Latest fromRussell
Visionary 50-year-old Kerikeri letter had warnings for town's future
The writer bemoans the impact of the motor car.
Shared pathway grant will allow cyclists to go from Russell to Horeke in Far North
Work to continue on Russell - Ōpua walking track after $71,500 grant.
Far North rates: 16.5% rise slashed to 5.1%
“Residents told us ... the increase for our first year was far too high,” says mayor.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds hosts historic pōwhiri conducted entirely by wāhine
Leaders from Global Women gathered for the event.
Have your say on Far North District Council representation review
Far North representation review questions answered at public meetings
Northland emergency services secure ongoing funding after public speaks up
Regional council backs down from proposal to cut support after consultation backlash.
Far North council to call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
Far North councillors to vote on call for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
World War II relic found in Kerikeri op shop
Kerikeri Hospice Green Shed uncovers historic WWII relic
The Chase quiz star Shaun Wallace to visit Far North
Quiz master Shaun Wallace to take on Far North fans at Kerikeri event.
Final farewell for Northland rugby legend 'Super Sid' Going
One of New Zealand's greatest ever rugby players, Sid Going, has died aged 80.
Students to honour Māori Battalion's war efforts in Italy, Greece and Crete
The trip will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for them all.
Far North news in brief: Glowing witch show, big award for hotel and learn to sew
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest efforts
Viki Heta and Arana Rewha frm Far North win New Zealand Biosecurity Awards
New boiler for 114-year-old Bay of Islands ferry Minerva brings unique steam experience closer
Visitors soon will be able to travel by steam rail and ferry from Kawakawa to Russell.
Archaeology Week in Northland looks at legacy of Hartley Travers Ferrar who mapped Northland
Hartley Ferrar, who mapped Northland in the early 1900s, in focus for Archaeology Week.
Kaitāia to host 25 early Ford V8s at Saturday rally
Early Ford V8 vehicles to rally in Kaitāia
Far North principals - school lunch programme has profound, positive impact
Principals from Far North kura in the Ngāti Hine rohe say school lunches vital
Elderly in Far North will have to give up homes over massive rates rise - Grey Power
Grey Power says 16.5 per cent Far North rates rise will see the elderly sell up.
Far North facing 30pc rates increase over three years with 16.5pc rise first up
16.5 per cent rates first of three for Far North District Council
Bay of Islands outlets accused of selling alcohol to minors
Police say no one checked the ID of 17-year-olds.
Boatie who sank historic Russell ferry pleads guilty
The crash sank a historic ferry and critically injured its skipper Bill Elliot, 77.
Far North folk asked how they want to be represented on council
The Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.
Far North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closure
Hope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.
News briefs from Northland - shellfish warning, Canopy Night Market back and boating disaster averted
News snippets from Northland
'Bustling': Bay of Islands welcomes holiday crowds after big setbacks
Tourist towns such as Paihia and Russell are filling up with international visitors.
Dead wallabies spotted on side of roads: Northland urged to be alert for pest
Evidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.