A couple get the news they've waited so long for - a month after the decision was made.

"Whatever we threw at it, it just kept going. It was a monster and it was hungry."

Bob 'the Burglar' Berghan lived up to his nickname by stealing the limelight.

Five homes evacuated; four helicopters still at work this morning to control 80ha fire.

Prisoner's bid for freedom fails.

NgaiTakoto has begun a major avocado orchard development.

After 12 years, Juliet and Eric Garcia finally have resident visas.

Long service and good conduct medals have special meaning.

Two pound dogs are changing prison inmates' lives.

Manuka ointment is working wonders.

Te Rarawa will extend its dune protection on the Tauroa Peninsula.

Kori Puckey is Kaitaia's Firefighter of the Year.

Students in Kaitaia for wharekura `Olympics'

Harry Burkhardt succeeds Sally Macauley as DHB chair.

Should we believe politicians who tell us they know what they're doing?

The NZTA's warning against bridge jumping at Taipa misses its mark.

Peter Macauley honoured for extraordinary service to St John.

Volunteers don't come any better than David Price.

When is a drought not a drought?

Justice Paul Davison has reserved his decision on an appeal against consents granted.

"How do you claim title to what Tangaroa gives?" he asked.

The NZTA's change of mind doesn't make sense.

The NZTA says the bombing platform built on Taipa's new bridge should not be used.

Forestry training programme opens the door wide for women.

Volunteers remove tonnes of rubbish from 90 Mile Beach.

Kaitaia will launch the festive season in style.

Smoke from the Australian fires is colouring Kaitaia's sunsets.

Actor Pete Smith says he's prepared to die over renal unit issues.

The Ahipara Gamefish Club has enjoyed a great start to the new summer.

The AT220 trap is about to make life tougher for pests in Opua State Forest.