Far North news in brief: Treasure Island panto, highway roadworks and stormwater work
News snippets from the Far North.
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Far North news in brief: Meet candidates, community grants dished out and scam warning
News snippets from the Far North.
Samoa Rugby World Cup hopes propped up by Kaitāia's Jordan and James Lay
Kaitāia brothers James and Jordan Lay at second RWC with Samoa
Storm damage repairs at Cape Rēinga to take 4-6 weeks
Access to Cape Rēinga is restricted while storm repair work is done.
Iwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 years
A site occupation has been averted and an iwi leader says the land dispute is resolved.
Northland's Mea Motu and Lani Daniels defending world boxing titles on Saturday
Asthma won't stop Kaitāia's Mea Motu defending her IBO super bantamweight title.
Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea
News snippets from the Far North.
Business cops $405k penalty after tourist's death in ‘horrific’ sand boarding incident
Big $405K penalty for Far North tour company after death of tourist on sand dunes.
Angry Far North ratepayers told to be patient over huge rates rise concerns
Record complaints over Far North's latest rates rises.
Home of convicted Northland farmer Allan Titford destroyed in arson attack
Kaikohe arson: Home belonged to jailed farmer Allan Titford.
$405,000 in fine, reparation, costs for Far North company over sandboarding tourist's death
Sand Safari tour company sentenced over Te Paki sandboarding death.
A community-building exchange: Top Northland poet explains how the power of words can bring people together
Northland has a bunch of events on during this year's National Poetry Day.
Council to buy land at centre of pōhutukawa controversy
Far North land occupation over pōhutukawa felling ends after two years.
News briefs from the Far North: Album release, plane issues, art on show, sweet donation
News snippets from the Far North.
Whangārei District Council to appeal High Court Three Waters ruling
Whangārei to jointly contest ruling that councils won't get compensation for assets.
Gorse to golf tees: Golfers' environmentally friendly new business
Two Far North golfing buddies have created a business turning gorse into golf tees.
The new hauora Māori clinic is open to all Te Hiku residents currently without a GP
People from around the country turn up to celebrate opening of Kāitāia's Te Whare Oranga
North’s two world boxing champs want world title double-header in Whangārei
Whangārei could host Lani Daniels and Mea Motu in a world boxing title double-header.
Northland Environmental Awards see Far North shine
Far North people and projects win big at Northland Environmental Awards.
Northland's world boxing champs to put their titles on the line
Northland boxers Mea Motu and Lani Daniels will defend their world titles next month.
Jobs for those keen to be part of Northland electorate's 2023 general election team
Northland electorate has jobs for people wanting to be part of 2023 general election team.
Evidence needed before Far North District Council can recoup costs for road sign damage
Road sign damage could cost ratepayers $20K.
Northland news briefs: Lotto win, charity ball tickets, firefighters called out
News snippets from Northland.
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania humble in the global spotlight
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has been nominated for a global Politician of the Year Award.
Opposition to removing Kaitāia’s mosaic mural fails as tiles removed and built into new centre
Tiles on Kaitāia’s mosaic wall won't stay as town centre revamp continues.
Hot water bottle injuries in Northland cost ACC $175K in five years
Record winter for Northland hot water bottle injury claims.
News briefs from Northland: Lotto winner, rāhui in place and series of crashes
News snippets from Northland.
Artwork from Far North mouth artist will be sold around the world
Northland mouth artist again has artwork as part of international card sales
Far North health volunteer awarded Queen's Service Medal
Venus Cherrington is retired but still saving lives - and now has a QSM.
Iwi, education leader Toa Faneva recognised for services to Māori
He credits his grandparents with instilling values of manaakitanga, tautoko and service.
‘So proud’: Hokianga’s stand against harbour sewage praised
Commissioners to return for extra day of hearings before deciding on wastewater consent.
Safety call after horrific week on Northland’s roads
Four deaths in two days have safety campaigners urging caution.
Rāwene man in court after alleged assaults at hospital
Rāwene Hospital patient described it as “like a scene out of a horror movie”.
Rallies for climate action held in Northland and across NZ on Friday
Marches are being held in Whangārei and Kaitaia as part of a NZ-wide day of protest.