Latest from Far North District

Northland principals hit back over rumours schools to become vaccine clinics

Northland schools have rejected the Government's calls for onsite vaccination centres.

Fifth-time drink-driver jailed for causing woman's death in crash

Northland man who caused fatality while drink-driving for a fifth time, sent to prison.

Northland prisoner tests positive for Covid-19

Whole genome sequencing is underway to determine the variant of Covid.

Winds expected to keep Northland firefighters busy at Karikari Peninsula blaze

Firefighters battling vegetation fire on Northland's Karikari Peninsula

Back to School: Northland schools ease some financial pressure for parents

Tai Tokerau schools help out parents with free stationery, food, and electronic devices.

Man in 70s dies at Northland's Lang's Beach

Death of a man in a water-related incident in Northland referred to the coroner

Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions

A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.

City Cricket Club's 75th Jubilee: Former and current players among guests to revel in classic matches

Three-day diamond jubilee bash for Northland's oldest cricket club kicks off.

Loss of 'small number' of unvaccinated Northland police may have 'obvious impact'

The issue still remains of where the unvaccinated police staff are based in Northland.

Whangārei's Adventure Adrenaline Park will have NZ's first full-size cable wakeboarding system

Adrenaline Adventure Park will host the NZ IWWF cable wakeboarding nationals this year.

Councillor apologises after partner allegedly misuses her council parking permit

Councillor and partner refuse to comment.

Woman denies throwing acid at someone

Accused enters not guilty pleas and elects for a judge-alone trial.

Recidivist drink-driver injures child in Whangārei collision

Recidivist drink-driver admits responsibility for crash causing serious injury to boy

School at red: 'If parents and teachers use commonsense, we'll get through'

Northland principals are worried about student absenteeism and compulsory mask-wearing.

Shane Reti: Can Elon Musk help our Pacific neighbours?

This is an offer to the Tongan community to tweet Elon Musk

NCEA results out for thousands of Northland students

NCEA results are out for Northland students nervously awaiting the outcome.

Covid-19 rules breaker Robbie Johnson walks free of charges for Whangarei freedom rally

Robbie Johnson, the man behind last year's freedom rally in Whangarei, escapes conviction.

Family distraught after dog attacks pet on owner's property

Now the hunt is on to identify the dog and the man who was walking it.