Kororāreka translates to sweet penguin – the little blue penguin being the kororā and reka meaning sweet. Photo: 123RF One of the main advocates behind a proposal to restore the original Māori name to...

The man was jailed for 15 months for the violent assault on his partner and child. Photo / 123rf WARNING: This story deals with domestic violence and may be upsetting to some readers. A...

Investigators trying to find out what happened when a boat and ferry collided in the Bay of Islands last week are appealing for witnesses with information or video to come forward. The crash, just...

Rex and Fiona Wilson at their boarded-up shop, Gold n Gifts, with friend Jackie Lavell sweeping up the last of the broken glass. Photo / Peter de Graaf Three youths aged 15 and 16...

A $68m upgrade of Mangawhai wastewater scheme is being proposed. Kaipara District Council says it is looking to the future with a proposed $68 million wastewater scheme upgrade for Mangawhai. Just 136 connections are...

A Far North man is facing charges of indecently assaulting and physically hitting a vulnerable rest home resident. The 28-year-old man was due to appear in Kaikohe District Court on Tuesday to face five...