Latest from Waipu

Police arrest 'professional shoplifter'

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

NZ's hottest northern property spots

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?

Rural broadband boost - final cell site switched on

The final cell site in the nationwide Rural Broadband Initiative has been switched on in Waipu.

Fatal car crash in Waipu

Waipu: Freedom caving in the limestone landscape

Kelly Lynch soaks up the old-world feeling in Waipu's ancient caves.

Kia ora: Waipu

It's no wonder Scottish migrants chose to settle in Waipu. Elisabeth Easther discovers its secrets.

NZ's best home crowned

A stunning waterfront property in Waipu has been crowned New Zealand's best home.

Fire strikes Waipu house for second time

A house that survived a previous arson attack was the scene of another suspicious fire last night.