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.

Liz Light visits Ralph Hotere's final Hokianga home.

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.

Northland Maori leaders are calling for all Ngapuhi to be involved in determining a final resting place for Hone Heke’s bones.

The biggest signing of the Treaty of Waitangi was in the Hokianga. Liz Light visits the site that will host an alternative Waitangi celebration next month.

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.