News stories

Water has been restored to Kawakawa after extensive repairs to a mains pipeline that links the town to its storage reservoir.

A slip in Rāwhiti has closed a road and a tree fallen across a road in Kawakawa are the only roading incidents reported so far as a storm eases across Northland.

The actions of quick-thinking Hokianga Ferry staff who pulled a swimmer to safety after he was swept into the harbour, made national news over the weekend

The Far North’s ‘go to’ arts venue  hosted 460 events last year which drew international and local performers to the district, while also supporting local artists and communities.

Tighter water restrictions – including Level 4, the highest level – may need to be applied to council water supplies if demand for water continues to remain strong despite calls to conserve this precious taonga.

Ngā Tai o Tokerau Māori Ward Councillor Hilda Halkyard-Harawira has claimed first place in the Master 70 Women – W1 500-metre sprint at the 2025 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals held this week at Lake Karāpiro.

A new footpath that gives Far North locals pedestrian access from Haruru all the way to Waitangi and Paihia, was completed in December last year.

Vandals have targeted a number of Far North toilets over the holiday period, causing around $2000 of damage.