Crowds flock to Northland to enjoy summer holidays, but water restrictions have been announced, as dry conditions and the influx strain local resources. Photo: Supplied/ Northland Regional Council Water restrictions are being ramped up...

The fire near Whangārei reached its height on Thursday, but firefighters have been able to battle it back from the valley ridges, and establish a controlled perimeter. Photo: Supplied / FENZ Fire investigators have...

Sailing boats crowd the water off Russell at the star of last year’s Tall Ships race, with title winner R Tucker Thompson at right. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf One of the Bay...