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Latest fromFar North District
Thousands of dollars raised for whānau of Abbey Caves victim
'Words cannot express the storm of emotions we feel today for our grieving whanau.'
Body of missing student recovered from caves; school comes under fire for allowing trip
The boy's body was recovered late last night.
Northlanders advised focus on the things they can control as rain pours down
SH1, 10 closed yet again; expert describes rainfall in Mid North as “astounding”.
Missing student: School chose caving trip because of 'forecasted rain', leaked email shows
Fifteen students and two teachers were reportedly in the cave when the bad weather hit.
Search for missing student in Whangārei caves suspended
Fifteen students and two teachers were reportedly in the cave when the bad weather hit.
'Astounding' rainfall causes chaos: Vital state highways closed
Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit today, bringing intense downpours in some areas.
Going the distance to raise money for hospice
$27,710 for North Haven Hospice from 90 More Miles challenge.
Retired officer traumatised by 1963 bus crash mortified police still left to suffer
Officer had to strip and number the dead but had no support after the scarring job.
Two of motorsport's biggest names competing at International Rally of Whangārei
Hayden Paddon and Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen will race in the Whangārei Rally.
Eye in the sky: Spate of rural thefts could be from thieves using drones
Rural theft victims suspect drones are being used to case out their properties.
Council slams Govt for lack of action on invasive marine pest
There are fears not enough's being done to prevent invasive seaweed arriving in Northland.
Northlander Cam Leslie mixing with sporting royalty as finalist in Laureus Sport Awards
The New Zealand Paralympic superstar said going to the awards was “surreal”.
New restraint policy in schools begins: Principal says educators put on trial
The new rules are focussed on prevention according to the Ministry of Education
Former officers with PTSD say police abandoned them: Officer in Tangowahine shooting speaks out
Police have pushed back at the claims saying they take care of staff present and past.
'Enough is enough': More than 100 residents march against crime
Political leaders were asked not to speak but instead to listen to the voiced concerns.
It’s going to be wet for a wee while yet: More rain expected in Northland this week
Northlanders should brace for more rain, as another heavy rain watch has been issued.
Rain will ease but muggy weather to stay a bit longer
Relief on way from rain for Northlanders, but humid nights to stick around
Sign reveals Kāinga Ora’s plans for six-storey building in Kerikeri — except it’s a hoax
Resource consent sign added fuel to fire of social housing debate until truth came out.
Northland sporting groups get grants from $60,000 to $1.3m
Northland sporting organisations get a total of $4.5 million worth of grants.
Growing the sport, creating pathways priorities for new Rugby League Northland GM
New Rugby League Northland boss outlines his plans for the sport.
'I hope he will be a fair King': 10yo will be among thousands who watch coronation
Harlow now has unique, lifelong memories of meeting King Charles.
Hard work destroyed: Home gardeners devastated by infestations of tropical armyworm
Far North gardeners are concerned a plant pest is damaging their vegetable crops.
Plants are sentient beings - they're animals with roots, columnist Joe Bennett contends
'Murdering'a row of trees got Joe Bennett thinking
Northland roads starting to flood as heavy rain hits
Motorists urged to drive with caution as Northland roads start to flood
Senior doctor sacked after 'flirty' texts to junior ordered to pay $18k
The doctor previously failed to prove that he was wrongfully sacked by the former NDHB.
Bowls: Champ of Champs Triples winners determined
Northland Bowls Triples winners found, but rain leads to cancellations.
Kids faced with 'impossible' career preparation as ChatGPT enters workforce
People should be considering how they can become more resilient.
Kerikeri residents urged to cut water use after pipe break
Pipes fixed but silt in town's water source means treatment plant struggling to keep up.
Social housing concerns spark record public meeting in Kerikeri
Kāinga Ora a no-show as almost 800 people crowd into venue and another 375 follow online.
New museum honours Paihia’s first missionary family
Exhibition takes visitors through the Williams’ family history and daily lives.
Room with a boom: Meth pair get home detention for hotel lab blast
The drug dealers were given large discounts to their sentences.
Northland business making emergency homes for cyclone-hit families in Tairāwhiti
Site Scope has delivered four transportable homes so far with eight more to come.
Awards celebrate the best of region's hospitality
Awards night an outstanding success for Russell with the town claiming 8 out of 15 titles.