Latest from Far North District

Free school lunches devoured by Far North students

Almost 15,000 Northland students are now receiving free school lunches.

Far North District Council gets improved rating in local government excellence

FNDC has improved its overall rating in a local government excellence programme

Youth mental health services in Northland to get millions more in funding

$4.6 million for more youth mental health services in Northland and Auckland.

New Hikurangi community cops hit the ground running

The duo are responsible for one of Northland's largest police patches.

Turntable Hill flood project almost finished

The $850,000 project won't stop floods but should make then much less frequent.

News snippets from Northland

Musician Dianne Swann comes home to play; and enviro trailblazers sought.

Manawatū coast surprise: Third venomous sea snake turns up

The latest sea snake was found on a beach by an 11-year-old boy looking for shells.

Call to fix Northland roads alongside speed limit review

A big chunk of Northland's state highways could have speed limits slashed after a review.

Amazing Dinosaur Discovery brings pre-history to life in Whangārei

Pre-history is brought to life in Whangārei with the Amazing Dinosaur Discovery.

Disappointment after complaints force removal of chimes from new playground

Musical instruments removed from new $1 million playground after residents complain.

Whangārei Hospital unveils new operating theatres, catheter lab

Facilities will reduce need for patients to travel to Auckland for treatment.

News snippets from Northland

Stolen cabin found; Lotto luck in Whangārei; and Kaitaia boxer fights tonight.

Let's 'Be Kind' - and that includes you, Pharmac

Advocates should not see services and options diminished as a result of their mahi.

Daycare has treat for mums ahead of Mother's Day

Whangārei mums start the day with free coffee and a muffin ahead of Mother's Day.

Northland DHB CEO heartened with Covid-19 vaccination response

Community response to vaccination exceeded expectations of Northland DHB.

Northland has highest rate of volunteers in the country

Northland community groups and workers gearing up for Volunteer Week.

Kaitaia Red Cross gets new members to keep up good work

Nine new members for Kaitaia Red Cross.

Kerikeri's Jim Broadbent added to firm's hall of fame

Broadbent joined the real estate firm in 1988 and has been back in Kerikeri since 2003.