Anika's efforts for animals is rewarded.

Diggers' Valley Rd dust `unbearable.'

Bach buyers looking to Cooper's, Karikari.

Bay Bush Action shows what possum trapping can do.

NZ's most toxic creature found at Russell.

First retirement village homes available soon.

A Diggers' Valley resident queries FNDC sealing priorities.

Water demand at an all-time high.

Hundreds of warriors from around the North Island perform a series of haka during commemorations for the 175th anniversary of the Battle of Te Ruapekapeka. Video / Peter de Graaf

Oystercatcher chick a New Year surprise.

Solar power finally a reality for the Switzer Home.

Watch the Prada Cup in luxury.

Back to using SH10.

A 22-year-old man was found on the side of the road with critical stab wounds.

Coffee machine (and beans) up for grabs.

Ahipara rises to the occasion.

Waikeria rioters must feel the full force of the law.

Stories of the fallen and those they left behind.

Small fire quickly doused.

Moored launch becomes an inferno.

Award for an extraordinary record of service.

Fears of another summer drought are growing.

Is the Basin really unswimmable?

Remember when banks were part of the community?

Another honour for Katie Murray.

A large fire in the Gumfields Historic Reserve in Ahipara on Tuesday resulted in more than 100 homes being evacuated. Video / Pool

Firefighters are heading to a fire near Kaitaia.

The cause of a fire that has burnt 56ha of scrub and native bush is under investigation.

'Pretty horrendous': Fire near Ahipara spreads; Far North Mayor fears for homes as 100 properties evacuated.

'The unfortunate consequence ... is that the fire is still spreading.'