There are plenty of activities to do in the north rain or shine, leaders say.

Volunteers are needed to tidy up rubbish at the big day in the Bay of Islands.

The contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.

Someone reportedly broke into the lounge and started the fire.

Experts say people can't relate to messages about crashes - until they're affected by one.

News snippets from the Far North

Love of the job sees Kaitāia constable Tui Baker promote life in the force.

Not only did Henry Bedell present to council, he also wrote to the Minister of Health.

Kaitāia shearer Flynn Harvey part of three-man world record.

Te Hiku Community Board gives funding to three organisations.

Far North kiwifruit harvest needs hundreds of people to fill vital jobs.

Pigs do battle at Kaikohe A&P Show

News snippets from Northland

Swells of up to 3m have been issued for the entire east coast of the North Island.

After nine years dormant, Far North historic home gets lily blossom.

Ngāti Kuri gets $6.6 million for land restoration and save taonga species

World record attempt for Kaitāia shearer Flynn Harvey.

'Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the 'terrible tragedy''

News snippets from the Far North

Kaitāia and Kaikohe charities get $21,000 from Z Energy campaign

Rain is forecast to follow high temperatures - including 28.5C in Dargaville.

Between 60,000 and 80,000 people are expected at Waitangi this year.

There is pushback after comments about Northland’s top tourist town being run down.

The 58-year-old was flown to hospital with critical injuries.

Marcel Syron still has no use of his legs and limited use of his fingers and hands.

Fifty-six of the country's best young singers to perform