Dutch paddler's 'incredible experience' at Waitangi
Every year Dutch students travel to Northland to take part in Waitangi Day festivities
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Upsurge arts festival promises 'something for everyone'
Events range form a low-fi foam rubber puppet show to a history talk on a tall ship
Live music, arts and crafts and lots more
Here's what's happening in Northland this weekend.
Endeavour finds Eldorado in Bay of Islands
Seventeen marlin were caught on the first day, more than the last two years of competition
Boy, 5, with toy rifle steals show at navy ceremony
Youngster lined up next to Rear Admiral to salute Navy sailors.
Mugginess to rise in Northland early next week
Easterly flow and showers helping cool things down in Northland
Sprinkler bans in Kerikeri and Kaitaia, tougher restrictions in Kaikohe
Council says recent showers not enough to make a difference as water use soars
Puhipuhi group wants toxic mine site cleaned up
Puhipuhi Mining Action Group at Waitangi to ask for remediation of old mercury mine
Māori Battalion veteran gives blessing to new museum
The new museum is due to open at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in early 2020.
Long dry spell endangering kiwi in Bay of Islands
Call goes out to locals to help Bay of Islands' kiwi population deal with the big dry.
Hundreds in line for PM's Waitangi breakfast
PM's brekkie caps off Waitangi Day celebrations.
Anti-1080 activists vandalise predator control work
Anti-1080 activists target signs and traps in Northland's Opua State Forest
Waitangi hīkoi focuses on Hokianga Harbour water quality
Waitangi hikoi focuses on Hokianga Harbour water quality
Hokianga Harbour focus of Waitangi hīkoi
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Kaikohe bank gets new lease on life
Couple feared the 100-year-old building would fall into ruin if they didn't rescue it.
Giving thanks on Waitangi Day
And like many of us, a midweek day at home getting on top of things is what I'll be doing.
Whangārei sees netball masterclass
Whangārei netball fans were treated with a competitive game from the Mystics and Stars.
More fun in store during PM's barbie breakfast at Waitangi
Fun and humour dominate MP's powhiri at Waitangi
Don Brash at Waitangi: 'I hate being called racist'
Don Brash went to Waitangi to speak - then surrendered in the face of an angry crowd.
Is this Jacinda Ardern's most unusual gift?
The PM seemed unsure what to do with six sheep plus watermelons, corn and sacks of spuds.
Arise, Sir Hekenukumai! New knight honoured for reviving waka building, navigation
Hekenukumai Puhipi is the first person to be knighted at the Treaty Grounds
Arise Sir Hekenukumai - master Northland waka maker honoured at Waitangi
Arise Sir Hekenukumai - master Northland waka maker honoured at Waitangi
World wine writers put Northland on the map
Writers from the US, UK, Russia and Australia spent two days sampling Northland wines
Stars from GOT and Shortland Street in Northland campaign
Game of Thrones and Shortland St stars in new Air NZ ad promoting Northland
Paddlers from around world expected for Waitangi Day waka display
About 10 waka are expected to take part in the February 6 display.
Work on Kawakawa's community hub starts at last
Project will include library, council centre, workshop, gallery, parking and a town square
Students enjoy free clay making classes
An update from Dargaville-based reporter Rose Stirling on what's happening in the Kaipara.
Grieving dolphin carrying dead calf on back sparks warning
Boaties in Bay of Islands urged to give wide berth to grieving female dolphin.