New ZealandFar North District Council calls for Gaza ceasefire and opposes Māori ward disestablishmentAround 60 members of the public turned out to support the motion tabled by the mayor.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCharity delighted with Far North woodchoppers' $400k of donationsFar North woodchopping team have helped the Fred Hollows Foundation for years.27 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland emergency services secure ongoing funding after public speaks upRegional council backs down from proposal to cut support after consultation backlash.24 May 05:00 AM
KahuMore than half of jobs to go at Te Rūnanga-A-Iwi-O-NgāpuhiThe Northland rūnanga has been running at a loss of $500,000 a year.23 May 08:15 PM
New ZealandFast turnover forestry for green energy could transform Northland economyShort rotation forestry could help reignite Marsden Pt.23 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Well known identity dies, Parrot Place fundraiser and landmark repairsNews snippets from the Far North22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrust calls on donations to help raise remaining funds before June 12 deadlineThe trust has until June 12 to come up with the remaining funds.22 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandFar North council to call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in GazaFar North councillors to vote on call for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.22 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandWorld War II relic found in Kerikeri op shopKerikeri Hospice Green Shed uncovers historic WWII relic22 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandThe Chase quiz star Shaun Wallace to visit Far NorthQuiz master Shaun Wallace to take on Far North fans at Kerikeri event.21 May 05:00 PM
KahuFar North students connect to te ao Māori and learn essential life skillsStudents learning life skills in the Far North.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandIwi, forest manager call time on illegal rubbish dumping in Far North nature spot'I won’t tolerate this rubbish and lack of respect for the environment,' says iwi leader.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCivil Aviation Authority to inquire into Northland helicopter crashCivil Aviation Authority plans to understand what 'exactly' happened and why.20 May 03:31 AM
New ZealandYouths arrested over Far North car-thefts - police thank public for their helpFar North car-theft sprees ended with arrest of four youths20 May 02:00 AM
KahuFinal farewell for Northland rugby legend 'Super Sid' GoingOne of New Zealand's greatest ever rugby players, Sid Going, has died aged 80.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Building consent success, LTP submissions and writing grantsNews snippets from the Far North.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOpening date set for Kaitāia’s Te Hiku Sports Hub and new town squareThe hub is expected to be a tremendous asset for the community.15 May 05:00 PM
KahuNew kina regulations likely after Far North meetingFar North meeting shows depth of concern over kina barrens, says Fisheries Minister.15 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandCelebrating 135 years of education at WaimamakuFar North town of Waimamaku celebrates its schooling.15 May 01:00 AM
ParalympicsCameron Leslie heading swim team to Paris'It’s my fourth Paralympics, but my first in eight years, so it’s very exciting.'13 May 09:52 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Kerikeri flights starting, LTP submissions, SH15 speedsNews snippets from the Far North.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoost for social housing as Kaikohe units openJoint venture brings 37 more social homes to Kaikohe.13 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandStudents to honour Māori Battalion's war efforts in Italy, Greece and CreteThe trip will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for them all.12 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - kina barren talk, Far North open for business and free Wi-FiNews snippets from the Far North08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop Energy giving Far North power users up to $300 credit on electricity billsTop Energy is owned by the people of the Far North.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandScience fair steers path towards bright future for studentsFar North science fair ignites passion for scientific exploration.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi music great Troy Kingi mentoring Far North’s Got Talent contestantsNorthland musician keen to nurture Far North's budding stars.08 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandFar North keeps reputation with hottest April temperature recorded in KaikoheKaikohe recorded a temperature of 29.1C in April - the hottest in the country.07 May 10:31 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs: Enchanter trial begins, good start to duck season, and Māori nursing awardNews snippets from the Far North06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLower rates rises for Northlanders and extra $40m if GST on rates given backNorthland councils would get extra $40 million annually if GST on rates were returned.06 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandSlow-speed police chase on Far North's 90 Mile Beach nabs suspected ATV thiefThe not-so-high-speed pursuit along the beach reached speeds of 30km/h.05 May 08:53 PM
New ZealandJune opening likely for Kaitāia’s $11.5 million Te Hiku Sports Hub$11.5 million sports hub valued at $20 million.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGroundbreaking soil research earns student prestigious awardKerikeri's Sunny Perry wins Prime Minister’s Future Scientist Prize for soil research.01 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandUS space agency NASA helping fight Far North's drought riskUS space agency helps research into Far North drought risk01 May 03:00 AM
