Several gruesome dead cats have been found this week draped over the rail guard and fences near the main road leading to Tapora, east of Kaipara Harbour.

Taxpayers look likely to foot at least part of the bill for an $80 million debt blowout which brought down a small Northland council.

Danielle Wright spends the night in a little red caboose, before climbing Northland's iconic Tokatoka Peak.

There's plenty to see and do - and eat - in nearby Mangawhai, discovers Graham Hepburn.

Jim Eagles explores Northland's amazing rock formations.

Sometimes you wonder just what could be achieved in the world if small-town enthusiasm was harnessed, writes Colin Moore.