Makana Confections Kerikeri owner Brian Devlin and his wife Carole Flowers, had to close the popular Makana café in December due to staff shortages. Photo / file Staff shortages are putting Northland business owners...

Graham Bracey spent more than 30 years as a police officer, and was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal when he retired in 1989. Photo / NZ Police Police are mourning the death of pioneer...

Members of Northland’s Vanuatu community march from Bay of Islands Lodge to Paihia Pacific Resort for a flag raising ceremony to celebrate their independence day. Photo / Victoria Howells Though far from home, members...

Ingrid Visser/Punta Norte Orca Research/Supplied A female orca uses the surf to catch a sea lion pup in Argentina, skills learnt from young. While surfing on a wave might be a lot of fun,...