Paihia claims crown as 'Hellhole of the Pacific'
Tourist spot defiled by smashed bottles, shot glasses, cans, blood, vomit, used condoms.
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NZ's oldest oak tree dies
Oak was brought from England as an acorn in 1824 and was admired by Charles Darwin.
Northland MP's 'coward's punch' Bill drawn
The bill would create a new offence covering fatal unprovoked assaults.
New group puts NorthPort back on agenda
Ports advisory group chair said having the first meeting at NorthPort ''sent a message''.
Tourism jewel: Why Paihia people are battling local thugs
A small group of Paihia residents are fighting to make the region safe again.
Three arrests after P labs bust in North
Two young children living at a Tokerau Beach rental property where police say P was made.
Mycoplasma bovis understood to be in Kaipara
Ashley Cullen is urging Northland farmers to register for NAIT.
Daffodil Day dedication for 16-year-old
Northland mum's Daffodil Day commitment for late daughter.
Logging truck spills load near Kawakawa, delays expected
Logs strewn over main highway after truck and trailer accident.
Roller doors glow red hot as workshop razed by fire
Firefighters managed to stop the flames spreading to an adjoining workshop.
Rainbow Warrior to visit as Greenpeace celebrates exploration ban
Rainbow Warrior will travel around New Zealand as part of the Oil Free Seas tour.
Jones wants Treaty grounds trust change
Trust's commercial arm a "superfluous appendage", Minister says
Long dispute over Urupukapuka Island access ends
Fullers GreatSights will spend $1m-plus on a new wharf as part of the deal with Explore.
Stranded whale to spend second night on Northland beach
It might never be known what caused two humpback whales to become stranded on Ripiro Beach
Myth of Mangahawea: Is this NZ's first human settlement?
Scientists have uncovered evidence of one of the first Polynesian settlements in Aotearoa.
Up, up and away - 104-year old goes parasailing in Paihia
Her adventurous spirit still strong, 104-year-old Ella Bayes goes parasailing at Paihia.
Section of SH11 in Far North closed until Friday
Wet weather has impacted NZTA's ability to do slip clearance work on SH11.
$6.7m pledged for Bay of Islands wharf upgrades
The $5m is in addition to $1.7m announced for the Bay of Islands Airport.
Don't drive tired, judge tells US visitor
US visitor convicted for careless driving causing injury in Northland.
Police recover haul of stolen machinery
Much of the machinery was taken days earlier in a ram raid at a Bay of Islands quarry.
Divers find missing prosthetic arm
Saturday wasn't the first time Ty-Ray White has lost his prosthetic arm wakeboarding.
Divers' amazing discovery after wakeboarder loses arm in Bay of Islands
A Paihia man's missing prosthetic arm found by helpful divers.
E.coli at beaches sparks warning
Testing last week indicated bacteria in a number of waterways across Northland.
Kawakawa highway could be closed six weeks
SH11 closure compounds a poor summer for Bay of Islands tourism businesses.
Remarkable escape as tree smashes onto car
'Reverse!'" Father's desperate call to son as hillside roars down onto road.
Schools cancelled, roads closed as flooding hits parts of NZ
Kids find joy as wet weather closes roads and causes slips across the north.
Ardern's full Waitangi schedule
This is what Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be doing while in Northland.
Trio rescued from Waitangi River island
Paddleboard, rope used to rescue stranded trio from river island
Cannabis growing starts house fire
The indoor growing operation was discovered only when the smoke cleared.
French national accused of importing 24kg of cocaine
Man accused of smuggling 24.5kg of cocaine into Northland appears in court
Man in court after cocaine bust in Northland
Police-Customs sting in Paihia seizes $10.8 million, one of New Zealand's largest hauls.
Tourist 'found with $10.8m of cocaine' appears in court
A tourist allegedly found in possession of 24kg of cocaine in Northland has fronted court.
French cruise ship passenger 'found with $10.8m of cocaine'
French national charged with possession of cocaine for supply.