Latest from Far North District

Harawira calls on iwi leaders to speak out over Covid danger

'Tai Tokerau Border Control' founder wants his group involved in all future checkpoints.

Alleged Northland police dog shooter back in court

Alleged Northland police dog shooter appears in court - name suppression continued

Fears turn to cheers as lost diver helps rescuers land marlin

Wellington 67-year-old spent night clinging to rocks at remote Three Kings Islands.

Missing Far North woman found

Tania-Maria Jones, from Totara North, has been found in the bush near her home.

Calls for Far North Council to revisit Māori seats decision

The legislation change shows the Governments intention to encourage more Māori wards.

Mangawhai Heads surf lifeguards win award for saving man

The man had sustained a serious cut to his leg that went all the way down to the bone.

Northland secondhand book shop owners reveal secrets of their trade

Second-hand book shops are magical places to lose yourself in. Jenny Ling reports.

Bay of Islands Waka Festival back in March

The fourth edition of the festival is on next month after Covid scuttled the 2020 event.

Skipper of missing yacht found in Northland off the hook

Large swells, high winds and a sinking yacht created a powder keg at sea for Tribe.

Troubled Whangārei suburb welcomes police operation to tackle gangs

Operation Tauwhiro set to complement the work communities are doing to counter crime.

Culture of Tuvalu the star in art museum exhibition

"It's not often we get such a display of Pacific culture in Whangārei."

Whangārei coastal hotspots get short reprieve from freedom camping

New freedom camping bylaw for Whangārei restricts the practice over summer.

Bay of Islands marine sanctuary 'desperately needed' to stop declining dolphin population

The Government's proposed marine mammal sanctuary aims to amend the decline of dolphins.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland.

Wyn Drabble waxes metaphorical

It certainly could be a tad humorous to see someone "wreck havoc".

App gives Whangārei grandmother more balance in life

She's been using it to counter her vertigo and motion sickness.

Singles bowls comp goes down to the wire

An enjoyable day was had by all, some great bowls played in both competitions.

Water restrictions ease in some places

News snippets from around the Bay of Islands.