Local Government Minister puts scrutiny on Far North District Council
The request was based on concerns about the governance environment within the council and elected members’ ability to…
Far North crime: Kerikeri business owners demand stronger police response
They said inquiries were ongoing. Luanne Vacy-Lyle, who owns All Good Petfood, said she’s had two break-ins over…
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Artemis II crew say Trump “still audible on far side of moon”
Photo / Getty Images. Illustration / Greg Dixon Greg Dixon’s weekly satirical column Another Kind of Politics runs…
Far North pothole sparks calls for urgent safety fix
“Something has got to be done about this thing. “Because it’s on a straight, everyone’s doing 90 to…
Artemis II’s crew has now flown farther than any humans. See the journey so far
The crew has flown more than 400,000 kilometres from Earth on the astronauts’ historic voyage around the far…
Is fuel support going to the right places? Data shows rural essential workers drive twice as far
For education and training, Hurunui, Central Hawke’s Bay and Southland feature again, as well as areas such as…
Far North news in brief: 38 new Kiwis; storm relief and highway repairs
Northern Advocate 30 Mar, 2026 03:00 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Far North mayor urges whānau to seek help after floods hit district
The major access closures because of flooding were via SH12 at Waimāmaku, SH15 through Mangakāhia Valley, SH1 at…
Kaitāia flooding: 500 evacuated after Far North town drenched in rain
The Northland and Far North areas were the worst hit by this week’s weather, with 230-280mm of rain…
Government’s oil-crisis response slick so far but the real test is coming; Labour navigates dangerous times – Audrey Young
This was the week that the importance of diesel as the lifeblood of the economy was rammed home,…
Far North council apologises after Taupō Bay beach access stairs removed
The council said Taupō Bay beach remains accessible via flat access points within 20m of where the stairs…
$1.2b Regional Infrastructure Fund: Which private companies have benefited so far
Speaking to the Herald, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones insisted that the financial health of such investments –…