The first chick of the season from New Zealand's endangered fairy tern hatches at Pakiri

Dargaville hosts Santa, an academic, doctor, nanotechnologist and author. Why?

There's plenty happening around Northland.

Mangawhai entrepreneur Jules Bright using Māori naturopathic plants to save coral reefs.

Mangawhai is pegged for a huge commercial and lifestyle greenfields development.

The Rogans were part of a group of ratepayers who withheld payments for several years.

"I saw a pair of feet sticking out from under the quad bike."

From music to the agricultural and pastoral show - there's plenty on this weekend.

The initiative plans to deliver cards to people who are feeling lonely this Christmas.

The Court of Appeal has ruled the Mangawhai residents were not allowed to withhold rates.

Looking for something to do? Here is our event guide for Northland.

Northland business award winners announced.

Northland's residential property price gains.

DoC rangers surprised one of New Zealand's rarest birds has laid eggs in October.

Lifeguards start patrolling Northland's surf beaches

Events around the region

Surf patrols start on Northland beaches from Saturday.

Demonstrations include electricity from older-style appliances to the latest technology.

Five Northland sports facilities are set to get slice of $3.8m regional council pie.

Dargaville based reporter Rose Stirling brings you the latest news from the mighty Kaipara

The Stafford Choat bowl, plate and cup were on the line over the weekend.

News snippets from around Northland

Lots to do in the North during the next week.

News snippets from around Northland

Median house prices reach record $481,000 in Northland

Ashley Cullen is urging Northland farmers to register for NAIT.

Daffodil Day collectors are out in force across Northland.

Trust chairman says offer of organic milk instead was refused.

Know your limits: scallop season opens in Northland tomorrow.

The latest community news from Bream Bay, on Northland's east coast.