Latest from Northland

'Just had the fright of his life': Missing boatie sparks late night rescue

The boatie was cold and extremely shaken when rescuers found him on Limestone Island.

Hopes high for peanut trials after weather wiped out crops

The trials yielded promising results in its first year.

Airport saga hits turbulence as Govt tells council to uphold their side of the bargain

Discussions about what Kaitāia Airport's lease will look like are underway.

'Retired weed-buster' who poisoned 50 trees at heritage site to cost DoC dearly

The poisoning came to light when a man was seen in the reserve drilling holes in trees.

No quick fix for Whangārei crash hotspot

Solution 'in coming years', but for now drivers urged to remain vigilant.

2023′s winter the fifth-warmest on record

Relatively hot June and July offset by below-average August temperatures.

Heavy downpours to hit North Island, tree falls in Herne Bay

As temperatures rise during the first week of spring, the rain will continue to fall.

Rare example of pre-World War I water infrastructure located in heart of Hikurangi

The rediscovered dams still function, and many of the original features are visible.

Photos: The pioneers behind Poroti's blooming orchid business

Owners Kane and Gail Matthews have spent 20 years refining the growing process.

Woman's 'heartwarming' encounter with whale a sign from the other side, she says

It was the seven-year anniversary since the woman's marine engineer father died.

'All this kindness': Fire victim, 80, living in shed overwhelmed as community donates $28,000

Arnold Kalnins had been living in a shed since his house burned down earlier this month.

'You thought you could hoodwink a jury': Man jailed for $24m cannabis operation

The man claimed they were growing blueberries and he had no idea.

Food is love: Far North restaurant owner shares tips on enjoying authentic Italian food

Sovrano Estate's new lease on life following problems with liquor licence.

Pouto farmers sink teeth into reviving dentistry in Dargaville

The Pouto Peninsula couple want to give back by providing the much-needed health service

Concerns raised about school's board after staff exodus

Ngunguru School Board of Trustees says that "change is a part of growth".

Dads know best: Senior fathers give their greatest advice for parenthood

A dose of classic dad humour was not amiss in the advice from these fathers.

Joe Bennett: Let me introduce you to the culinary delight of Pork Bennett

OPINION: It is neither fancy nor difficult to make. But it turns my knees to jelly.

Photos: Young performers dazzle at kapa haka festival

The festival is one of the biggest events on the Bay of Islands cultural calendar.