The recent spate of vandalism includes a bizarre incident in Paihia when urinals and toilet bowls were filled with potting mix. Photo: Supplied / FNDC Toilet vandals are costing Far North ratepayers dearly –...

The incident took place near Hahei Beach in Coromandel. Photo: 123RF The Thames-Coromandel mayor says there will be an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a young person who fell from a...

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...

The Whangārei fire as seen from the air on Thursday afternoon. Photo: Supplied / FENZ Whangārei firefighters are confident they will be able to contain a large scrub fire burning on the outskirts of...

The Whangārei fire as seen from the air on Thursday afternoon. Photo: Supplied / FENZ Whangārei firefighters are confident they will be able to contain a large scrub fire burning on the outskirts of...

Photo: 123RF A man left with life-threatening wounds after being shot in the Far North town of Mangōnui is now in a stable condition according to police. Kaitāia police were called to Mary Hassett...

Photo: 123rf.com Whangārei police have arrested a driver they say was tailgating other motorists and overtaking on blind corners. Senior Sergeant Dave Wilkinson said police were alerted to a car driving dangerously on Western...