Myrtle rust is on the move in Northland
Laboratory tests have confirmed that the deadly plant fungus myrtle rust has spread.
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Police spiking of car snapped on phone
A Kaikohe photographer captures the drama as police stop a fleeing unlicensed driver.
Backpacker returns home empty-handed
A German backpacker was robbed by a couple who gave him a ride from Kaitaia.
Our real-life heroes honoured
Those in search and rescue often put their lives on the line. These are their stories.
Mob tells tourists to pay in cigarettes
German tourists badly frightened after being confronted by Mongrel Mob members.
CCTV of attack on railway volunteer
Can you identify these youths suspected of bashing a vintage railway volunteer?
Grab your raincoat: Cyclone remnants to bring heavy rain
Cyclone Donna will lose a lot of power as she hits NZ, but will still bring heavy rain.
Colourful kakariki set to return to Bay
The brightly coloured red-crowned parakeet could return to the Bay of Islands this winter
Mongrels by name...
Politicians have long talked about banning gangs, but it will never happen.
Flocking to a lake made by weather
Flocks of swans are taking up residence in weather-made lakes in Hawkes Bay.
Ngati Kahu: It's the iwi that decides
Ngati Kahu pursuing its legal rights through the courts and Waitangi Tribunal.
Disease new threat to forest industry
A disease that is devastating trees in Europe could come here.
'Sneaky attack' on the environment
Fish & Game has accused the government of mounting a "sneaky backdoor attack"
Fighting for the region's fish stocks
A Hokianga man is becoming increasingly incensed by pillaging of New Zealand's fish stocks
Everything lost in Pawarenga fire
A North Hokianga man has lost his house and all its contents to fire.
Fighting for the fish stocks in Hokianga
Call to close Hokianga coast to commercial fishing until fish stocks rise again.
Loved ones honoured
School community lost four members in eight months leading up to festival.
Iwi claims on hold
Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngati Kahu's mandate to pursue treat claims suspended.
New boat plus rescue award for Far North Surf Rescue
New boat plus an award for Far North Rescue team
Officials work to contain fungal threat
Biosecurity teams in Kerikeri are trying to contain the fungal plant disease myrtle rust.
Burgled butcher's plight touches hearts
Singapore donor says he admires burgled butcher's determination to carry on
Mike Finlayson: Water under pressure
Water, one of the elements most essential to life, is now getting the attention it needs
The biggest weevil of all
New Zealand is proudly home to the world's largest brentid weevil
Letters: Bad vibe for New Zealand
A reader is disgusted by people who don't want to integrate to our culture.
An investment in the future of Kaitaia
History was made in Kaitaia when the first sod was turned at Te Hiku Sports Hub.
Progress for Hikurangi hemp industry
Hikurangi Enterprises has established a small trial crop of industrial hemp.
Anyone dying for a limit bag?
Duck hunters are being urged to wear life jackets during hunting season.
Farmers: Migrant labour still needed
Federated Farmers welcomed the promise of continued access to migrant labour.
Two in a row for Kaitaia
Business and Professional Women Kaitaia win the Anne Todd Issues Award for the second time
'Swords will not be required' for new JPs
District Court judge Murray Hunt offered his congratulations to two new JPs.
Iwi lay claim to coast
Three Te Hiku iwi and Parengarenga Incorporation have filed claims for the coastline
Boxing: Chen ready for challenging year
Kyle Chen is gearing up for what is shaping up to be his busiest year.
Ohaeawai teen player in championship tennis squad
Tennis hopeful Kaleb Stevens from Ohaeawai will join the 20-strong Team 10nis NZ squad.
Football: Ample room for more young 'uns
The Kaitaia junior football season is kicking off this Saturday