Latest from Far North District

Bay of Islands Sailing Week wins sustainability award

Organisers thought they'd get to silver level in their first year, but they got to gold.

One hunter fails to walk out of Northland bush

Police launch search after a hunter fails to walk out of bush.

Schools in lockdown after reports of man with firearm

Schools put in lockdown.

Ngāti Hine trust sees golden opportunity

Māori land trust going for gold with kiwifruit investments in Kerikeri area.

Victim hopes she's dead before her attacker's released from jail

Woman jailed for assaulting and robbing 92-year-old woman in Kawakawa.

Woman winched from bush by Northland Rescue Helicopter team

Injured woman slipped and broke her leg while helping check possum bait stations.

100 hours community work for taking 145 toheroa

Man gets community work sentence for taking toheroa from Northland beach.

Choosing childcare: From daycare to kindergarten - what are the options?

A guide to a bewildering menu of childcare options.

Mini-tornado wreaks havoc in boat yard in just 12 seconds

Tornadoes knock over boats in Whangārei yard and knock down trees at Oakura.

Let the light in: Winter solstice sets us on path to brighter days

It's our shortest day - so how much extra daylight can we expect tomorrow?

Northland news in brief: Honey Wars set to screen

News snippets from across the region.

Northland MP 'hugely disappointed' coward's punch bill voted down

"One punch" laws were introduced in NSW in 2014 to reduce alcohol-related violence.

Mum frustrated after 'horrible' Covid-19 testing debacle

The mother of Whangārei woman said the ordeal had been highly frustrating

Jail sentence ends Whangārei man's trail of destruction

Derek Lynn jailed for part in tyre stabbing crime spree.

Missing Northland woman: Police finish search of rural property

Body removed and police finish scene examination at rural property.

$6 million raised to save Northland beach from private investors

Public access to iconic surf beach Elliot Bay has been secured.

S**** towns? No way - a charming road-trip through small-town New Zealand

Finding the beauty in the small, the rural and the unexpected.

Remains believed to be Northland woman Bridget Simmonds

Police have set up a direct phone line for people to call with information about the case.