Latest from Bay of Islands

Dog owner wonders why SPCA couldn't shut down alleged puppy farm

An Auckland man who bought a puppy from an alleged puppy farm in Northland wants answers.

Missing man: Police search stretches into second day

Police are asking people to check any personal CCTV footage for signs of the 72-year-old.

Police want convicted child abuser's Google account destroyed

Should our tech giants be doing more when it comes to child sexual abuse material online?

Hoax 111 call: Rescue chopper part of large-scale callout

Police dealing with hoax calls don't want kids to fear calling 111 in a real emergency.

Dinosaur man beats meth, declares war on litter

Travis Takutai and his kids are raising rubbish clean-up awareness in Whangārei.

Northland arsonist re-sentenced to community work

Starting a fire in a historic Bay of Islands reserve with a home-made bomb reckless.

More feral dogs seen on under-siege Far North farm

Farmer wants a cull of feral dogs before more animals are killed.

Nalinee Giri's memory lives on in Kerikeri community pantry

'Nalinee's Pantry' remembers woman who gave food, clothes and toys to families in need.

Young driver, 150km/h speeds, and a faulty car a fatal combo that killed Northland teen

Kiwis are driving too fast on roads not designed for high speeds, a coroner says.

How repair cafes are helping communities save money and the planet

Reporter Jenny Ling talks to the Paihia Repair Cafe crew to learn what it's all about.

Collins won't attend Waitangi if again denied speaking rights

It comes as the Waitangi National Trust Board consults over speaking rights.

Atrocious goat track: Motorist fumes over state of Northland state highway

Northland motorists are tired of forking out to fix car damage caused by state highways.

Return of New Zealand Tourism Awards welcomed

Former award winners look forward to return of the awards night this year.

Korean spiritual leader made to pay $1.24m for property purchase breaches

Judge accepted breaches were accidental and Lee's businesses had helped the Far North.

'I love you son': Families' grief as man charged with murder

The man killed in Saturday's homicide has been named as Haze Peihopa, 23, from Auckland.

Whangārei man tells jury of 'confession' to murder

Samuel Pou told a drinking mate he burnt his partner's body on a farm.