The Bay of Islands Ocean Swimmers have taken the plunge at dawn on January 1 since 2006.

A historic kauri mill is too risky to enter so drones have recorded it for posterity.

Once a year holidaymakers at a Northland beach celebrate their love of the humble tractor.

From what to ditch to what you should focus on, these seniors know it all.

Chris Rogan made officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM)

Former world-beating Black Fern now tasked with growing the women's game in Northland.

Researcher Bruce Campbell saved NZ’s kiwifruit industry from the brink of disaster.

2022 in review: Michael Cunningham shares his favourite sporting shots of the year

Plenty of live music in Northland this summer as Covid restrictions gone

News snippets from Northland

Latest news from Northland's bowls scene.

Plea for Kiwis to take care of our marine reserves.

Scrub fire likely suspicious, cause still under investigation.

Firefighters battled blaze at Whangaroa, Northland, with one home evacuated.

Dairy owner and family have scary night after store burgled.

Police were called to Puna Rere Drive where the crash happened around 8.50pm.

A significant number of visitors are expected this summer.

From dogs playing in the water to the election of a new mayor, it's been a busy year.

Catch up on what's happening around the region.

The family were smoking fish on a barbecue when the fire started.

The family-friendly event attracted thousands of walk throughs.

The Ngunguru Gala Day is a long-running event popular with people of all ages.

Neighbours raised the alarm after noticing a house on Taipari St had caught fire.

Boxing Day continued the December trend of shoppers hitting stores in droves.

Creating meals is a family affair

Competitors travel from all over for the race held in the scenic coastal hotspot.

For two decades, Onerahi deputy fire chief Brian Redwood has help spread Christmas joy.