Latest from Far North District

English teacher says her curious mind to thank for 30 years of service

Northland Astronomical Society star has been awarded a Queen's Service Medal.

Car thefts, aggravated assault and ramraids keep police busy

Platypus Whangārei and Bank Street Foodmart ram raided on Wednesday night.

Over $3m to clean up Ruakākā site of hazardous waste

Taxpayers and ratepayers stumped up large in clean-up cost of Northland waste site.

Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds, with Sandy Myhre

Bay of Islands news

Holiday ends in tragedy after head-on crash at Pukenui

The injured included a mother travelling with two children and a grandparent.

Waipū skateboarders and supporters are ready for a summer of skating

Skateboarders are thrilled with the new Waipū skate park.

Gunshots callout in Whangarei; 3 new Covid cases in Hokianga

News in briefs from Northland.

Police report no issues at Northland beaches so far

New Year's Eve promises nice weather for Northlanders and holidaymakers.

One dead, multiple injured in head-on crash at Pukenui

SH1 now open but motorists told to expect delays and avoid the area if possible.

News snippets from Northland

News briefs from Northland.

Northland's Christmas Day was hottest of the summer

Thought Christmas Day in Northland was hot? Correct. It was the hottest summer day so far.

Vehicles hitting power poles prompt safety plea

At least 62 vehicles have crashed into power poles in Northland in 2021

Waipū serious crash claims one more life, man dies in Auckland Hospital

Waipū serious crash two days before Christmas kills both husband and wife.

Young Kaipara family's home left in ruins after Christmas Eve fire

A fire tore through a young family's home and garage on the Pouto Peninsula in Kaipara.

Drowning fatalities almost half with scuba diving the most common cause

Northland lifeguards are preparing for an influx of beachgoers over the holiday period.

Whangārei's Donna Logan expands horse training operation in Singapore

Northland horse trainer Donna Logan has boosted her stable's firepower in Singapore

School absenteeism and hospital waiting times soar during Covid - Reti

Shane Reti: The focus on public wellbeing and the economy must continue amid Covid.

How vaxxed is Northland's police force?

Police Association president Chris Cahill says vaccination data only tells half the tale.