Two Northland drowning hotspots are still without lifeguards, despite a coroner urging authorities to consider bringing them in. With a busy summer at Northland swimming spots expected, Surf Life Saving is calling for an...

Denny Harden and Jimmy Webb [pictured cutting Lucas’ hair], said the feedback from The Barber Shop documentary series has been amazing. Photo / Jenny Ling A legendary hangout where Far North rangatahi can share...

Owha the leopard seal is a regular visitor to Northland and Auckland, delighting people with her presence, but new research shows that the seal can change her spots. Photo / NZME While it’s said...

New Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson in the former Dargaville Borough’s Mayoral Chair. Photo / Susan Botting By Susan Botting – Local Democracy Reporter for Northland New Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson has fired a shot...

The Ruawai Flats are home to considerable agriculture and horticulture production, including a large portion of New Zealand’s kumara production. Photo / supplied Farmers on flood plains hope to be ready if climate change...

Seventy-six-year-old Chris Radich says he’s been left traumatised from a near-fatal dog attack and wants harsher action from FNDC against the dog owner responsible for the dog that attacked him. Photo/Myjanne Jensen A Far...

A man who had just been assaulted was urged by a gang member to pay up $2500 and was watched over until he went to the bank to withdraw cash. There, the victim sent...

Easy access to booze is having an impact on our roads in the form of alcohol-related crashes. Photo / NZME OPINION Earlier this month I spent a day and a bit back in council...