Paul and Tania Desmond have conceded defeat over council compliance demands.

High tea and a harpist show strong appeal.

It's been a great year for the Friends of Rangikapiti.

"Other women see me and say, 'Far out, if she can do it, so can I'."

Otaua Valley farmer laments lack of council attention.

An Auckland family assures dairy farmers that they are appreciated.

If James Cook was a barbarian, what of those who have followed him?

The planning process for transitional housing at Ahipara has just begun.

Greg Berghan is flying the flag(s) for the RWC.

Road closure and diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

"It was quite close to properties at one stage, but no properties were damaged."

Now we'll just get one side of the climate change story.

Museum @ Te Ahu celebrates its golden jubilee with high tea.

Consent sought to use the former Baylinks Motel for permanent transitional housing.

A new generation of kaitiaki is being nurtured at Ahipara.

Di West has built a creative career from one line in a song.

Kai Ora Fund supports projects that enable people to grow their own nutritious food.

Cruise ship company will support conservation efforts.

Dairy farmers are under attack from all quarters.

Water-cleaning technology at Mangonui will be a NZ first.

The FNDC plans sealing on six metal roads, NZTA willing.

Abundant Life School's jazz ensemble excels in Auckland.

Paihia Kindy has an Enviroschools bronze award.

Prison programme leader Arrin Clark wins an Art Access award.

The Far North iwi Ngāti Kahu says it was not consulted about Mangonui being included.

Dayna Grant gives Kerikeri's future stars a lesson in stunt fighting.

Farmers face a complex juggling act with so many rules these days.

"We started with a group of mates in January 2006, and have risen to 352 members."

There are long-held misconceptions about how to save tax - here's how to do it.