Fascinating find: Scientist finds link to ancient home of Māori
Scoria blocks found at three sites in NZ traced to a volcanic island near Tahiti.
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Photos: Kaikohe kids play mass ukulele concert
More than 100 kids took part in ukulele workshops with The Nukes as part of Upsurge fest
Northlanders put best foot forward for Gumboot Friday
Northlanders put best foot forward for Gumboot Friday.
MetalFest 2 to rock Kaitaia next month
There's just over four weeks until Kaitaia MetalFest 2 hits the Far North town.
What's On: Live music, festivals, fundraising and markets
There's plenty to do in the North this weekend.
Teenager Te Aroha Davis ready to help Habitat in Fiji
The Year 12 student will join Habitat for Humanity's Global Village Trip to Fiji.
North Hokianga 'a sitter' for dark sky status
Official dark sky status could boost boutique tourism in the area, proposal's backers say
Dawson running through the US rankings
Jai Dawson didn't even like running. Now, he's one of the best freshman runners in the US.
Three of 31 Northland stores sold alcohol to minor
Three of 31 Northland stores sold alcohol to minor.
'Gut-wrenching' ram-raid at Paihia surf store
Up to $10,000 worth of watches were stolen in third ram raid in Northland since Friday.
Public 'shut out' of access to Bay of Islands coast
More than 2500 signatures back call for road access to Taronui Bay, near Kerikeri.
Hundreds brave rain for Whangārei Relay for Life cancer fundraiser
More than 750 people registered for the Northland Relay for Life over the weekend.
In Lisa's footsteps: Parents retrace daughter's journey
Before Lisa Clark died aged 40, she told her dad: 'I don't want to be forgotten'.
Fruit growing family win big at Northland farm awards
Whangārei family win Northland Ballance Farm Environment Award winners
Guide to Northland premier club rugby (part 2)
The second five teams profiled ahead of round two of Northland's club rugby competition.
Sentencing of men who attacked Kerikeri 82-year-old deferred again
Victim was beaten by 17yo hitchhikers who dumped him by the roadside and stole his car.
Memorial services pay tribute to victims
Six out of seven Far North memorial services cancelled amid security concerns.
What's On: your guide to Northland events
There are events all over the region this weekend.
Barista students brew coffee in op shop window
Trainee baristas make coffees in the window of Salvation Army's Family Store in Whangārei
Big dry putting pressure on water supplies
Northlanders urged to conserve water as big dry predicted until May
Northland hui to help manuka honey suppliers
Northland hui to help manuka honey suppliers.
School's peace tribute to Christchurch
Bream Bay College students and staff create a visual message and tribute.
Driver critically injured in head-on smash near Kawakawa
Crash occurred at 12.20am just north of Kawakawa's Three Bridges.
Police roll out Operation Whakahaumanu after Christchurch attacks
Police officers advising on security and checking over lock-down procedures.
BOP golf professional Troy Ropiha takes out Waitangi Pro-Am Title
BOP golf professional Troy Ropiha takes out Waitangi Pro-Am Title
Rugby makes up largest percentage of Northland Legends of Sport
Rugby makes up largest percentage of Northland Legends of Sport
Man pleads not guilty to arson after Purerua explosion
Lawyer says his client set off the explosion but didn't expect it to start a fire.
It's party time in Mangonui
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North
Making rural connections in Northland
Farming and other rural business's access to digital technologies boosts economic growth
Caring project to honour Kerikeri teen Dion Hodder
Caring project to honour Kerikeri teen Dion Hodder