The region's first home buyers are still hamstrung by eligibility rules and affordability.

Saturday's fixtures were the first Northland games held at Bluegoose since 2011.

The fifth profile of this series highlights the work of two hockey-loving sisters.

Kerikeri High School's Sky Gundry was too good for the rest of the under-16 girls field.

The event is free so all whānau can enjoy a day out.

A record of 50 years was broken despite the track being vandalised a week earlier.

Water tanks are being installed in numerous Northland schools.

It includes the passport competition, with return flights to Niue up for grabs.

The club's president took swift action after an incident between two clubs last year.

Water from iwi-owned bore due to reach Kaitaia in 14 days time.

Whangārei's Pippa Benton is passionate about marine conservation.

More Lotto luck, Child Cancer Appeal and gum trees felled.

John Wilde and Barbara Hopper battled tough opposition to take out the singles titles.

Police raid uncovered five greenhouses filled with more than 4000 plants.

Far North District Council hopes to tap into water storage funding

The crash happened south of Kaeo Bridge.

Today's second round will see Otamatea High School's 1st Xl join the fray.

Scam involved thieves posing as workers.

News snippets from across the region.

Police officer describes attack on canine companion just weeks after graduating.

Police say someone 'helping with inquiries', no one else sought for Monday night's death.

Army tanker trucks will take water to marae, community facilities where it is most needed.

Northland's bowlers and golfers are certainly keeping busy.

Police operation aims to help recidivist drivers get back on the road legally.

In the tournament's first edition, Northland's fighters walked away with a swag of medals.

More than two dozen aquifers are nearing their lowest groundwater levels on record.