Dion Wharerau's success is built on determination and hard work.

The call for a reduced sped limit over Kawakawa's three bridges has strong support

Peter Jackson says failing to send children to school is abuse

Men caught driving from the the Ahipara golf club with excess alcohol were 100m from home.

The car is off the road and the person is lying beside it, police say

Crash has left two children with serious injuries, with one in a critical condition.

Power crews are on standby as wet and windy weather starts to lash the North Island.

"I totally refute these allegations, it just never happened."

The Workman Tankard fishing contest produced little results on the weekend.

Glenda Job's tomatoes are in a class of their own.

The world's last passenger-carrying Catalina is coming to Kaitaia

A Bay of Islands businessman disputes the benefits of a reduced speed limit at Kawakawa.

Letter of praise authored by woman who now accuses cop of sexual assault unearthed.

School abandons tug-of-wars after its principal almost lost a finger when a rope snapped.

Every so often the Far North produces an especially egregious example of bad behavior.

Federated Farmers: Some of our best soils are lost to suburban spread, writes Kim Reilly.

Farmer confidence has dropped according to a recent Feds survey.

Hundreds of new pest traps have been put to work in the bay of Islands.

A small roadside garden has been repaired after vandals attacked it.

The FNDC says vicious dogs are not unique to Kaikohe

Education Council disappojnts principal Pat Newman

A Far North principal wants parents to take more responsibility for their truant children

NZME has released its full-year results.

Anglers came from afar to take on the Best in the West fishing competition this weekend.

Fairburn Hall - from a barbecue to high tea

"I felt like if they hadn't come to the house that day I probably would have died."

Five out of 16 dogs located on Harold Ave by dog rangers were unregistered.

Barbecue, a market and high tea on Fairburn's agenda

Well-behaved, vaccinated and leashed dogs will be welcome at Bark in the Park

Whiria te Muka is prepared for a spike in whanau harm