News stories

Ōkaihau Bowling Club is on a roll after securing $10,000 in funding from the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board during its July meeting.

Mangōnui’s dump station, which was closed earlier this month after a series of blockages, has now reopened following repairs.

Competitive airfares are now a reality for air travellers on the Kerikeri-Auckland route as Barrier Air commences regular return flights from Bay of Islands Airport from 4 August 2024.

Far North District Council has stepped up to win a Golden Foot Walking Award for its drive to improve active transport options in the Far North.

Tributes are being paid to former Far North District Council stalwart Laurie Byers, who has passed away aged 83.

It may be the end of an era for two well-known buildings on the corner of Broadway and Raihara streets in Kaikohe, but high-value material from the demolition site will continue to contribute to the town’s economy.

Volunteers helping to restore and regenerate native plant and bird life in Rangikapiti Reserve have been granted $975 by Te Hiku Community Board to help with pest management.

A caravan and motorhome dump station in Kerikeri, used to dispose of waste and to access potable water, is being decommissioned.

Far North District councillors are applauding a government decision to review new home insulation standards that they say make no sense for Northland’s sub-tropical climate.