Rescue chopper crews put in another big year.

There's no missing the arrival of Christmas at Ohaeawai.

Artwork reveals a rich vein of young talent.

Council barriers to security cameras are dismantled.

Mark Chamberlain's new novel is built around Far North experiences and characters.

Compiling a 90 Mile Beach plan will be very inclusive process.

Indigenous artists converge on Kaitaia.

Christmas boxes are packed and delivered.

Dry conditions are forcing kiwi to feed in daylight.

Pou once again mark the boundaries of the Tauroa rahui.

Ninety Mile Beach is attracting RAV4s that have passed their use-by date.

Four RSA stalwarts in Kaitaia awarded life membership.

Kaitiaki Rangers are all set to begin their summer.

A record load is delivered to Top Energy's new geothermal power station at Ngāwha.

Shine on Te Hiku youth awards are presented.

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.

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.

Integrated schools miss out on the government's $400 million maintenance bonus.

Brian Shepherd is the new muster record holder in Kaitaia.

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?