Latest from Far North District

Jury hears from expert witness in Max Beckham trial for alleged historic child sex offending

The Northland man is facing trial by jury after denying he indecently assaulted two girls.

Comment: Without the buy-in, it's a long road to zero

Columnist John Williamson says there is no public ownership in the Road to Zero campaign

Boredom, lockdowns lead to spike in meth use

Methamphetamine use more than doubled between July and September.

Plunge Pop Culture Convention ready for a trip to Far North

Plunge Enterprise director Aruneshwar Singh excited for fourth convention in Whangārei,

Psychologists seeking professional help to overcome stress

Staff turnover is as high as 60 per cent in some regions.

Northland news in brief: Two hurt in head-on smash near Kaitaia; Ōpua hui to discuss residential development

News snippets from across the region.

Northland DHB asks families to assist with hospital care

Northland hospitals request patients' family members to ease some pressure off the staff.

Upgraded Upper Kerikeri River Track a boon for locals

The 3km section of Te Araroa trail from SH10 to Rainbow Falls is already proving popular.

Intrepid volunteers rescue seagull in distress

They've saved dogs, cats, horses, cows and a possum. Now they can add seagull to the list.

Waiting game for Ahipara occupiers as eviction looms

Group occupying Moringai site says next step will involve 'tactical manoeuvres'.

More fires, fewer volunteer firefighters

Maungaturoto Volunteer Fire Brigade desperately needs more volunteers.

Our Treasures: Bridal memento lifts veil on traditions

Queen Victoria was the first to wear a white wedding dress

Northland police fall short of road safety targets

Northland failed to meet any of the its road policing targets last year

'Anzac Day reminds us of what the Anzac spirit has taught us; courage, integrity, honour'

Anzac Day looked different this year but thousands across Northland still turned out.

Healthy kai projects in Northland can get funding to get started

Funding available for Northland healthy kai projects

Service station and liquor store staff terrified by armed and disguised men

Man's childhood thefts of food and groceries escalated to aggravated robberies.

174 new Covid cases in Northland today

Northland has 174 new Covid 19 cases today

Whangārei public meeting urges Government to step in and keep oil refinery operational

Hundreds attended Whangārei 'Don't Demolish The Refinery" public meeting.