Latest from Far North District

Roar of delight as Whangārei big cat park set to reopen

Numbers strictly limited on the first week of sanctuary opening.

Moving feast at roving rural market

Growers' market with a twist.

Northland school sent into lockdown by imitation gun

The school was quickly given the all-clear after police realised the gun was fake.

Money set aside for new Whangārei Hospital - but Oruku $60m can't be spent on the hospital

Years of underfunding why Whangārei Hospital needs replacing - MP

Plan gears region for climate change impacts

Councils set out adaption plan to improve region's resilience

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Comment: Make 2022 the year of pure innovation

We are focusing on positively impacting our economy by helping businesses of all sizes.

Warning about driving on Northland's Ripiro Beach from Iwi and DoC

Drive carefully on Northland's Ripiro Beach over Summer - iwi, DoC.

Witnesses report seeing man covered in blood armed with machete in Whangārei

A police spokesman said the man was taken into custody "without incident".

Northland properties lighting up for Christmas

Residents jump on board the lights trail.

House prices in Whangārei creeping closer to the $1m mark

Surge in growth in Northland's housing market before interest rates rose back up again.

Hana Kōkō comes to Christmas Parade riding on his horse and cart

The Moerewa Christmas Parade was attended by at least 300 people.

America's Cup tender finds new life as BOI Coastguard rescue boat

A new rescue boat base at Paihia wharf will boost Coastguard's visibility and recruitment.

A different light - latest from Northland disability advocate Jonny Wilkinson

Cancellation of International Day of People with Disabilities events disappoint advocate

Editorial: When convenience kills the planet - uncomfortable conversations about climate change

Climate change means we need to change the way we eat, move, consume, create and think.

Feeling the heat: Climate change psychologist spreads hope

A psychologist advises us to think about climate change in manageable parts.