Latest from Hokianga

The best of the mysterious Hokianga

Be sure to check out these terrific spots next time you're up north.

Man to go on trial for murder

Cheeky long weekend: Bay of Islands

A round trip to the Bay of Islands ticks all the boxes for Donna McIntyre.

Electrocuted after fight

A man died in the Far North after he climbed a power pole and touched wires connected to a 11,000 volt transformer following a fight with his girlfriend.

Body found on beach to be released to family

The body of a man found in the Hokianga Harbour will be released to his family for burial as soon as his identity is confirmed.

Massive search to find fisher's body

Missing man presumed drowned in harbour

Hokianga: Resting by the sea

Liz Light visits Ralph Hotere's final Hokianga home.

Northland: Holding up the sky

A night walk in Waipoua Forest and surfing Hokianga Harbour's sand dunes create a thrilling weekend.

Call for consultation over Hone Heke's remains

Northland Maori leaders are calling for all Ngapuhi to be involved in determining a final resting place for Hone Heke’s bones.

Hokianga: Honour thy chiefs

The biggest signing of the Treaty of Waitangi was in the Hokianga. Liz Light visits the site that will host an alternative Waitangi celebration next month.

Six-day plantation fire sparks warning

Hokianga: Hidden secrets

Paul Rush discovers hidden treasures among the nikau, cabbage trees and kauri of this famous harbour.

Hopepa's road to Opononi

A Northland tour destination brings back fond memories for one of the members of Fat Freddy's Drop.

Pair jailed for 'cowardly' attack on tourists

Book review: <i>Cannibal Jack</i> by Trevor Bentley

Marmon was one of many Europeans who jumped ship to live with Maori in the early days of contact.

Measles jabs offered

Waipoua: Whispers in the forest

Paul Rush pays homage to giant hermaphrodites and fairy people in the ancient kauri kingdom of Waipoua.