The discovery of rare pateke - native brown teal ducks - in a part of Northland they are not normally found has excited conservationists. But

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?

Natalie Akoorie finds she's a little wobbly on her sea legs but her husband gets to enjoy the rich sealife of the Poor Knights Islands.

At the sea life-rich Poor Knights, Donna McIntyre and family let the fish find them.

The beautiful Tutukaka Coast in Northland is a great getaway from the city even in the cooler season, writes Scott Kara.