Latest from Far North District

Theft of kiwi sign upsets Bay of Islands' conservationists

Bay of Islands' conservationists upset at theft of roadside kiwi sign.

Surf lifeguards report quiet Labour weekend despite influx of beachgoers

Visitors flock to Northland beaches but it's a quiet weekend for lifeguards.

Two Northland teens earn top Blue Light awards

Kelvin Fraser and Tamarangi Hanunui-Tipene shone at a recent Blue Light Life Skills camp.

Raumanga man threatens police with axe

The man stayed up on his roof for hours as police negotiated with him.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

Northland GP receives profession's highest honour

Dr Chris Reid worked hard to promote rural medicine during his time in the North.

Two motorcyclists collide on Ninety Mile Beach

Alcohol a possible factor in beach crash.

Whangārei Christmas Parade to be city's largest festive event

Whangārei Christmas Parade on November 28.

Suspicious Tutukaka fire a warning to coastal communities

Fire officers are asking the public to get in touch if they have any information.

Dargaville Museum to add glass bottle to collection

Ruawai couple find glass bottle used in the early 1900s while digging up old well.

'I'll be able to do everyday things': Paralysed teen awaits nerve transplant op

Brandon Fargher will undergo NZ's first nerve transplant surgery.

Northland news in brief

Covid-19 testing available in Whangārei; and free farmers course for women.

Sailing royalty train in Tutukaka

It's the first time the NZ sailing team have done their winter training in Tutukaka.

Bonus point win for Otago

Northland embarrassed by Otago in the Mitre 10 Cup match in Dunedin.

Hard pill to swallow: Kauri coach scores FPC 2020

The Kauri got as close as you can get to making the semifinals.

Canopy Bridge carpark closes to make way for $6.6m park

WDC chief executive Rob Forlong is confident there are enough parking spaces in the CBD.

What to do over Labour Weekend in Northland

Locals and visitors can take their pick of events in Northland this long weekend.

Patience key to staying safe on roads this Labour Weekend

Northland police advise motorists to stay patient on busy roads this weekend.