Far North kahika (mayor) Moko Tepania says feedback from residents was that the original proposal of a 16.5 percent rates rise was unaffordable. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf The Far North District Council...

People taking a snapshot of Kaitāia’s new town square after its formal opening on Wednesday. It was a big, big day for Kaitāia with the opening of two major infrastructure projects for the town...

Reconstruction of a slip-damaged section of railway at Old Tokatoka Road, south of Whangārei. Photo: Supplied / KiwiRail Freight trains are due to start running again in Northland next month for the first time...

The Far North’s first fixed speed camera is set to be turned on. Photo: Supplied / NZTA Waka Kotahi Speeding is set to become costly in the Far North when the district’s first fixed...

A key feature in finding a solution to employment disputes is the ability to speak “without prejudice”. Photo / 123rf David Grindle is the director in charge of the employment law team at WRMK...

A young Whangārei driver escaped serious injury after his car crashed into the Red Rat clothing store on Tuesday evening. He was the single occupant of a black sedan , police say. Police are...

Matariki in June 2023, Waitangi, looking out to Ipipiri, eastern Bay of Islands. Photo / Mark Russell Celebrating Matariki 2024 The Matariki Pēwhairangi Festival, put on by Jacman Entertainment, returns for the fourth year...

Kaitāia’s new town square, which includes a steel and tōtara waka sculpture by BJ Natanahira, was opened before dawn. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf There are big days in Kaitāia, and there are...

Baked beans went all over the floor. OPINION Kevin Page is a teller of tall tales with a firm belief that laughter helps avoid frown lines. Page has been a journalist for many years...