Latest from Far North District

Great-grandmother stranded in Brazil slums during trip of a lifetime

Great-grandmother Ruth Cosner's big overseas trip took an unexpected turn.

Northland's potential needs to be unleashed, says Judith Collins

More infrastructure is the key to unlocking Northland's potential, National's leader says.

News snippets from Northland

Harbour Bridge strut replaced, pianist performs, and get ready for Oktoberfest.

Large block of land in Bay of Islands' richest neighbourhood for sale

Land next to Kauri Cliffs golf course on market for the first time in more than 70 years.

Bumper crowds to boost big sports matches and local businesses

The double-header of rugby and hockey games in Whangārei has city business owners abuzz.

Election profile: Act candidate Mark Cameron takes time out at a French cafe

Act's Northland candidate Mark Cameron takes time out for a catch up in a Whangarei cafe.

Advance voting in general election starts tomorrow

450 polling stations open tomorrow for advance voting in the election

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

Channel North to rise from the ashes

New Northland TV channel will have a local focus.

New waka ama club for Waitangi

A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.

FNDC's unusual problem: More infrastructure funding than it can handle

Govt cash could be lost if FNDC doesn't complete projects on time.

Why culture is the heartbeat of your business

Where would you be without a unique business culture? Northland Inc's Sam Mather explains.

Māori Party wants separate Māori Parliament, return of conservation land

The Māori Party's policy will "make rednecks' heads fall off".

Election profile: Willow-Jean Prime has a coffee and chat in Moerewa

Northland's Labour List MP Willow-Jean Prime chats over a bargain coffee in her hometown.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland.

Meet the candidates: David Wilson, NZ First - Whangārei

Build more houses in Whangārei using pinus radiata to address chronic affordable housing.

Meet the candidates: Daniel Watts, One Party - Whangārei

Daniel Watts in favour of amalgamation of councils and jobs for locals first.

Meet the candidates: Chris Wetere, Advance NZ - Whangārei

Moving Ports of Auckland to Northport to help Whangārei's economy, candidate says.