Severe weather has arrived for most of the country There are warnings in place for wind, rain and snow around both islands Cook Strait ferry crossings are set to be rough thanks to large...

Many motorists have sought compensation for damage to their cars caused by potholes and loose stone chips while driving Northland’s notorious state highways. Photo / Michael Cunningham Pleas for compensation by cash-strapped motorists suffering...

A group of around 300 Save Our Sand protesters spells out S.O.S on the beach. Photo / Michael Cunningham Hundreds of people came together to protect the “irreplaceable” sand at Pakiri in Mangawhai and...

Three-year-old Lyra Devenie Keene makes friends with a moa during a performance of Poetry by Monsters. Photo / Peter de Graaf The inaugural Morph Puppet Festival wrapped up in Kerikeri on Sunday after five...

Doing the best for the children in care, for the staff at school, and for the community has been at the forefront of Kaeo Primary School principal Paul Barker’s mind, he says. Photo /...

Retired horses hang out at Tracy and Martin Croucher’s property near Dargaville. Photo / supplied They run pretty fast for a bunch of retired “old boys”. For their advanced age they play a lot...

PLUNGE! Pop Culture Convention comes to Whangārei for the fourth year. In the photo are Judy Rogers (left), organiser Aru Singh, and Lynnette Nattrass. Photo / Michael Cunningham The PLUNGE! Pop Culture Convention in...

Mokau Marae, near Whangaruru, is one of eight Ngātiwai marae involved in the solar power project. Photo / Te Poari o Ngātiwai A solar power scheme at eight Ngātiwai marae is expected to also...

School winter holidays begin on Monday. Explore Northland’s various holiday programs and tourist destinations this winter. Photo / Michael Cunningham Following a cold “twindemic”-hit term, the much-awaited school holidays are finally here. While travelling...