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

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

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.

Fan zones across Northland erupt as Kiwi boat crushes Italian rival 7-3.

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

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.

Poplars and willows are the seldom-recognised heroes.

NZ's biggest surfcasting contest kicks off today on Ninety Mile Beach with 1000 anglers.

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

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.

Gorge will open for cars - in convoys.

Sports Hub project is gathering momentum.

Paradise Pets Grooming followed the tsunami evacuation message with 26 dogs in tow. Video / Supplied

People who have evacuated to higher ground are told to stay put.