The story of four different Kiwis who've chosen to jump off the "normal life" path.

Fire crews have controlled a "fully involved" house fire in Whangarei.

First Maori policewoman from Northland has died.

Northland teenager involved in aggravated robbery sentenced to 5 years and 10 months jail.

Two men involved in separate police pursuits have both made court appearances.

A man fleeing on a motorbike and another in a car arrested in separate incidents.

Mechanical fault causes disruption to morning traffic.

The rental shortage has forced one family to fork out $4000 a month staying in a motel.

New building the first major new commercial development in the CBD for several years.

Whangarei-raised adoptee Alex Gilbert features in Russian documentary.

21-year-old charged after death of Kaikohe man Christopher Vujcich.

Five beaches, 13km of coastline and a working farm don't come cheap, though.

Christopher Vujcich was involved in an altercation on Friday night, and died this morning.

Nine-hour wait for fire alarm call frustrates Fire Service investigator.

Two Whangarei women are applying for a licence to grow medicinal cannabis near the city.

The Stage Challenge Foundation says lack of funding is behind the event being axed.

Police urge anyone with information on the possible Nissan Prado to call them.

Rough seas and strong easterlies kill penguins and other seabirds on Northland east coast.

Shortland Street actor gutted to hear the school stage competition axed.

Fatal crash thought to have happened while driver overtaking at speed.

Third eatery business the couple have acquired in the past 14 months.

Stage Challenge axing is a real blow to newly appointed leader.

Swimmers in surf unaware a shark was cruising in the water only metres away.

A person is in a critical condition after an assault at a party.

Man accused of smuggling 24.5kg of cocaine into Northland appears in court

Four seasons in one country - heat, thunderstorms and rain on way.

The puzzle of how plastic-looking bits turned up in a block of butter has been solved.

A search was raised after reports of a light aircraft crash landing near Ruakaka Beach.

Small bits of red stuff discovered in a block of butter sold in Northland.

Fishery officer sacked, then stood down.