A fire broke out on Te Toke Road in the Tahorakuri Forest area. Photo: Supplied Firefighters have been busy tackling scrub fires in the North Island. A vegetation fire at Tāheke in Northland is...

Cherry Daly with a photo of her mother Gwen Daly and the Mick Griffin Memorial Trophy, named in honour of her axeman grandfather. Photo: RNZ/Peter de Graaf A Northland family is devastated by the...

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...