A Far North conservation group has been named runner-up in national community awards.

A century ago New Zealand was in the grip of World War I, in which 18,500 members of the country's 1.16 million population were killed

Three saved as boat hit rocks and starts taking on water in the Bay of Islands.

Bay of Islands the place to be for summer sun today

The holiday road toll stands at 17, rising overnight with the deaths of two pedestrians in Northland.

Burglars who broke into a jeweller's premise went for the best quality items.

The owners of a Kerikeri jewellery business are reeling after thieves targeted the best bling in the shop. Manufacturing and retail

The final moments of a fire brigade's fishing competition fundraiser were cut short when the call for help went out.

An epidemic of methamphetamine is ripping communities apart - but the fightback has begun.

Five people dead in road crashes in the last 24 hours and several others seriously injured.