The disappearance of a father and daughter who set sail in a small catamaran 10 days ago is "very upsetting" for the family's local community.

Police are concerned for the welfare of a 49-year-old man and his daughter who left Kawhia Harbour on a catamaran nine days ago and haven't been seen since.

Cyclists will be able to pedal from one coast to the other this summer with the Twin Coast Cycle Trail Pou Herenga Tai all but complete. The

Don't let the morning cloud fool you - it is set to be a fine Boxing Day for New Zealanders, with Central Otago tipped as the best place to be.

The best spots for enjoying a Christmas hamper outdoors will be in the Bay of Plenty, Nelson and Central Otago tomorrow.

A former world number one tennis player has bought a prime chunk of Russell waterfront for almost $6 million.

Kauri dieback infection rates in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park have more than doubled in the past five years.

If variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.

You know you're in Northland when Santa arrives by waka ama with a United Tribes flag flying proudly from the back of his canoe.

Thousands of tourists arrived in the Bay of Islands this morning on the Celebrity Solstice cruise ship to be greeted by storm clouds and the power cut.

EXCLUSIVE: Hayley Holt has confirmed she will stand for the Green Party at next year's general election.

Burglars who broke into a jeweller's premise went for the best quality items.

The owners of a Kerikeri jewellery business are reeling after thieves targeted the best bling in the shop. Manufacturing and retail

Alex Braae visits the Treaty Grounds - a perfect spot to soak up a little of our history.

The final moments of a fire brigade's fishing competition fundraiser were cut short when the call for help went out.

An epidemic of methamphetamine is ripping communities apart - but the fightback has begun.

A Northland farmer's first attempt at releasing a song internationally via social media has clocked up a whopping 12 million Facebook views.

The country's most exclusive luxury lodge that features 3km of pristine coastline, four private beaches and many intimate coves opens today.

A_SW241014NADCLASSIC9037.JPG Defending champion boat Team Vodafone will be back under a new alias. Photo/Stephen Western By Andrew

At the birthplace of the nation, Winston Aldworth and his kids encounter our gritty past.

Almost 2000 foreign tourists have experienced the Bay of Islands as the cruise ship season kicked off this week.

A_MC230814NADPITA3.JPG HOT TOPIC: Pita Paraone has called a hui to discuss next year's Waitangi Day commemorations. PHOTO/MICHAEL

Two families have reached a custody agreement over the dog - named either Wilson or Bear depending who you asked.

Two Northlanders died in car accidents over the weekend, one of them drowned after the van he was in was swept away by a rain-swollen creek.

Lindy Laird samples the delights of the Bay of Islands.

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Olympic gold medal-winners Blair Tuke and Peter Burling will be honoured with a parade through Kerikeri's main street on Friday. The

A former teacher who admitted using his phone to film women in a bathroom and teenage girls in a public changing room has had his teaching registration cancelled.

In New Zealand's original seat of power, Winston Aldworth finds a pub to celebrate.

Winston Aldworth checks into a property with postcard views of prime New Zealand scenery.