Despite a fruitless search for great coffee, Diana Clement finds plenty to do and see in the warm and welcoming Bay of Islands.

Northland Maori leaders are calling for all Ngapuhi to be involved in determining a final resting place for Hone Heke’s bones.

Nature, wildife, culture, history, gorgeous food and a dose of adrenalin - Cate Foster takes advantage of the pleasures of the Bay of Islands.

A holiday weekend "break" with the kids leaves Dita De Boni feeling exhausted.

Rob McFarland spends a day cruising the Bay of Islands.

Northland takes on a whole new glow from a luxury sundeck, says Rachel Tiffen.

More than 50 people have been arrested in two separate large-scale drug operations targeting cannabis in Northland and Hawke's Bay.