Police name two people killed in crashes in Northland last week.

Toys, food, vouchers and newly-knitted blankets are just some of the items that have been donated to help a family of six who lost

Kaipara elects a new council for the first time since commissioners were appointed in 2012 but the Crown has not withdrawn completely.

Maungaturoto, Paparoa, Pahi, Tinopai, Matakohe, Ruawai and Tokatoka are a hop, skip and a jump from each other, and Elisabeth Easther found plenty in these tiny towns to delight.