Northland Regional Council chair Geoff Crawford. Photo / Michael Cunningham The Northland Regional Council has been told to sort its ‘dysfunctionality’ as chairman Geoff Crawford survives the organisation’s second leadership coup in six months....

Kerikeri businessman Jason Vokes says lowering the speed from 80km/h to 50km/h along Kerikeri Rd will add to traffic congestion. Photo / Jenny Ling Far North residents are questioning the “crazy” logic of slashing...

Thousands marched through Whangārei as part of a Budget Day national protest against some of the coalition Government’s policies relating to Māori and the environment. Photo / Michael Cunningham One of the largest protest...

Mayor Moko Tepania believes a focus of the Budget should be on the rebuild of local infrastructure. The Far North District Mayor Moko Tepania says he is optimistic, yet realistic, when it comes to...

The five Far North Latin dancers who helped set a world dance record in Cuba are Patricia Scott (left), Johnny Ploke, Leona Burrell, Mercedes Gonzalez and Gustavo Hernandez. Photo / Supplied Davis descendants to...

The thoroughbred racing industry is worth around $16.4 million a year to the Northland economy, a new report from New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has found. Northland’s horse racing industry is in sound health, with...

Transport Minister Simeon Brown recently announced roadside drug testing would be introduced by the end of the year. Northland road safety advocates are praising the Government’s move to introduce legislation enabling roadside drug testing...

Business Tai Tokerau chief executive Darryn Fisher says the Government needs to take bold and swift action to restore business confidence, while Dr Clair Mills from Child Poverty Action Group says Northland youngsters worry...

Young people and children in Northland are waiting up to 400 days to access mental health services, a wait which can exacerbate their situation, counsellors say. Photo / Lynda Feringa Northland youth in need...

Four people suffered moderate injuries in a crash, after earlier failing to stop for police near Paihia. Four teenagers were taken to hospital with moderate injuries after the vehicle they had allegedly stolen crashed...