Winston Peters launches fierce defence of David Parker over Te Arai exemption.

Mangawhai schoolgirl's Seaweek poem earns seafood BBQ for the school

A stolen tractor in pursuit on SH1 from Kaiwaka to Wellsford.

Woman speaks about the dramatic rescue of herself and 11 swimmers caught in a rip.

Seeing people change, get well and live the life they want to is the most rewarding part.

The Hawaiki cable has landed - so what does this mean for Northland?

Nicky Sinden wants people to head down to their local beach on Sunday for a clean-up.

Deck at the Mangawhai Tavern collapse

A new art exhibition highlights an environmental "time bomb" in the Hauraki Gulf.

A relieved mum is among those whose hearts were touched by a Mangawhai man's kindness.

Gordon Pryor woke to a Goldilocks moment this morning, but he didn't call police.

Isobel Greenwood on her QSM: ''I don't think I've done enough to deserve it.''

New Zealand's notoriously fickle weather will behave for most tomorrow night.

Gent choosing not to say why he's leaving as mayor and what he plans to do now.

Winston Peters is "where we need him", independence group says.

A couple will fundraise for 18 months and race the 2000km Mongol Rally to prevent suicide.

Former RSA president Bill Kerr has been convicted of wearing medals he didn't earn.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were spotted attending a wedding in Mangawhai.

Mangawhai residents' empty water tanks are being filled, thanks in part to the milk of corporate kindness. Last weekend's rain eased

Some Mangawhai residents are out of water and facing longer delays to replenish their tanks after WaterCare turned off the taps at their closest filling stations.

Grow your own wine and drink it in these peaceful surroundings, says Leigh Bramwell

Chicken, lime and lemongrass might not be the most traditional sausage flavour, but it has come out tops in this year's national sausage competition.

More preliminary elections results are trickling in from the regions this morning - Kaipara District has a new mayor and the Chatham Islands have re-elected its current mayor.

The median price of properties in Mission Bay has doubled in the six months from February to June to more than $2 million.

It is invite only, has a six-figure membership fee and a strict 'no assholes' policy. Tara Iti is destined to become NZ's premiere golfing paradise.

Can't afford to buy a house in Auckland and think you're running out of options? Ruled out Tauranga and Hamilton? Where are the next northern property hotspots?

Suspicious behaviour at a coastal holiday home has led to the discovery of a methamphetamine lab in Northland.

A developer has backtracked on its plans to move a beachside carpark.

When Blake Raven saw an emu wandering the streets of Mangawhai yesterday, he thought it was pretty random.