COMMENT: The universally acceptable set of values for NZ has evolved over time.

The new safety railing on the Mangonui waterfront appears to have a design flaw.

A history of the Mangonui County's role in World War I is nearing completion.

For the first time in at two years Kawakawa police station has a full roster.

Emergency services worked to save the man at the scene.

They thought he was drunk. He had been shot in the stomach. Then twice in the back.

'Our research has provided a platform whereby Māori have added their own voice.'

Dominique's bespoke leather goods could take her all the way to New York.

We're a very different society than women campaigned for, writes Margaret Burgess.

Truck company says tanker driver had to swerve to avoid oncoming car.

Everyone can play a part in protecting our environment from biosecurity threat.

Public join pursuit over farmland as teenagers are rounded up by police.

Kaitaia Intermediate students write about their disturbing findings in the Awanui River

Editor Peter Jackson wonders why violence has become so prevalent in New Zealand society

Local man stabbed, German tourists assaulted in a night of crime

Paula Bennett shares her experience of being a solo mother at 17.

Teachers need assistance and support to deal with these situations.

'Now it's up to us as a community to keep it going.'

Two youths, aged 15 and 17, arrested in relation to the robbery and yesterday's car chase.

Kaitaia's third paataka kai was officially declared open last week

Scheme aims to help Kaikohe residents whose cupboards are bare

Guidelines are work of bureaucrats, not politicians. But do politicians let them do it?

It's too easy to scoff at those less well off, points out a reader.

'I'm still properly dressed — I'm just not very quiet any more.'

More than 100 people register for Kaitaia Intermediate School reunion.

Geothermal power project could turn Far North into an energy exporter

Ministry has been no help, says Principals Association.

Group determined to retain hall for community

'The Mad Hatters are now in control of our classrooms'

A reader urges the Mayor to 'come clean' on Chinese investment in the Far North