An important clue has been left in a pile of rubbish dumped in Waipapakauri last week.

Many colonists came to NZ to better their positions and shaped our nation, says a reader.

The Opua School fundraising regatta has been sunk by health and safety rules.

Tokerau Beach locals are sick of swimming through a 'lake' after a storm hits the street.

The man who murdered Peter Nilsson has been jailed for 17 years.

TOP's Gareth Morgan: O'Sullivan "ticks a number of boxes" - but National is calling too.

There are many other roading projects that could use $50 million, says Cr Felicity Foy.

Federated Farmers is asking its members to speak up about tax issues.

A new shipping service for Northland's kiwifruit industry represents a win for everyone.

It's galling to see people patting themselves on the back after Census failure to deliver.

Far North neighbours at war after a Kaingaroa man built a burn-out pad.

Gilly Brown is the first 76-year-old woman to drive a tractor the length of the country.

The call for a car ban on beaches at Ahipara would punish locals, says community.

The spirit of a courageous rugby player was celebrated at a memorial match at Ahipara.

Far North council has met all required demands for Kaitaia dog pound - except one.

Census excludes people without computers or post boxes, says a reader.

Hundreds of children and their families turned out for Children's Day in Kaitaia.

LegaSea hopes Stuart Nash will stand firm against industry pressures to drop monitoring.

Kaitaia's Merv Cameron and sheep dog Roy claimed top honours at Northland Field Days.

Liam Burke's performances this year has totally surpassed everyone's expectations.

Fish heads and frames are still being dumped on Far North beaches, say locals.

This census may well be an expensive cock-up says a reader.

Angling advocates are vocal about the need to maintain water quality, says Andrew McGiven.

A fatal crash at a notorious stretch of road in Te Paki does not surprise a Kaitaia man.

An unusual seaweed found in Bay of Islands is not invasive mermaid's hair, as feared.

Northland's rescue helicopter service is strengthening its links with iwi to serve region.

The exhibit at Te Ahu in Kaitaia is one of Valma Shanks biggest yet.

Kids are encouraged to think for themselves more these days in schools.

Community volunteers are helping elderly get to grips with Census today in Kerikeri.

Victim tried to fend off dogs by climbing onto a trolley and throwing a plastic kennel