A major financier has repossessed equipment from the owner of forestry business HarvestPro New Zealand.

The coffin containing Choie Sew Hoy was lost when the SS Ventnor sunk off NZ more than 110 years ago. Now his grandson wants to return him to China.

Deep within the Hokianga is a quiet settlement adrift from the rat race, writes Hannah Sperber.

Be sure to check out these terrific spots next time you're up north.

A round trip to the Bay of Islands ticks all the boxes for Donna McIntyre.

A man died in the Far North after he climbed a power pole and touched wires connected to a 11,000 volt transformer following a fight with his girlfriend.

The body of a man found in the Hokianga Harbour will be released to his family for burial as soon as his identity is confirmed.

A night walk in Waipoua Forest and surfing Hokianga Harbour's sand dunes create a thrilling weekend.

As the Herald reported this week, many national cycleway trails are open. But elsewhere progress is painfully slow. Kirsten Warner visits Hokianga to find out why

Fashion designer Lise Strathdee has found herself at home in the remote outpost of Kohukohu in the Hokianga where she can indulge all of her passions.

It doesn't take long for the creative and picturesque charms of Northland's west coast to enrapture Kirsten Warner.

Paul Rush discovers hidden treasures among the nikau, cabbage trees and kauri of this famous harbour.

A Northland tour destination brings back fond memories for one of the members of Fat Freddy's Drop.

Marmon was one of many Europeans who jumped ship to live with Maori in the early days of contact.

Paul Rush pays homage to giant hermaphrodites and fairy people in the ancient kauri kingdom of Waipoua.

Hato Paparoa was once one of the faces of Child Cancer, but this year signed autographs until his arm hurt at the Berlin film festival.

Jim Eagles puts his grey matter to the test on a visit to a corner of Northland.