Justine Daw doesn’t mince words when describing the Kaipara Harbour: “It’s blooming massive”. It’s not an exaggeration for the largest natural harbour in the southern hemisphere, which straddles Northland and Auckland’s west coast. It...

Northland beaches are a staple during summer holidays, but what other activities are available? Photo / Michael Cunningham Finding things to do to keep the kids busy over the summer holidays can be tough....

Glenn Edney from Ocean Spirit Charitable Trust, pictured where kelplings are planted at Church Bay. Photo / Tania Whyte A project aiming to restore the kelp forests of Tūtūkākā has been fast-tracked thanks to...

OPINION Physical fitness, like everything else, doesn’t just happen. It is the result of actions taken. And there is the biggest clue to succeeding with your fitness goals. Action. You can think about your...

A woven basket, brimming with picnicking goodies on display. Photo / Supplied I remember having this romantic notion of what a picnic looked like as a child. Everything perfectly wrapped and placed precisely in...

The Gong, Duan and Wang families from Hamilton, toughing it out in tents at the Top 10 Holiday Park in Whangārei, didn’t even think about cutting their holiday short. Photo / Tania Whyte Northland...