Latest from Ruakaka

Family 'devastated' at loss of young father

Kaine Johnston, 23, is remembered by his family as someone who could light up the room with his calming nature.

Police arrest 'professional shoplifter'

Good information from Whangarei store workers led to the arrest of a "professional shoplifter" and her co-offender, police say.

Kia ora: Ruakaka

Elisabeth Easther heads north to the township built by oil.

Racing: Fastdane Rocky sets sights on Karaka

All eyes will be on the royally bred 2-year-old Fastdane Rocky as the high-priced yearling sale graduate makes his raceday debut in the Fell Engineering 1000 at Ruakaka tomorrow.