Chicken, lime and lemongrass might not be the most traditional sausage flavour, but it has come out tops in this year's national sausage competition.

More preliminary elections results are trickling in from the regions this morning - Kaipara District has a new mayor and the Chatham Islands have re-elected its current mayor.

The median price of properties in Mission Bay has doubled in the six months from February to June to more than $2 million.

It is invite only, has a six-figure membership fee and a strict 'no assholes' policy. Tara Iti is destined to become NZ's premiere golfing paradise.

Can't afford to buy a house in Auckland and think you're running out of options? Ruled out Tauranga and Hamilton? Where are the next northern property hotspots?

Suspicious behaviour at a coastal holiday home has led to the discovery of a methamphetamine lab in Northland.

A developer has backtracked on its plans to move a beachside carpark.

When Blake Raven saw an emu wandering the streets of Mangawhai yesterday, he thought it was pretty random.

An orca found stranded just north of the Mangawhai Heads Surf Life Saving Club has died.

Expat American working on a property development that just happens to include an exclusive golf course.

The Queen's Birthday holiday road toll stands at a minimum of three this evening, with potentially a further fatality, following a number of crashes over the weekend.

They call it Magical Mangawhai, and with its beautiful beach, great food and proximity to Auckland we can see why.

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

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