Latest from Far North District

668km walk to Cape Reinga honours suicide victims

The walk was also aimed at raising awareness of and funds for Lifeline.

Environmental group jubilant as Supreme Court deems swamp kauri export illegal

The Northland Environmental Protection Society is celebrating the Supreme Court ruling.

Thousands start voting on new Ngāpuhi Treaty negotiations plan

Thousands start voting on new Ngāpuhi Treaty negotiations plan.

$7.1m Govt injection for BOI Hospital primary health centre

The funding announcements ends uncertainty over phase 2 of the Kawakawa hospital rebuild.

Tramper 'lucky to be alive' after nighttime fall down 20m waterfall

Woman, 24, rescued from rugged Raetea Forest south of Kaitaia.

Water scheme owner quits Kaeo supply

Company cites rising costs and regulation as reasons for walking away on November 23.

Health board kept quiet about rise of disease

Northland health board accused of keeping meningococcal cases quiet for six months.

Weavers study ancient Māori sail in London

Te Rā, the only Māori sail still known to exist, is stored at the British Museum in London

Meningococcal strain kills 3 in Northland, 6 in whole of NZ

Northland's high number of meningococcus deaths leads to health authority's warning.

Police seek thugs behind vicious robbery

Shop worker left with black eye and cuts after being punched and kicked on the ground

Alcohol, extreme speed suspected in crash

The offending driver fled the scene but handed himself in the next morning.

Chainsaws, hammers thrown in bizarre chase

Two arrested when van spins out after tool-lobbing pair lead police on 30-minute chase.

Fatal crash driver: 'You will never forget the horror of this day'

Chilean national who crashed into and killed two elderly women has been sentenced.

School in mourning after student dies

Principal says staff will be at the school today to 'offer all the support we can'.

Meningococcal death: Boy, 16, attended Kerikeri High School

Meningococcal disease confirmed as cause of teen's death.

America's Cup sailors face off in Coastal Classic

Weather forecast points to a slow, challenging slog up Northland's coast on Friday.

Teacher shortage: Four years to fill a job

Northland secondary schools are struggling to find staff, says Bay of Islands principal.

Theft of sick girl's tablet shocks family

Shocked family calls for return of stolen Acer tablet, bags and clothing.