Latest from Far North District

‘I just gave them $10m’: Shane Jones threatens to stop funding for Waitangi National Trust

It came after David Seymour had his microphone taken off him twice during his speech.

Tauranga students travel 365km to engage with Waitangi, politics

They engaged with influencers and politicians, asking tough questions.

Aussie company ends plans to mine Whangaroa as hapū celebrate

Party time for Whangaroa hapū as mining plans shelved

How quick-thinking police rescued two teens at Waitangi celebrations

Police said the teens were fully clothed, wearing Crocs and struggling to swim.

Missing boat still a big hazard, owner considers court action

A ketch left to drift on police instructions during a rescue last year remains missing.

Wanted man charged after police spot him with machete down his pants

The man who had a warrant out for his arrest was spotted along Selwyn St on Sunday.

Breaking the ice: NZ swimmer’s chilly success at world event

Emilia Finer won multiple medals at the ice swimming championships in Italy.

Kaikohe home building helped by council $39m water infrastructure spend

Upgrade will permit the construction of new homes.

Pay errors unaddressed: Calls grow for school payroll reform

Calls for overhaul as overpayment cases hit 820, with 66 in Northland.

Waitangi 2025: Fallen MP inspires Marama Davidson's challenge to Govt amid political return

Davidson's return comes eight months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

'Part of history': Māori wardens' vital role in Waitangi events

This year marks the first with Māori wardens working 24/7 at Waitangi.

Medicinal cannabis prescriptions soar

Scripts for the legal products rose from 9% in 2022 to 37% in 2024.

Campground visitor fee dispute sparks tension for holidaying family

A woman was charged a $20 visitor fee for an hour stay at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park.

‘The doctors said he wouldn’t walk': Meningitis fighter defies odds

Maiaorere Turner's family now need $35,000 so he can safely get in and out of the house.

Man appears in court following death of 19-year-old cyclist

Police have charged a 27-year-old man with failing to stop or ascertain injury.

‘I’ve been shot' - 12-year-old shot with slug gun while in dinghy

The injured boy rowed 400m with a slug gun pellet in his wrist.

Delays expected following serious crash in Northland

Detours are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays.

Special affinity with horses: Northland ‘horse whisperer’ to compete in Special Olympics event

Alex Goldsack will compete in Christchurch from December 10 to 14.