The mosquitoes up there are as big as sparrows, they told me. They come in swarms so big they blot out the sky, they added ominously.

The Eagles Nest spills across 75 acres of a peninsula looking down on the Bay of Islands along the way to Tapeka Pt.

Julia gives the all clear and we drop over the side, following the white mooring line down to the comms tower on top of the bridge.

A US-based "sand artist" has transformed a Northland beach with the help of a local Maori artist.

Jim Eagles rekindles his love affair with the country's National Clock Museum.

Group flooded out at Waipu told 'this is not India' when they asked security officer for help.

The tragedy happened off the Ahipara Beach end of 90 Mile Beach about 4.40pm.

Winston Peters has offered to pay John Key's favourite charity if the PM can find evidence that the New Zealand First leader has been fishing in his Northland electorate.

Tensions run high in an idyllic Northland bay after multi-millionaire evangelist is accused of breaching consent.

Relatives of a 5-year-old who died after being hit by a milk tanker in Northland are trying to come to grips with losing "the baby of the family".

An idyllic day was had by all when Lesley Springall escaped the kids and joined three sea turtles in the stunning waters off the Poor Knights Islands.

A policeman was assaulted and the squad car he was in was stolen in Northland last night.

Thieves crept through a family's tent while they were sleeping and stole Christmas presents in what was the start of a summer holiday from hell.

Police have charged a 22-year-old Northland man with the murder of Lee Rata as they continue to investigate whether others were involved in the fatal attack.

Kelly Lynch soaks up the old-world feeling in Waipu's ancient caves.

Accident follows an incident earlier in the night when a car flipped on the Northern Motorway in Auckland.

Allan Galbraith, an ex-detective who played a key role in cracking the Rainbow Warrior case, and his wife were deeply moved by the help they received following a serious crash.

A fresh alert has been issued over collecting and eating toxic shellfish from beaches along Northland's west coast.

Police believe a mystery red Toyota ute may provide vital clues in the hunt for the killer of Northland man in a quiet Mt Albert street last week.

A tiny town on a state highway seems to be the big cheese and is worth pulling over for, says Elisabeth Easther.

A body has been found at a Northland beach this morning believed to be the man who went missing while crab fishing last month.

A Northland man has died on a farm after his vehicle rolled this morning.

Lucy Casley explores Whangarei's stunning scenery and mouthwatering cuisine.

Rob Cox and family are charmed by Waitangi and its neighbouring towns.

November has been the deadliest month on Northland's roads so far this year, with the fourth fatal accident in less than a month.

It's no wonder Scottish migrants chose to settle in Waipu. Elisabeth Easther discovers its secrets.

Helen van Berkel becomes a fan of life on the road as she tours Northland in style.

Far North Deputy Mayor Tania McInnes has pledged to shave off her "crowning glory" if she can get $5000 in donations for a Northland children's charity.