Caulerpa has been found at six new locations near Paihia.

Opportunity sectors are energy, tourism, primary manufacturing and marine manufacturing.

Tina Johnson was lifted into the tornado with her mattress.

Tahi's open day features guided walks and mānuka honey tastings.

Travels always have their hiccups and curve balls.

As the blaze took hold, residents fled with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

The Waipoua River fire in Northland is fully contained at 91ha.

Ministry of Education is working with suppliers to improve meal delivery.

Bridge leading to Kaitāia Airport getting $1.3m upgrade, but road closed for 10 weeks.

Kaitāia Primary's sesquicentennial marks 150 years of the school

The latest news bites from around the region.

The family faced turmoil when told the plot was single, not double.

No homes have been damaged so far and no-one has been injured.

Police are searching for the truck driver after a house fell during transport.

Appeals for food, toiletries and clothing have been made for evacuees.

Move from Ngāpuhi and others to take total control of region's port.

Aim of the new $3.75m transit lounge is to free up bed space while comforting patients.

The cause of the 2ha fire is still under investigation.

It was the Northland Rescue Helicopter's 163rd mission so far this year.

Police say they are speaking with the family to investigate what occurred.

Police seek footage of vehicles involved, urging public assistance.

Police are still investigating the single vehicle crash in the Far North.

Robyn Martin-Kemp will discuss the case at Waitangi, highlighting rates protections.

Far North's Mitimiti gets funding to upgrade ageing drinking water system.

The latest Far North food fest is a celebration of all things meat.

$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.

Threatened Level 4 restrictions would limit water use to essentials like cooking.

Local councils want to keep decision-making powers over gene technology.