The indoor growing operation was discovered only when the smoke cleared.

Man accused of smuggling 24.5kg of cocaine into Northland appears in court

Police-Customs sting in Paihia seizes $10.8 million, one of New Zealand's largest hauls.

A tourist allegedly found in possession of 24kg of cocaine in Northland has fronted court.

French national charged with possession of cocaine for supply.

Police urge Northlanders to take it easy on the booze after alcohol-related incidents

Stella Schmid and Brad Windust want to rid the forest of pests to save the kiwi.

Boaties leap to the rescue when yacht comes off its moorings in Paihia.

Pampering in Paihia is the icing on a Bay of Islands trip, writes Miriyana Alexander.

A Pahia real estate agent acquitted of charges relating to dealing methamphetamine says police are still "aggressively pursuing her" and trying to ruin her life.

Tina Trenkner-Meade checks into reasonably-priced digs in a great location.

It's a perfect summer's day in Waitangi and Auckland, but messy weather with gales and rain are expected in some parts of the country.

A helicopter was needed to help battle a scrub fire in the Bay of Islands this afternoon. A Fire Service spokeswoman said the blaze

Four young women have been arrested for the aggravated robbery of a Paihia dairy thanks to an alert local who noticed a suspicious

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Bay of Islands the place to be for summer sun today

Paihia residents and visitors are urged to conserve water as a sharp increase in use strains the town's water supply. The summer

The best spots for enjoying a Christmas hamper outdoors will be in the Bay of Plenty, Nelson and Central Otago tomorrow.

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A 6200km road trip comes to an epic end, and a startling conclusion, in a place of pilgrimage.

Winston Aldworth checks into a property with postcard views of prime New Zealand scenery.

Our epic road trip reaches the Bay of Islands where there's always time to stop and soak up the sights.

Three people have been injured - one seriously - in a car crash in Northland this afternoon.

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?

On the way out to Moturua Island, our guide pointed out a spectacular mansion on the sprawling hillsides of Russell.

Catherine Smith discovers a vibrant dining scene in the gastronomic capital of Northland.

Two American tourists who were viciously assaulted less than 48 hours into their holiday say it won't ruin their time here.

Less than 48 hours into their holiday, two US tourists were the victims of a "vicious and unprovoked" attack in Northland - and one will need reconstructive surgery.

The driver of a speeding car which caught fire at the end of a bizarre police chase had to turn himself in after dense bush and gorse proved too rough, a witness says.

A driver speeding at 150km/h dropped a hitch-hiker off on the side of the road before continuing to flee police until his car caught fire.