The deaths on unmanned beaches begs the question, do we need more patrols?

A helicopter attended the fire south of Kawakawa, near the Oyster Factory.

The event went ahead despite bouts of heavy rain — and crowds were pumping.

Far North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford shares her journey from binge drinking to sobriety.

After feeding the community, their other business was ram-raided.

You have to be crazy to start a business in a recession, right?

There's so much for locals and visitors to see and do on Urupukapuka Island

Friends scale cliffs, cross manure-filled creeks in five-day charity walk from Dargaville.

The Department of Conservation says ranger visibility deters offending.

The sick snapper with cloudy eyes and missing flesh should not be eaten, authorities warn.

There is no need for people to be alone or hungry on Christmas Day with two free events.

Some shops were quiet up until the week before Christmas but online orders are strong.

Mercury's $287 million wind farm near Omamari will produce enough power for 27,000 homes.

Thankfully no one was hurt when a man in a stolen vehicle allegedly rammed a police car.

Experts warn a lack of services and high deprivation fuel domestic violence in Northland.

Diane only recently lost her husband after he died while waiting for an ambulance.

Glenice and Lloyd Hall have decorated their Hilltop Avenue home for 26 years.

Exit Only has been a solid craft in getting the family to their destinations safely.

Brides' priorities have changed after a few years of big changes, Kylie Springford says.

Oranga Tamariki funding cuts threaten Northland's only trauma support, risking 230 children.

Dargaville Racecourse was set for a major development but the plan is no longer on track.

Northlanders seek tips to reduce Christmas stress, from shopping to family gatherings.

OPINION: 'There is no strategy, there is no plan, and there is no clear direction'.

More than 200 nurses marched in Whangārei as part of the national strike on Tuesday.

The Environmental Protection Agency stops work on the Far North water supply project.

North has low vaccination levels, more smoking, and housing insecurity.

The show also features royal-themed events, competitions, and live entertainment.

A young mum is warning anyone who finds a bank card to be careful how they advertise it.

Six Northlanders aged between 14-18 have been selected to represent New Zealand.