High tide meant firefighters had to use a 4WD ute to reach the blaze.

Ōhaeawai, just east of Kaikohe, has been celebrating Taiamai Day for more than a decade.

Water restrictions lifted in Kawakawa-Moerewa and Kaikohe-Ngāwhā thanks to February rain.

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.

Show explores environmental themes such as the kauri dieback afflicting Waipoua Forest.

The fire was so big it took 15 firefighters almost eight hours to put out.

Heat, lack of water and flammable gas cylinders posed headaches for firefighters.

Bay of Islands Māori land trust working to eradicate pests and bring back native wildlife.

We'll keep you up to date on what's happening in the region.

Portia Woodman is backing a new initiative to tackle period poverty in Northland.

3 homes evacuated and 2 helicopter being used in Far North Fire

Police were called to reports of a stabbing at Kaikohe petrol station.

The planting event is hosted by a new trust which is aiming to restore life to the awa.

Mum of meth-addicted Northlander calls for help with long-term treatment and rehab.

The women are believed to have gone over the Otiria Falls on a kayak and a lilo.

While storm damaged treatment plants are back in action, the reservoirs have fallen low.

Flooding and slips closed the roads surrounding the woman, who's just 29 weeks' pregnant.

Scientists want reports of any southern right whales especially.

Four people owe their lives to rescuers' skill, bravery.

Covid-19 has placed staff under even more pressure.

Park hopes to draw tenants with cheap power, secure water supply and ready infrastructure.