Latest from Far North District

Northland dad with rare cancer 'blown away' by donations and support

Policeman Owen Pihema is having surgery in Australia to remove his rare cancer.

'Staff morale is awesome': Businesses stoked with success of four-day working week

Northland businesses have implemented four-day working weeks - here's how it's helped.

Northland quad bike crash results in critical injuries, patient flown to hospital

The crash occurred just off SH1 in Mangamuka, around midday Sunday.

Nearly 300 take part in Pink Loop Walk for Northland breast cancer battlers

Northlanders are fighting back against the highest rate of breast cancer in the country.

Community stepping in to safeguard Doubtless Bay kiwi

There's no doubt about a new kiwi population in Doubtless Bay.

'I was freaking out': Daughter furious elderly mum had to drive to Northland after flight cancelled

Lise Strathdee is furious after her mum's flight was cancelled and she drove to Kerikeri.

Boatie boom: 400 vessels expected to descend on Northland during summer

This year there will be about 250 boats in Whangārei Harbour.

Far North's Ahipara surf break draws competitors for Aotearoa Māori Surfing Titles

The comp brings hundreds to Ahipara over Labour Weekend.

Driver testing: Ongoing funding for community driver testing scheme beyond 2026

Government will continue funding community driver testing scheme beyond 2026.

'Urgent': Pharmacists providing healthcare amid rising GP wait times

Local pharmacists are providing medical care and advice amid long GP wait times

'His spirit, like his work, remains free and eternal': Remembering renowned photographer Frank Habicht

'He could connect with people whether it was homeless or celebrities.'

Northland police rebuked for not providing medical care after Kāeo arrest

Police cleared of using excessive force in firearm search where man suffered head injury.

'It's really nasty': Health officials bracing for whooping cough outbreak

Health officials are bracing for a whooping cough outbreak, with newborns most at risk.

Far North news briefs - Pink Ribbon donations wanted, new resort manager and rugby league development role

News snippets from the Far North.

New ACC Māori initiative Hāpai aids Far North man's ruptured Achilles recovery

ACC programme specifically for Māori helps Far North man recover from serious injury

New term for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled means new people learning to ride

Busy time ahead for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled.

Police thankful for public's help in catching alleged intoxicated driver in Onerahi

Police arrested a man allegedly driving while three times over the legal alcohol limit.

Gulls sighted around Whangārei Harbour covered in oily substance

Four have died. The Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre is bracing for more arrivals.