High tide meant firefighters had to use a 4WD ute to reach the blaze.

Dickson Hohaia came all the way from South Taranaki to bag the winning snapper.

Ōhaeawai, just east of Kaikohe, has been celebrating Taiamai Day for more than a decade.

Water restrictions lifted in Kawakawa-Moerewa and Kaikohe-Ngāwhā thanks to February rain.

Winner Dickson Hohaia says he'll display his fish in his hallway for the rest of his life.

Two-month trial follows locals' calls for a permanent police presence in BOI tourist town.

Far North council consulting on four big plans, looking ahead up to 80 years, all at once.

Fisheries NZ is calling for submissions on the scallop-harvesting ban in Whangaroa.

Richard Tepania of Ahipara top of the day one leaderboard with a 6.555kg snapper.

Ahipara's Richard Tepania bagged day one's $2000 heaviest fish prize with a 6.555kg catch.

The 'toughest two minutes in sport' puts firefighters' skill and strength to the test.

Firefighters left wondering how driver managed to roll the car onto its side in CBD.

Everyone experiences pain at some time in their lives.

This year's theme was 'Manaakitanga – Supporting Through Change

New directors are appointed by shareholders.

Since starting in Hikurangi this firefighters' bike club has spread to every corner of NZ.

Show explores environmental themes such as the kauri dieback afflicting Waipoua Forest.

Licensing backlog threatens some shooters' season.

Jail for dangerous driving causing death.

Ngāwhā storage dam is making rapid progress.

Homes are needed for 206 Kaimanawa horses.

Research shows drug laws are falling out of favour.

Tsunami warning prompted mass evacuations.

Second fire finishes off the old bowling club pavilion.

Another weta - with wings.

Harawira says the days of applauding good intentions are long gone.