.

Jailed former trustee fails in 'cultural shame' appeal bid

The trust, which helped underprivileged people, was virtually bled dry by Stephen Henare.

Grieving family of teen killed in crash fighting for relatives to attend tangi

Seven relatives including siblings arrived from Australia but exemption request refused.

NorthTec tā moko discussion

Tā moko - is it traditional or contemporary? NorthTec staff share their views.

Six bubbles of 100 spectators each at Semenoff Stadium

Tough for Northland Rugby Union to ask Taniwha fans not to come to the game.

Head-on crash driver steals good Samaritan's car

A man stops to help at a head-on smash. His reward? The offending drive steals his car.

Raumanga church goes up in flames, cause still unknown

When the church's glass windows started exploding, Ahio knew it was time to evacuate.

Mandatory mask rule unknown to some Northland bus users

Head to the Northland Regional Council website for more information on the rule.

Two dead, three in hospital after horror night on New Zealand roads

A woman died in Kaitaia and a pedestrian was killed in the South Island.

Kaipara to get $16M for 'shovel ready' projects to provide 135 jobs

Kaipara to get $16M for 'shovel ready' projects to provide 135 jobs

Assault at Kaikohe Mobil petrol station

Police were called to reports of a stabbing at Kaikohe petrol station.

Kaitaia man jailed for four years six months for manslaughter of four-week-old daughter

Kaitaia man jailed for four years six months for manslaughter of four-week-old daughter

Northland woman mocked for wearing face mask

Cancer patient, woman with lung condition also say they've been laughed at.

'Like a demon': Tornado hits home during owner's morning prayers

Helen Pirini was saying her morning prayers when a tornado headed towards her front door.