Latest from Far North District

Far North avocado boom sparks water worries

Orchard boss says everyone wants the same thing - a long-term, sustainable water supply.

Gwen Lawson: Summer bowls season on the way

Northland's top bowlers will be lauded this weekend at the prize-giving.

Alleged Kaikohe forecourt stabber nabbed in Auckland

Service station attack prompted police to appeal for sightings of 33-year-old.

New machine cutting breast cancer screening wait

New ultrasound machine cutting Northland's breast cancer screening wait

Northland's new coroner is Whangārei-based lawyer Tania Tetitaha

Tania Tetitaha will be sworn in today.

Another power pole bowled (no. 206 since 2016)

Truckie did 'all the right things' by staying in his cab until power turned off.

Ōtiria parade to mark first shield win in 59 years

Covid measures will keep locals safe as they celebrate first rugby champs win in 59 years.

News snippets from Northland

Bay railway back in action, but the Beast is off.

Kaipara to get $16M for 'shovel ready' projects to provide 135 jobs

Kaipara to get $16M for 'shovel ready' projects to provide 135 jobs

Acclaimed soprano Sophie Sparrow performing hometown shows

Tickets to Saturday's two performances in Whangārei are capped at 90 for each show.

NDHB CEO: ED wait times unlikely to improve soon

Only with a new acute assessment unit will ED wait times really improve.

Couple not letting pandemic deter them from opening new business

Whangārei couple not letting pandemic deter them from opening new business

News snippets from Northland

BB gun and knife taken to school; pair removed from airplane over explosive comment.

Northland's Covid 19 economic hit not as bad as national average, but that could change

Northland's Covid 19 economic hit not as bad as national average, but that could change

Residents kick up stink, council considers million-dollar sewage fix

How would you feel if you saw sewage spilling out into your house after heavy rain?

Five tonnes of Whangārei citrus brings winter cheer to South Islanders

Five tonnes of citrus from Whangārei has been distributed around the South Island.

Mangōnui's much-loved mural wins national award

Community voted on the design, which pays homage to Mangōnui and its taiao.

Ngāpuhi says free dental care convoy a good idea with bad timing

Dr Scott Waghorn's convoy of mobile dental clinics got as far as the Te Hana 'border'.