Latest from Far North District

Commissioners decline plan for rest and service centre on SH1 in Ruakākā

The service centre was designed to cater for truckies heading south on SH1.

News in brief: A closer look at Northland news

The latest news bites from around the region.

Councils challenge new Māori ward polling law

Over 80% of councils at today's meeting opposed being forced to hold a poll on the wards.

Kawakawa’s St John Ambulance station has been closed due to toxic mould

Kawakawa’s St John Ambulance station has been closed due to the discovery of toxic mould

'Tough decison': Popular Far North end-of-summer festival cancelled

Unforseen circumstances see Mangonui Waterfront Festival canned for 2025.

Police arrested four men who robbed Waipapa store and assaulted staff member

A number of display cabinets in the store were damaged and one staff member was assaulted

Local councils to vote on challenge to Māori ward polling rule

FNDC Mayor Moko Tepania will support a challenge to a rule around Māori ward polling.

'Do the right thing': Northland Māori leader calls on PM to ‘sack’ Act from coalition

Pita Tipene said the Kaipara meeting felt unsafe at times.

'Saving money costs lives' key message of Northland striking ambulance officers

The ambulance officers are striking for four hours each shift on Tuesday and Saturday.

Vince Cocurullo: Alliance working for Northland and New Zealand

Whangārei District Council recently attended the Upper North Island Strategic Alliance.

'The Mount Everest of being in the saddle': Northland adventurer takes extreme riding to the world

Ever wanted to ride a yak, reindeer or camel? A Northland adventurer explains how.

Nine Northland restaurants that could be your new [or old] go-tos

The prestigious Cuisine Good Food Guide names the top 300 dining spots countrywide.

‘Trump is weird, and the way to defeat him is to say so’ - Joe Bennett

Opinion: Trump’s weird, Joe Bennett says

Jonny Wilkinson: Northland’s Paralympic athletes will carry with them the hopes of a region.

OPINION: The Paralympics is now recognised as a major sporting event.

Priceless rings returned to grateful owner after son gifts them to classmates

Bonnie's daughter came home from school with a gold ring on her thumb - whose was it?

Driver dead after single-vehicle crash in Whangārei

Police say victim died at the scene and an investigation is now under way.

One person dies after crash in Raumanga

Emergency services were called about 4.50pm on Thursday.

Kaipara ratepayers face $25k bill after Māori ward abolished

The review is required under new government legislation.