'We just want to be safe' - Horse riders call for vulnerable road user recognition
Horse riders mount campaign to change driver attitudes.
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Exclusive 'game changing' Road to Recovery event for Far North's leaders is national first
Far North state of the nation event for district's leaders.
Far North's water storage woes improved with 400th water tank installed
The programme hopes to put in another 200 by the end of the year.
'You're home now': Family, friends farewell 22-year-old killed in Far North
A woman has been charged with the murder of Arthur James Tahere.
News in brief from the Far North - Hollie Smith here, tsunami siren test, and holiday programme
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North getting free breast health advice from Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink Campervan
North folk to get free breast cancer advice from Pink Caravan.
300 runners in Far North Zone Cross Country finals
Far North cross country champs can compete in regional finals
Pickers' paradise: Treasure of classic cars under the hammer from Northland barn find
Barn find uncovers 120 classic cars, planes and machinery.
Woolworths should practise what they preach, striking staff say
Woolworths staff are saying their workload is unmanageable and they're not valued.
Two for one: Classic Taniwha kick off double-header in Whangārei
Classic Taniwha, with former Northland rugby greats, will go against Classic All Blacks.
Quilt and Textile Art Extravaganza on this weekend in Whangārei
The biennial extravaganza is on this weekend and includes a poignant guest exhibition.
News briefs from the Far North – Tourism awards, Lotto winner and school film festival
News snippets from the Far North.
Cyclone Gabrielle recovery to continue until 2030, report says
More than 3400 Northland homes were damaged, with insurance claims of $38m.
Kaitāia paedophile teacher James Parker back before the Parole Board
Kaitāia teacher James Parker is seeking parole after sexually abusing 20 boys.
Councillor urges tight-knit Kaitāia community to give support after homicide
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder.
Leave things alone: Northland tourism operators ponder impact of hiked visitors tax
Will a hiked tourist levy impact Northland? Here's what key tourism operators think.
Beam e-scooters still in Whangārei despite Auckland ban
District council's agreement with company different to those in Auckland and Wellington.
A mystery boat retrieved from sea and several crashes keep emergency units busy
Police incident callouts over the weekend included these more serious ones.
'Like a drug withdrawal': Kiwis addicted to a common skin cream
Topical steroid addiction is still not widely recognised - but some say they have it.
Far North council sticks with Māori ward, but challenges polling requirement
The Far North District Council is the last of 45 to decide on its Māori ward.
Boxing: Northland world champ Lani Daniels beats self-doubt to prepare for title defence
Northland world champion Lani Daniels contemplated giving boxing away
Te Hiku Media CEO Peter-Lucas Jones on Time Magazine list with Mark Zukerberg and other tech leaders
Te Hiku Media’s AI work was outperforming the world’s leading tech companies.
Police launch homicide investigation into death of mother Joanna Sione-Lauaki
Police appeal for information on a white 2012 Toyota Hilux flat-deck ute.
'Tragic': Gap in system causing suffering for Northland's dermatology patients
There is currently no dermatologist in the Northland region.
Dairy products take the coastal route to market
Some of Northland’s dairy exports are heading out of the area by sea instead of road.
Opinion: 'Stuck in a treatment cycle' - How creams caused a year of suffering
Journalist Brodie Stone has been diagnosed with TSW after months of suffering in silence
Northland's warm winter delivers record or near-record temperatures across the region
Overall, the nationwide average temperature for winter was 9.6C.
Kaipara Harbour snapper with higher aluminium levels okay to eat if healthy
As long as snapper are not showing 'zombie' symptoms, they can be safely eaten.
Northland Taniwha fall short in Bunnings Warehouse NPC clash in Hamilton
Northland Taniwha lose 34-19 in Bunnings Warehouse NPC clash against Waikato in Hamilton.
Kaitāia boxer Mea Motu in historic double world title fight in England
The Far North world champ has title unification bout in UK.
Youth tackle range of issues at speech contest
Te Hiku o-te Ika Manu Korero – Far North Schools Speech Competition results.
Comment: As we farewell our Kīngi we will continue to be guided by his extraordinary leadership
OPINION: Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau was taken far too soon.
Far North Constable Harriet Steele's mettle earns her top Ironman accolade
Harriet Steele earns Ironman scholarship during cancer fight.
Waste of ratepayers' money: Northland MP slams council's speed limit changes
FNDC has gone ahead with speed limit changes the Government says will have to be reversed.