Latest from Kerikeri

Top coaches glad to attend Far North academy

Newborns beat odds to survive

A pint-sized namesake of rocker Axl Rose and his identical twin brother have fought the odds and survived. Newborns Axel and Kyan Crossley-Coe suffer from a rare syndrome that affects just 5 to 10 per cent of identical twins. About one in 2

'Red' teams can rely on plenty of supporters in the Far North

Thousands taken in Eftpos scam

A con-artist has taken thousands of dollars from Northland shops in a sophisticated Eftpos scam. Police say the scam - involving a fake courier - is likely to have been used elsewhere in New Zealand

Pollution hits Northland tourist sites

People visiting the Kerikeri Basin near the Stone Store could come face-to-face with a sign warning them the water is polluted.

Far North 'rubbish' ads provoke and delight

A shirtless Far North Mayor Wayne Brown with a body that looks suspiciously like Dan Carter's. The Mona Lisa in a judge's wig and a bikini.

Discover distance running at 'easier' half marathon

Large scrub fire in the far North

Rental car firm comes with Northland lifestyle

20th drink-driving conviction earns Kerikeri man two-year jail term

Costly King Lear

Stepfather guilty of toddler's manslaughter

A jury in the Whangarei trial of drug dealer Kyle Skerten has found him guilty of the manslaughter of his 15-month-old stepson, but not guilty of murder.

Toddler could have bounced out of cot, court told

A 15-month-old boy could have suffered fatal head injuries after using his mattress to bounce out of his cot, a murder trial has been told.

Drink-drive death accused back in court

Engine failure but sky diver back for more

Teens arrested after school fires