Rates due on Monday, but Northlanders are struggling
Northland council rates are due on Monday, but many are struggling to pay.
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Far North landowner agrees not to dig wāhi tapu sand dunes
The occupation started when the landowner planned to use a digger to widen an accessway.
Summer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquette
Northland councils see a spike in complaints about bad dog behaviour every summer.
Healthcare in Bay of Islands closer to home
It's been five years since stage one of the redevelopment opened. Now, stage two is done.
Far North District mayor recognised internationally
Moko Tepania presented with an award as one of the world's top young politicians of 2023.
Far North news in brief: Treasure Island panto, highway roadworks and stormwater work
News snippets from the Far North.
Iwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 years
A site occupation has been averted and an iwi leader says the land dispute is resolved.
Angry Far North ratepayers told to be patient over huge rates rise concerns
Record complaints over Far North's latest rates rises.
Inside Julian Batchelor's long-simmering property spat before his divisive co-governance tour
Roadshow organiser's 15-year battle with DoC, Māori over access to land.
Council to buy land at centre of pōhutukawa controversy
Far North land occupation over pōhutukawa felling ends after two years.
Far North Holdings cops heat over plans for public housing in Hikurangi
Hikurangi residents pack hall to hear about community housing plans.
Lease to operate Kaitāia Airport extended as discussions over long-term future continue
An independent group of Te Hiku locals say they have what it takes to run the airport.
FNDC to adopt tikanga-based approach to move occupiers of land near Te Tii Marae
FNDC successfully seeks High Court order to move occupiers of reserve and accessway.
Taumatamakuku strikes back: How one small Far North community made its roads safer
Locals fought for generations for footpaths and lower speeds without success. Until now.
Rugby legend shares tips with Northland club Whangaruru
The once-struggling club is now booming with new facilities and 'huge' player growth.
News snippets from Northland
Police car involved in collision; and donations sough towards generators for St John.
Ōpononi, Ōmāpere residents urged to keep conserving water
Flooding from Tuesday’s deluge has hampered efforts to find the pipe break.
Social housing plans spark town meeting in Kerikeri
Organisers say they support more social housing but it needs to be part of a broader plan.
Russell readies for possible name change to Kororāreka
Submissions to restore the name closed yesterday and a result is due back later this year.
Compact housing likely in another Kāinga Ora purchase
Housing agency still mulling plans for the site but says it’s ideal for compact homes.
‘Enough talking’: Ngāpuhi leader calls for action to clean up Lake Ōmāpere
Northland’s biggest lake used to be the food basket of Ngāpuhi. Now it’s a "toxic soup".
Far North Mayoral Fund pays out nearly $37K; half-price ferry fare
News in briefs from Northland
'It will take years to fully build back': Northland facing $70 million-plus Cyclone Gabrielle bill
Repairs to State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns have so far taken 12,000 hours.
$3.5m bridge aims to reduce flooding in Moerewa, Ōtiria
Old Pokapu Rd bridge blamed for worsening Moerewa’s devastating floods.
Whangārei team clinches Waitangi Mountain Bike Park’s first major event
Competitors pitted against the clock in challenging eight-hour mountain bike relay race.
Northland councils speak out in New Zealand’s local government review
“We need to give councils the power to make the right decisions for our mokopuna.”
The New Zealand town getting a seawall to stop it from disappearing into the harbour
The shoreline at Ōmāpere has shifted inland by nine metres during the past decade.
Salute! Northland's Sovrano Estate and Restaurant finally granted liquor licence
Andrea Loggia is thrilled to finally have his liquor licence at Sovrano restaurant.
Northland news in brief: Gaming submissions wanted; arrests over serious assault
News snippets from Northland.
Generators on way to Far North as Red Cross heeds Mayor’s appeal for help
TV host asked Moko Tepania about the one thing that would most help hard-hit communities.
Far North council CEO resigns after less than a year in the job
The council wouldn't say why the CEO resigned so early in his tenure.
FNDC first council in NZ to adopt Māori lunar calendar
FNDC adopts Māori lunar calendar as part of its yearly planning guide.
Far North councillor to sign official declaration today
Councillor-elect Hilda Halkyard-Harawira read her own unofficial document.
Northland revitalisation project gets big international tick
Far North's Te Hiku o Te Ika Open Spaces Revitalisation Project is onto a winner.