Water safety education appears to be having an impact in the north.

Twenty-month-old girl Azalea-Reign Kiani May Samuels died after being struck by a vehicle.

The last 10 to 15 days of January are ones to watch in terms of possible heavy rain.

One Whangārei cafe owner says this is the busiest summer ever.

A bull died at last year's event but that was the exception, organisers say.

The improvements were vital in a town which had no public transport.

"Going around the course you see all kinds of boats and rigs."

It was important that people were aware of any nests and take precautions to avoid them.

Orca have been spotted hunting stingrays at popular coastal sites across Northland.

The standard was very high in the open section.

Giant sunflowers grown by Waitangi Kindergarten kids earn them regional honours.

Fine-line tattooists have become a common choice in recent years; Gemma is self-taught.

Far North's Suzanne Duncan and Mark Osborne to head regional development agency board.

News snippets from the Far North.

It hasn't been an easy journey for the company.

The extra costs for taking the detour will have to be passed on, truck drivers say.

The recent fatality in Northland this year brings the holiday road toll to 19.

Settled weather offers a 'good opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities these holidays'.

Teachers and students worked together on the entries.

Burnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.

The Highland Games are traditionally regarded as one of Scotland’s oldest traditions.

Whangārei's Neil Davidson has shot at world nine-hole golf final in Scotland.

Northland is home to many food caravans. Reporter Jenny Ling uncovers the top five.

The proposed mega development includes a BP service station, shops and restaurants.

The winning entries had the judges hooked.

As it nears its 10th year in operation, survival is the priority.

James Morris, 71, has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.