Latest from Far North District

Construction firm fined for Kerikeri stream pollution
Members of the public contacted Advocate with concerns about discoloured Wairoa Stream.

Northland nurse receives major award for Covid response work
Award for Northland nurse's Covid response mahi

'It was crazy': Jogger reportedly encounters wallabies in Whangārei forest
Angus Blacklaws says he saw two adult wallabies and two joeys while out in the forest.

Northland mayors support new look at contentious Three Waters push
Three Waters: Northland mayors support re-look at the plan.

Bungling thieves flip boat trailer, flee on foot
Quick-thinking neighbour and off-duty cop foil attempt to take runabout from Russell home.

Plans for private fireworks fizzle out in Far North amid ban
The temporary ban kicks in on November 2 and will last until April 30 next year.

Dargaville artist's mural wins Keep New Zealand Beautiful award
Dargaville mural wins national award for Kaipara artist.

News bites: Axe man misses out on world title; driver thrown from car
The latest news snippets from around the region.

Fijian in Whangārei to see daughter play in Women's Rugby World Cup
Former Fijian halfback rates Sid Going as the greatest No 9 to play the game.

Flood of beautiful paintings: Generous Northland artists donate work to Ukraine fundraiser
The artists behind a fundraising auction and exhibition for Ukraine need help.

Man who held steering wheel while driver shot at police gets home detention
The judge told the man had he been involved in an overseas police shooting, he'd be dead.

Māori housing 'beyond a crisis': Govt commits $55m to help Tai Tokerau
Iwi and hapū are getting the chance to pilot solutions they have designed for communities.

Whangārei student 'nervous' delivering match ball
A dad is proud his daughter played a role in the Women's Rugby World Cup in Whangārei.

Onerahi homicide: Recognise this ute? Police want to hear from you
Police have shared photos of a vehicle they want to locate amid their investigation.

Azzurre quietly confident of upsetting Les Bleus in Whangārei
The Six Nations regulars will meet in their first World Cup quarter-final in Whangārei.

Get out the fans - Northland to swelter in high humidity this weekend
Climate change sees earlier than normal high humidity for Northland.

Taniwha centre rewarded for a good season with a Super Rugby contract
Another Northland player picks up a Super Rugby contract after a stellar NPC campaign.

Women's Rugby World Cup: Powerhouse Portia named to start vs Wales
Woodman just wants to get the ball, run hard and have fun in the quarter-final.

Discovery of man's body in Whangārei sparks homicide investigation
Forensic teams are onsite at an Onerahi property.

Rawene man's preparation saves family home from wildfire
Another major fire in the same area last summer spurred Derek Heke into action.

New bites: Dog trialists taking on Waikato; culvert project wins international award
News in brief from Northland.

More properties for sale, prices stagnant
More properties are on the market in Northland as they take longer to sell.

Northland based leopard seal research makes groundbreaking discovery
Northland-based research makes startling discovery about leopard seals

News bites: Concert at The Cove, 15yo arrested after robbery at Kamo Bottle-O
The latest news bites from around the region.

Bay News: Battle of the Bands; 26,000 cruise ship passengers to visit
A weekly roundup of news from the Bay of Islands.

Taniwha throws down the gauntlet to All Blacks loose forwards
Eric Rush proud of son Rob cracking into the Blues' squad for next season.

10th world title in sights of Northland axeman Jason Wynyard
Northland axeman Jason Wynyard to chop wood in Sweden, vying for 10th world title.

Northland lifestyle draws greatest population increase nationwide
Northland continues to lead the country in population growth, Stats NZ says.