Latest from Far North District

Matariki-themed film by Māori director set to premiere in Northland
The film 'Kōkā' is set against the backdrop of Matariki in Northland.

'Sacrilege': Family anger over theft from Dargaville grave
The $2000 koru was sawn off Michael Mudford’s headstone.

Opinion: The struggles of finding peace in a shared hot pool
One day, a stray ball hit me in the head, interrupting my peaceful soak. Photo / 123rf

'Really sad' - Fully ablaze kitchen damages Tikipunga home
One person was taken to Whangārei Hospital to be checked over.

'Warmer, drier': Kiwi homes scheme offers big insulation savings
Over 1200 households in Kaitāia may get insulation discounts.

‘Economic disaster’: $100m threat if Mangawhai sandspit breaches
Mangawhai sandspit has lost more than 420,000 tonnes of non-replenishing sand.

Vince Cocurullo: Volunteers are the heartbeat of our community
National Volunteer Week runs from June 15 to 21, celebrating community service.

'My heart goes out': Cafe feeds homeless with pay it forward meals
Each week on Koha Monday the cafe offers free meals, funded by a 'pay it forward' system.

Opinion: Our minds work in mysterious ways
Opinion: Answers are needed when the head is full of questions.

News in brief: Community clean-up at Tui fire site invites volunteers
The latest news bites from around the region.

Middle-aged thieves stealing kilos of lollies from family-run store
Store manager Jayden Aben says regular customers are targeting the family-run business.

'An honour': Far North cafe's triple victory at national awards
Peekaboo Backyard Eatery won the Supreme Award at the Lion Hospitality Awards.

John Williamson: Driver demerit point system needs to be timely to work
OPINION: The system aims to reduce repeat offences by targeting high-risk drivers.

'So thankful': Mum overwhelmed by community support in cancer fight
Misty Paniora, 26, was given just a few months to live after cancer spread to her brain.

Not-guilty plea: Murder accused remanded over Catalya's death
The accused, Drummond Leaf, pleaded not-guilty to murder and assault.

Man accused of murdering Daniel Hepehi appears in court
Daniel Hepehi was found with critical injuries at a Waikerikeri Rd property in Hōreke.

'A long hard-fought dream': Fire destroys vessel but vision remains
Early on Saturday over 50 people gathered for a blessing ceremony at the site of the fire.

Kaipara’s ‘Trump of the North’ Jepson exits mayoral race, endorses deputy
Craig Jepson won't seek a second term as Kaipara Mayor in October.

'Winterless North' revisited: Snow-like sightings stir memories of snowfall
A couple saw white patches on the road near Dargaville over the weekend.

'It's a total loss': Fire reignites, destroying home and car
The owner stayed in his home days after a fire, but it reignited early on Monday.

73-year-old man charged with Northland murder
Police said the 73-year-old would appear at Kaikohe District Court via video link today.