Councillor Pera Paniora (left) wanted to begin the council meeting with a karakia but Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson (second right) was quick to reject her request. Photo / Kaipara District Council Rarely has any...

Coast to Coast Cat Rescue volunteer Paige Rice is helping her mum bottle-feed several kittens that were found dumped in the Far North. The “massive problem” of neglected and unwanted cats in the Bay...

New shades for Paparoa Paparoa Village Green users can now picnic and play under brightly-coloured shade sails thanks to a collaborative effort between the Paparoa community and Kaipara District Council. New eye-catching shade sails...

Doctors are still only onsite at Rāwene Hospital from 8am to 5pm daily. Photo: 123rf A temporary measure that has left Rāwene Hospital with no overnight doctors on-site, remains unsolved, despite initial expectations roster...

Northland has one of the worst drowning and water-related injury records in the country, prompting ACC to issue a challenge for water-goers this summer. Northland has the second worst drowning and fifth worst water-related...

CCTV footage of offenders attempting to steal an ATM from inside the Collards Tavern in Kaitāia. Video / Collards Tavern Far North communities are pushing back against crime by bolstering community patrols to become...

There is funding for upgrades for the Rose St bus terminal and bus lanes on Maunu Rd, as well as cycleway and shared path upgrades. Photo / Michael Cunningham Walking, cycling and public transport...

Taumatamakuku chairman Roddy Pihema said community leaders shouldn’t be alone in the fight against alcohol harm. Photo / Michael Cunningham The tide may be turning for Northland communities who have been fighting a war...

Warm blankets will be part of Winter Warmer Packs distributed in Northland as part of $1.7 million of Government funding designed to lead to more warm homes. Three energy-saving projects in Northland will benefit...

Northland tourism operators are bracing for a busy summer, though many still worry about the spread of Covid. Photo / file Northland tourism operators may be bracing for a booming summer season but there...