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Charities face rising demand from pensioners as living costs hit home
'Like most elderly, I don’t want to feel like I’m a burden to anyone.'
'The pain is ongoing': Businesses want power cut compensation
The power cut is causing ongoing damage to Northland's reputation, NorthChamber says.
Whangārei contractor's 20-year fight with council to continue with appeal
A Whangārei contractor's 20-year legal battle with the council is set to continue.
Police speaking with two 'people of interest' after unexplained 2015 death of Alestra Kepa-Hati
The four-year-old died in 2015 - police revealed this week they are investigating.
Cold North - region suffers chilliest day of year - so far
Chilly winter morning for Northland is 6C below norm
Whangārei Mayor: Government’s housing push a 'logical approach'
The council will be asking people for their feedback on a new future development strategy.
'Waste of ratepayer money': Council 'seeking advice' after forging ahead with speed limit reductions
Far North District Council reduced speeds on 300 roads. Now it might have to reverse them.
Northland businesses feeling the pinch offered workshops, mentoring
ASB economists warn about Northland’s outlook but help is on hand for businesses.
'Who’s he remorseful to? Himself?': Boss didn't pay staff Kiwisaver, super, loan deducations
William Eskdale admitted 28 charges totalling more than $150K of unpaid taxes.
News briefs from the Far North - 42 tsunami sirens, seal silly season and food security
News snippets from the Far North
Four-time blood cancer survivor Frankie's family vital to her survival
It's a cause close to their heart as their daughter beat cancer for the fourth time.
Whangārei dips below 4 degrees in icy start to the day
Winter is well and truly here in Northland after a frosty morning
Police investigating unexplained death of young child from nine years ago
Kaikohe police are investigating a 9 year old historical child death.
Anzac Day is muse for Far North mouth painter Kevin Griffiths
'I’ve always loved poppies because of the association with Anzac Day.'
Got New Year plans? First Northern Bass lineup dropped
Wet and muddy weather last time hasn't dampened future plans
Too much! It's raining wild cats and kittens in Far North pensioner's garden
50 wild cats too much for Far North pensioner in council flat
Notorious meth dealer: 'I wanted to be a dealer with a heart'
Serenity Grace Tebbutt was visibly shocked as she was jailed for supply drugs.
More opportunities to succeed or privatisation? Charter schools debate ramps up
$153m was put aside in the Budget for their re-establishment with some opening in 2025.
Kaitāia College’s seniors forage in ancient garden at their ball
160 students enjoy Kaitāia College's Senior Ball
News in brief: Go red for Red Nose Day, coastal towns to get tsunami sirens
The latest news bites from around the region.
Hūhana Lyndon: By giving Māori the voice we were promised, there is hope for the future we all deserve
Opinion: Here, in the Far North, support for Māori wards has been strong.
Te Hiku Community Board grants more than $85k for projects
The funding includes $20k for sports hub pool equipment.
Builders want government help to smooth troughs of construction industry
While consents are down 29%, more trained builders will be needed soon in Northland.
'Hearty little buggers': Kākāriki chicks flourishing
Glenbervie man counting Kakariki chicks in Garden Bird survey.
Shopper cheesed off with food authority's verdict on bugs
Authority says lax poor food safety not to blame for bugs found in supermarket cheese.
News in brief: Puanga on a Plate competition winners announced
The latest news bites from around the region.
Earth completed another circuit, and it was time for Kevin Page to get new glasses
Opinion: Kevin Page on his deteriorating eyesight
Customers owed thousands from Flaming Fires offered warmth from rival
Liquidators are working with Flaming Fires' director to get money back to customers.
Heroes, bigots, football and rugby - Chase star Shaun Wallace ahead of his Kerikeri show
The Dark Destroyer might even come face-to-face with the Egg Cups.
News briefs from the Far North: 45 new citizens; infrastructure funding available; and firearm discharged
News snippets from the Far North
'Fresh arsenal' MPI announce new measures to battle fall armyworm
Fall armyworm was first detected in Northland in 2023 - so what's being done now?
Far North's Got Talent final highlights district's fabulous youth
Youth show their skills at Far North's Got Talent final.
News in brief: Whistleblowing on rise, police investigating two unsafe drivers
The latest news bites from around the region.