Latest from Far North District

Haere mai: International students get traditional welcome at Waitangi

The welcome was an opportunity to extend manaakitanga to the newly arrived students.

Further water restrictions imposed on Far North

The Kaitaia show is going ahead this weekend despite the severe region-wide drought.

Pouto: The epitome of mana

Trip to Pouto challenged all I thought I knew about mana and strength, writes Adam Pearse.

Top breeding season in Northland for rare fairy tern

This small, dainty coastal tern is the most endangered of New Zealand's endemic birds.

Far North District Council reveals plans for supplementary water supplies

Fresh concerns have been raised about the Far North's water shortages.

Desperate for water: Residents describe life in drought zone

Extreme water shortages and a scorching summer are proving a tough mix for Northland.

Man jailed for dangerous driving that killed innocent woman

Randall Wilson didn't pay for $108 in fuel and drove off, killing an innocent driver.

Mussels cook to death as temperatures soar in Northland

Mussels cook to death - as temperatures soar in Northland

Stan Semenoff Logging keeps transport licence

A decision to revoke the transport licence for a Northland truck company has been dropped.

Environment Court fines contractor more than $15k

The company was lead contractor in the redevelopment of Northland College.

Mixed feelings about proposal to hike teachers' registration fees

Some aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.

Waitangi Day 2020: 40,000 enjoy whānau day out

The day started with a dawn ceremony followed by breakfast served by the Prime Minister.

Human remains found at Far North beach

A Whangārei couple recently unearthed a nearly intact human skeleton at a Russell beach.

Neve joins in on Waitangi Day celebrations

The toddler and her mum had a busy morning at Waitangi.

Live: Neve joins mother Jacinda Ardern at Waitangi

Thousands of people gathered at Waitangi.

Long wait over for museum honouring Māori military service

Well over 1000 people attended the dawn opening of Te Rau Aroha, Waitangi's newest museum.

The North Island town running out of water: Emergency tanks installed

Residents could soon be lining up to collect water from emergency water tanks.

New museum traces Māori sacrifice in times of war

Museum inspired by famous speech 'The price of citizenship' by Sir Apirana Ngata in 1940.