Latest from Far North District Council

Race for mayor sparked by misery-making C-bomb

The inside story of the inquiry into one councillor's claim of "corruption".

Revealed: The five most sought-after jobs in local politics

The most competitive jobs in local politics aren't necessarily the highest paid.

Horses injured, put down after massive electrical storm

Dozens of horses injured in storm and at least three put down; another killed by dogs.

Racism cuts Māori out of local elections, says Far North mayoral candidate

Racism claim: Far North council is "white man, white man, white woman, white man".

Building product company faces criminal charges

Commerce Commission charged Global Fibre8 Limited and its director Tangi Tuake.

Destiny's Tamakis put up ex gang boss for Far North mayor

Brian and Hannah Tamaki put up a mayoral candidate in Far North electoral race.

Kaitaia students urge councillors to take climate action

Kaitaia College teens given impromptu speaking slot but no climate emergency declared.

More details emerge of Northland fraudster's past

Joanne Harrison convinced a judge her 2007 offending was a one-off. It was just the start.

Pokie machines carted out of pub

The owners decided to get rid of the machines after an incident last week.

U-turn by Warehouse, landlord saves 33 jobs

News of the closure had sparked fears for employees and Kaikohe locals without transport.

'Hero' pooch saves man attacked by dogs

Chris Radich suffered wounds to both hands when he was attacked by three dogs.

Inquiry follows council boss' alleged 'homosexual' remark

Alleged comments by a council boss at public meetings have sparked an inquiry.

Northland news briefs

Snippets of news around Northland.

Intervention urged for Far North council

Petition will urge minister Tolley to take control of 'dysfunctional' local body.

Parapara blaze leaves family homeless

News briefs: Fire damages Parapara home, pool closes and new Land Wars fund.

Elderly man's dog attacked again

Jim Morgan, 93, and his pet were attacked by a dog last year - now it's happened again