The battle of the berms is back - this time in Northland, where two residents are refusing to mow a berm 'the size of a council reserve' outside their homes.

Family members of four people killed in a pre-Christmas crash have visited the scene and performed a traditional Asian blessing.

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

This isolated Northland community is an ideal spot for a weekend break, writes Holly Jean Brooker.

A 16-year-old has been charged with the murder of a Whangarei man who was assaulted at his home on Sunday morning.

A father of three who died after an apparently unprovoked attack at his Whangarei property has been named by police.

North is just the tops, Elisabeth Easther discovers on a trip up to Whangarei.

Drink in the gorgeous views on one of the many hikes, says Elisabeth Easther.

Catherine Smith spends a refreshing weekend walking the coastal routes around Langs Beach.

Elisabeth Easther revels in an abundance of native wildlife.

Walking a spectacular coastal section of Te Araroa is a special New Zealand experience, writes Jim Eagles.

Alexia Santamaria finds that Whangarei is much more than just a rest stop.

After enjoying horse races on the beach at KareKare, Danielle Wright heads to Ruakaka to enjoy horse racing across from the beach.

The autumn school holidays have started, and Easter is next weekend - make the most of the last of the warm weather by going somewhere you've never been.

Bream Head's stunning landscape is just hours from Auckland, writes Andrew Stone.

Liz Light finds Tutukaka living up to the high expectations of it.

Diana Clement is blown away by the views, birdlife and forests of Northland's Bream Head.

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

Wayne Thompson relaxes at a northern coastal getaway close to white sand beaches and tranquil inlets.

Jo Johnson finds Whangarei is the perfect place to head for a midwinter weekend break.