Latest from Far North District

'Lambs all over the place': Council investigates after dogs savage livestock

Council investigates dog attacks; one dog shot, another impounded in Kaikohe.

Don’t give up: Northland man beats the odds, survives motorbike crash

Kerikeri's Jack Poutsma reveals how he overcame severe head injury from motorbike crash.

Didn't leave home for three years: Loneliness 'at epidemic levels' among pensioners in NZ

Loneliness among New Zealand's seniors is reaching epidemic levels, Age Concern says.

Police call off search for small boat linked to transnational crime group

Police didn't say why the search was abandoned a day after announcing the hunt for a vessel.

'He does have a hole in his soul': Man who caused death of off-duty policewoman sentenced

Gail Shepherd is described as a genuine, straight talker who kept her family together.

Tanks a lot: Mike Butler's water tank project helps whānau in need

The Far North resident, 63, also leads civil defence, festivals and marae work in Moerewa.

Health and conservation champions named Kiwibank Local Hero medallists

Orca expert Dr Ingrid Visser and Māori activist Hilda Halkyard-Harawira are among them.

Kaitāia market stall gathering views and questions for 2025 Far North District Council election

Kaitāia man seeking voter feedback ahead of next year's local body elections

Missing at sea: Mystery surrounds small boat linked to drug importation ring

The international investigation has seen 10 arrested but a small craft is now missing.

Students inspired at first te reo Māori immersion careers workshop

About 8000 students have been through the Inspiring the Future programme.

'The world is starting to take notice': Māori sporting champs inspiring next generation

Kaitāia boxing world champ Mea Motu part of nine-strong Māori sports stars panel M9

Locals risk speeding tickets to get to hospital as ambulance station closed indefinitely

St John's Kawakawa ambulance station is closed with no timeline for repairs or reopening.

190-year-old Te Waimate Mission Station hosting creative Sunday

Far North's Te Waimate Mission Station to hold creative day

Two Northland vets part of Voluntary Bonding Scheme to work in rural practices

The scheme supports graduate vets working in rural practices.

Man arrested after alleged alcohol theft with gun

He was expected in the Waitākere District Court today.

Kerikeri Street Party set to finish half-marathon event in style

Thousands expected to let their hair down post-race.

News briefs from the Far North: Big rescue helicopter donation, Whānau as Leaders for Whānau event, and warm October

News snippets from the Far North.

'For everyone': Hīkoi organisers promote unity on first day of action

Hīkoi is about standing up for Te Tiriti, which will help everyone thrive, organisers say.