Latest from Far North District

Once Were Warriors actor's hospital ban after biscuit dispute

Actor Pete Smith says he's prepared to die over renal unit issues.

Northland's newest pro golfer keeping his head

With a baby coming and a potential Japan Golf Tour card, Brown will have his hands full.

Can NRU get junior rugby right?

Changes are afoot for Northland junior rugby, possibly including the Taniwha Shield.

A shocking crime, an awful childhood, and the new court trying to make a difference

A shocking crime, an awful childhood, and a new kind of court trying to break the cycle.

Family survives driver's fatal heart attack at the wheel

Passenger took control of car after driver's heart attack, potentially saving four lives.

The bird, its poo and the huge power outage that hit Northland

Is this the bird whose poo cut Northland's power?

Wayne Brown: Where's North leadership over port shift?

Is Northland doing enough to get Auckland's port business?

Council threatens Facebook group with legal action

Facebook post critical of senior manager over dog issue sparks defamation warning.

Prince Charles and Camilla touch down: What they're doing next

On Monday the royal couple will lay a wreath at Mt Roskill War Memorial Park.

Royals on the way to NZ, leaving chaos behind

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall arrive in New Zealand tomorrow.

Sun, surf and a wedding: Inside Goodhue's summer

Jack Goodhue talks about his plans for the summer following his first rugby world cup.

Dog in council pound was sick, starving with puppies dead

Animal advocates want "justice for Rosie" after her 54-day stay in council's pound.

Life inside prison - the degrading grind of life behind bars

Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis: Inmates must be treated like human beings.

Kiwi in NSW: Bushfire 'like looking into the gates of Hades'

Northland woman bracing herself for today's forecast of 'catastrophic' fire danger.

First contact, 250 years on - flotilla arrives at Waitangi

Friday's scenes of waka paddling out to greet sailing ships a flashback to 1769.

High prices blamed for a drop in property values

Combined with lower interest rates that will lead to better affordability.