Latest from Far North District

Exhausted and in pain: Northland woman suffers multiple injuries after pack of dogs attack

Dog attacks in Far North rise; woman injured as pack of dogs maul her on Taipā Beach.

Land planned for multimillion-dollar Kaipara development for sale

Dargaville Racecourse was set for a major development but the plan is no longer on track.

Harbourmaster warns boaties must have wreck-removal insurance

Regional council wants divers from wrecked boat to pay for its clean up.

Surviving the festive rush: Health tips for a stress-free holiday

Northlanders seek tips to reduce Christmas stress, from shopping to family gatherings.

NZTA to seek first partner for Northland Expressway in the New Year

The first 4-lane extension would be the Warkworth to Te Hana SH1 section.

Movement for Archie: Fundraiser to help Northland baby’s therapy journey

The Kerikeri family have been forced to go private to help Archie Sturrock learn to walk.

Hūhana Lyndon: Māori still waiting for a real health plan from Health Minister

OPINION: 'There is no strategy, there is no plan, and there is no clear direction'.

'It's not safe': Hospital nurses strike over concerns of unsafe staffing

More than 200 nurses marched in Whangārei as part of the national strike on Tuesday.

Kaitāia’s Sweetwaters Aquifer project held up by abatement notice

The Environmental Protection Agency stops work on the Far North water supply project.

Agency hits the road to share Northland Expressway progress

NZTA says public interest in the work has been high.

NorthTec a 'taonga' that could be lost under changes

Experts say in a region where deprivation is high, accessible education is paramount.

Person found dead after grass fire in Far North township

Police said a neighbour found the person following the fire in Kaitāia.

‘Kitchen aunties’ jobs at risk due to Govt cuts to school lunch programme, principal says

114 of Northland's 152 schools are part of the Ka Ora, Ka Ako lunch in schools programme.

Aunty Kath: Kiwi Ferns legend remembered for her selfless dedication

Hundreds farewell Kathleen Wharton; NRLW star remembered for her community impact.

Tensions on relationships between 'grumpy' gangsters and community police due to patch ban

The new law will be hard for Northland's sole-charge officers, Police Association says.

'Lambs all over the place': Council investigates after dogs savage livestock

Council investigates dog attacks; one dog shot, another impounded in Kaikohe.

Don’t give up: Northland man beats the odds, survives motorbike crash

Kerikeri's Jack Poutsma reveals how he overcame severe head injury from motorbike crash.

Didn't leave home for three years: Loneliness 'at epidemic levels' among pensioners in NZ

Loneliness among New Zealand's seniors is reaching epidemic levels, Age Concern says.