Latest from Far North District

24yo man killed in Moerewa crash after car hits culvert

The crash is the second road fatality in Northland in the past four days.

Man dies after vehicle reportedly rolls in Moerewa

The crash was reported to police just before 10pm on Wednesday.

Northland's Sandy Bay dotterel chicks take to the sky

'It’s just incredible that they have survived to that stage, given the dangers.'

No light at the end of the tunnel for Northland's sole rail line

The North Auckland Line remains closed more than a year after storms caused 200 slips.

Blaze at tyre shop destroys business - but quick work saves customers’ cars

A last-second dash through thick smoke saves classic ute.

Tyre store completely destroyed in fire, health warnings issued

Fire and emergency has asked locals nearby to stay indoors.

Police to enforce detour routes during Brynderwyns closure

Roading authorities confident detours will handle extra traffic during Brynderwyn closure.

Farmers in their 70s keep shearing competition alive

Ralph Smith, 76, and Jim Comrie, 79, come to the rescue at the Arapohue Show Shears.

Driver says motorist tried to push him off road in early-morning ordeal

The tailgating vehicle was mostly driving with its lights off despite it being dark.

Our Treasures: The Desk of Dreams - help shape Whangārei Museum’s future

"What is at stake is the living links to taonga that never died."

Northland news briefs - Younghusband on display, fatal accident info sought and learn how to make lei

News snippets from Northland.

DoC shocked as children kick and abuse protected chicks on beach

Variable oystercatchers have been protected since 1922.

Police appeal for information on Matauri Bay road death in Far North

Northland beach community road death sparks call from people for help

Unique initiative sees iwi learn fire management tricks from Aboriginal Australians

Far North iwi have been to Australia to learn traditional fire-management practices.

A game changer for community sport: New guidelines around concussion welcomed

New guidelines around how to deal with concussions in sport comes into play this winter.

Threatening behaviour force Kaipara school to initiate 'precautionary' lockdown

The principal says the school gates were closed as a precautionary measure.

Have an adventure: NZTA announces detour routes ahead of Brynderwyns closure

Dates confirmed for extensive roadworks along State Highway 1.

Still-burning wetland fire forces residents to evacuate their homes

One mum says she and her children could barely breathe as they fled their home.