Game bird hunters are in the spotlight
This will be the first season under reformed gun laws, which banned most semi-automatics.
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Federated Farmers: Greens won't even talk
James Shaw isn't prepared to talk about the potential of genetic engineering.
Duck shooting: Maimai aren't the only option
Finding somewhere to hunt can be daunting, particularly for newcomers to the sport.
'Complete failure' to protect environment by regional councils
Fish & Game says regional councils had "completely failed" to protect the environment.
Suspect fish target in joint operation
Koi carp and rudd could have devastating impacts on waterways.
Editorial: Now they're not even called Christians
Christianity is gradually being marginalised, writes Peter Jackson.
Hapū bans vehicles from dunes
A Far North hapū moves to protect dunes on the Karikari Peninsula.
Family lose almost everything to fire
A fire leaves a Kaikohe family with little more than they clothes they are wearing
All Eva wants is a photo of Grandma
Eva Simpson is desperately seeking a photo of her grandmother, who died in 1945.
Saturn caught in occultation by Kaitaia man
An amateur astronomer captured a dramatic image of Saturn.
'Someone will know who did this': Beloved horse shot in its paddock
Six-year-old Blue, originally from Spirits Bay, had been a beautiful, much-loved horse.
The boy in a coma: 7yo's death-defying recovery after hit by car on SH1
Mum grateful for prayers: "They didn't know if he was going to open his eyes."
Commercial fishing takes an environmental toll
A new report painted a grim picture of the commercial fishing industry.
Kerikeri artists prepare for Runway Challenge
The inaugural Runway Challenge winners are preparing for another go.
'It's okay, he's pretty safe': Big Goat stars at Kaitaia Library
Big Goat draws a crowd of admirers in Kaitaia
A flock of Minis sets off from Kaitaia
Another Pork Pie Charity runs sets off from Kaitaia to Invercargill.
Family pet needs help to get home
Nathan's family need $15,000 to get their beloved pet back to NZ.
Ahipara woman must pay for urgent surgery
Ahipara woman Monique Dickins needs $50,000 for urgent surgery within two weeks.
House destroyed at Ahipara
Firefighters can't save one house but do save those on either side
Facebook page exaggerates on a grand scale
Police deeply unimpressed after Kaitaia Crimewatch gets arrest story very wrong.
Woman rescued, drives home after water incident
Emergency services were initially told people had been seen "being swept off rocks".
The story of a man who was determined to serve
Twice-wounded Arthur Hackney died in a trench in France.
A beloved pet is killed
Police are investigating the killing of a beloved pet at Mangonui.
Cops put a brave face on cricket loss
Kaitaia police blow the chance to beat the Fire Brigade at cricket.
A tertiary scholarship with that?
Far North McDonald's owner Lynley Reid is helping her young employees.
Vandalism appals speed campaigners
A brand new SH10 electronic speed sign has been vandalised.
Houhora One Base marks 25 years
The sports fishing club celebrated its anniversary with $40,000 worth of prizes.
Federated Farmers: More than meets the eye
I like a challenge and I am a competitive human, writes Federated Farmers' John Blackwell.
It's time for Northlanders to order poplar poles
Demand is likely to be even higher than usual this year, says Northland Regional Council.
No licence, no game shooting
A 40-year old Warkworth man was convicted last week for hunting without a licence.
Editorial: Another black hole
The rate of failure to complete last year's census renders the data meaningless.
Horse dream might yet come true for Kaitaia youth
It doesn't take long to work out that 12-year-old Megan van Zyl is keen on horses.
Childhood memories of a big day
Whangārei residents share memories of the day a seaplane landed on Mangonui Harbour.
Mum thanks kindy with a korowai
A Kaitaia mum thanked her children's kindy for all it has done with a special gift.