The men, in their mid-30s, had just arrived from India with their wives and children.

"It’s just shocking. There is nothing funny about elder abuse."

Emergency services were called to an address on Thomas St around 2.40am.

Two fishermen have gone missing in Taiharuru, search efforts underway.

Former councillor John Bain says the Govt had made the 'right move' regarding Māori wards.

More than a decade on there's finally some action on empty government promises.

The latest news bites from around the region.

$11.5 million sports hub valued at $20 million.

News snippets from the Far North.

Watson's video of the interaction has enchanted viewers on social media.

US space agency helps research into Far North drought risk

The 69-year-old is being remembered with music and dancing in her small town.

Northport wants to ensure its plans to expand will be approved one way or another.

Motorists have to wait another 'number of weeks' before using SH1 over the Brynderwyns.

A fire started in a car and spread to the house where a critically injured man was found.

A Northland youth strategy group calls for input from young people.

News snippets from the Far North.

'My jaw dropped on the floor. I couldn’t believe how big my pumpkin had grown.'

The council played a key role in getting Māori ward polling removed.

OPINION: Many go to war knowing that they may not come back.

There is concern that our most vulnerable learners will be those who feel the impact.

The latest news bites from around the region.

Kristy Kewene loves her son James, 23, but says caring for him is tough.

Opinion: Turning a calendar mishap into a mini-vacation

Kaikohe's new multisport gymnasium will be officially opened on Saturday.

The temporary closure will be used to repair and enhance infrastructure.

Producing music on vinyl gave it a certain warmth and spatial depth.

Proceeds from a residential property should go to the scheme and not the council, he says.