Report says Far North rates are low, council wages high
The 2022 Ratepayers Report may shock, but is best taken with a grain of salt.
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Far North man's foresight and initiative shine during storm
One man's proactive support of emergency health services "a relief" during recent flood.
Where to go for urgent care when Rawene after-hours clinic shuts
Hokianga residents asked to have plan in place in case they need after-hours care.
Call for new highway around slip-plagued Mangamukas
Would a new highway around the Mangamukas fix the problem? Or a tunnel underneath?
Flood plan saves Kaitāia and Awanui but rural locals hit hardest
Kaitāia and Awanui 'saved' by flood scheme, says Northland Regional Council.
Worst-case scenario for the closed Mangamuka Gorge
Expect long delays for repair work to Mangamuka Gorge says Waka Kotahi.
Wilding pines could be gone in 10 years
New funding to tackle Far North wilding pine problem
TRL hailed as one of best models for league in NZ
Taitokerau supporters double down on calls to scrap outdated NZRL zoning system.
'Historic' occasion for Far North league as Waipapakauri Bombers defeat Otāngārei Knights in grand final
TRL grand final draws huge crowd at Waipapakauri Domain at the weekend.
Changes to the Claud Switzer Trust Board
Two Kaitaia stalwarts to retire from the Far North's only rest home.
Fall armyworm spotted in Northland
A notifiable pest with an appetite for maize and corn has popped up in Northland.
Te Hiku Pātaka aims to feed whanau while preserving choice, dignity
Iwi/Foodstuffs 'social supermarket' formally opened on Kaitaia's Commerce St yesterday.
Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust CEO receives top honour for service to Māori
Top honour goes to Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust boss
Housing development dominates town meeting about future of Kaitaia township
Kaitaia business and residents have their say on the Pak'nSave housing development.
Kaitāia teen making waves in international Waka Ama scene
Kaitāia's Chelsea Reti shares what waka ama means to her ahead of the global stage.
Surfer rescued in Far North after being knocked out on rocks
The man needed to be resuscitated twice.
Values and virtues: What kids learn on Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is a fundraiser for the Mental Health Foundation.
Come along and 'park your worries at the door'
One of the comedians who'll perform in Kerikeri says regional shows are particularly fun.
Ram raid activity reaches Far North, but youth expert calls for calm
Calls for better intervention in prevention of climbing youth crime.
Two hurt in head-on smash south of Kaitaia
Collision blocked SH1 near Pamapuria; motorists advised to avoid the area.
DOC: Community conservation work key to declining species' survival
Pet and pest management key to the Northland green gecko/Kawariki's survival.
Breakaway competition rules the roost
Rebel league comp started in 2016 with six teams. Now it's the only comp in Northland
National petition fights 'cheap and dirty blanket speed restriction' in Northland
National MPs are calling for blanket speed rules to be scrapped.
Kaikohe footballing day attracts crowd to Lindvart Park
Kaikohe FC doing its bit to recruit next generation of football players
Eyesore no more: Derelict Pak'nSave to become town square, affordable housing
Deal by Far North Holdings and Foodstuffs ends 11-year wait to renew town centre.
'Live and enjoy life': Three women turning 100 celebrate
A Haruru rest home celebrates three residents at they turn 100 years old.
Two dead, three injured in Far North crash
State Highway 10 near Kaeo remains closed while emergency services are at the scene.
Body found inside burning caravan in the Far North
Emergency services responded to the incident at around 7.30am.
Kaitāia woman breathes easy after quitting smoking for her grandchildren
18.2 per cent of non-Māori in Northland smoke compared to 31.2 per cent of Māori.
Wayne Brown enters Auckland mayoralty race: 'Stop wasting money on dopey projects'
Wayne Brown was mayor of the Far North District for two terms.
Five generations of a Far North whānau share story of rich whakapapa
A whānau share their unique story from the Far North.
Father-of-three worried about weather before fatal trip
'He was a good bugger. He wasn't only my son, he was my mate,' says grieving father.
Boat tragedy: Search to resume tomorrow; still one person 'unaccounted for'
The fishing charter boat sank at 11pm last night.
Boat tragedy: Sunken vessel Enchanter travelled to some of NZ's best offshore fishing locations
Enchanter set off a distress signal just after 8pm.