Taxpayers look likely to foot at least part of the bill for an $80 million debt blowout which brought down a small Northland council.

Danielle Wright spends the night in a little red caboose, before climbing Northland's iconic Tokatoka Peak.

There's plenty to see and do - and eat - in nearby Mangawhai, discovers Graham Hepburn.

Jim Eagles explores Northland's amazing rock formations.

Sometimes you wonder just what could be achieved in the world if small-town enthusiasm was harnessed, writes Colin Moore.