Cyclone Narelle: Category 5 winds, flooding risk for Far North Queensland
“Very heavy to intense rainfall with totals up to 400mm are possible in the cyclone’s core path, leading…
Local knowledge is big winner in Far North’s 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
The auction of fish caught at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza raised $14,295 for the Kaitāia Volunteer…
Far North electrician loses work SUV and tools after vehicles stolen from his home
Archer said one of the vehicles stolen he used for work and it had all his tools in…
Missing man found safe after night in Far North bush near Hōreke
“This morning, Police and LandSAR received extensive assistance from the community and the man’s whānau.” He was found…
Far North District Council blocks review into mayor’s office recruitment
Tepania told members the discussion could not reference specific applicants, appointment decisions, interview outcomes or speculation about motives,…
Far North ram raid: Police recover sawn-off shotgun, hunt second suspect
Armstrong said a police unit conducting area searches found the vehicle in Kaikohe. “Officers signalled for the vehicle…
Far North dog attack at Houhora Beach leaves family shaken, pets hurt
She said days after the incident her child is still having flashbacks and hasn’t been sleeping properly. The…
Far North trust explains how $7m plan to buy Old Packhouse Market will work
Project lead Di Maxwell said about 100 people attended a community meeting to hear the trust’s plans. “It…
Far North’s Te Aupōuri green-lipped mussel farm hit by suspected vandalism
“They are shocked that this has happened, questioning why someone would commit such a crime,” she said. She…
Drug-dealer flees Australia, trying to evade justice in Far North
They arrested him, seized $10,600 in the house, and took the man to the Northland Region Corrections Facility…
Former Dannevirke High School deputy head girl Hannah Lund places second at Kathmandu Coast to Coast challenge
“It was race on right from the beginning for me and I raced hard,” Lund said. She said…
Far North roads: Locals welcome NZTA move to lower SH1 speed limits
“It needs to be 80 because those three bridges are so narrow, the trucks have gotten wider, there…