Northland AgeChildren witness mother's beatingA Kaitaia man who allegedly beat his wife on Saturday night, while the couple's babies aged one and two years, watched in fear has not been charged.10 Feb 08:30 PM
Northland AgeKawakawa leads the chargeAs if on cue, Kawakawa's steam engine Gabriel puffed past, providing a fitting backdrop to the opening ceremony of the town's fast-charger for electric vehicles (EVs) on Sunday.10 Feb 08:22 PM
Northland AgeMr Asia lawyer diesA New Zealand defence lawyer with a "colourful life", including being struck off because of his links to the Mr Asia drug has died.08 Feb 10:01 PM
Northland AgeLocal groms take it to Mount contestWhile the local surf scene was conspicuous by its absence at the recent nationals in Dunedin, two Far North surfers were in action at the first event of the Billabong Grom Series at Mount Maunganui last weekend.03 Feb 08:25 PM
Northland AgeAwanui head to third NZ club sevens finalAwanui is representing Northland at the national club rugby sevens finals in Wellington this Saturday and Sunday.03 Feb 08:18 PM
Northland AgeHunt is on for Kaitaia fire bugsKaitaia's Chief Fire Officer will be sparing no effort in his hunt for the people who kept his volunteer brigade busy on Monday afternoon.03 Feb 08:05 PM
Northland AgePeters sees slim pickings for the regionsPrime Minister John Key's state of the nation speech last week was more a state of Auckland speech, with only a few meagre offerings for the provinces, according to Northland MP Winston Peters.03 Feb 07:57 PM
Northland AgePension move is welcome news for an old soldierNothing had been confirmed in writing yesterday, but Te Runanga-a-Iwi o Ngati Kahu CEO Anahera Herbert-Graves believed recalcitrant WWII veteran Selwyn Clarke was about to have his veteran's pension restored.03 Feb 07:51 PM
Northland AgeBeautiful blooms - for one dayPatsy Panther enjoys her garden in Pukepoto Road, Kaitaia, taking particular delight in the cactus flowers that brighten it from time to time. It's a pleasure that must be tempered with patience, however.03 Feb 07:36 PM
Northland AgeKey to attend Te Tii after allMuch to-ing and fro-ing seemed to come to an end late yesterday morning, with Prime Minister John Key announcing that he would be at Te Tii Marae tomorrow, where he would have the traditional speaking rights.03 Feb 07:33 PM
Northland Age'There's nothing much we can do about it'Te Tii Marae elders say there is a risk of deliberate attempts by protesters to block John Key going on to the marae on Friday.03 Feb 06:16 AM
Northland AgeJohn Key will brave WaitangiNgapuhi co-chairman Rudy Taylor said he would be talking to marae trustees about increasing security on Friday and Saturday if necessary.03 Feb 04:46 AM
Northland AgeLoving memories of a gifted young manFriends and team mates of the 20-year-old Kaikohe man who died while swimming at Charlie's Rock, Kerikeri, last week have paid tribute to his skills on and off the field, his cheekiness, ready smile and sense of humour.01 Feb 08:16 PM
Northland AgeNew start for gymnasticsAnother year of gymnastics classes are all ready to go at the Kaitaia Gymnastic Club beginning with a pre-enrolment afternoon on Monday, February 8, at 3.30pm followed by the first classes beginning on Tuesday, February 9 for Term 1.01 Feb 08:02 PM
Northland AgeA 'problem' removed from the communityHis lawyer sought a term of home detention, but the prosecution took a different view when 21-year-old TJ Fletcher appeared before the Kaitaia District Court last week.01 Feb 07:53 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday February 2, 2016Government wants settlement and to pay out for past wrongs to Ngapuhi. Money can never compensate for their losses, but it's the best that can be done.01 Feb 07:44 PM
Northland AgeEditorial, Tuesday February 2, 2016THERE is no questioning Selwyn Clarke's belief that he did not commit an offence when he took part in the occupation of Kaitaia airport last year. Like the others who were arrested and charged with trespass, he believes he had every legal right to be the01 Feb 07:35 PM
Northland AgeMore of a country hotelFishing boats and pleasure craft are not an unusual sight off Ahipara, but last week's visitor was well and truly out of the ordinary.01 Feb 07:15 PM
Northland AgeNo council action - no surpriseA 61-year-old Auckland woman who was bitten when a dog attacked her Welsh terrier on January was "saddened but not surprised" to hear that the Far North District Council would not be taking action against the owner.01 Feb 07:12 PM
Northland AgeKaitaia local is keen for floorball league in northThat's the call from a Kaitaia businessmen who's keen to see the sport grow in the Far North. If anyone is qualified to promote the game, likened to an informal but still intensely competitive version of indoor hockey, it's Daniel Fasnacht.27 Jan 08:25 PM
Northland AgeTwo wedding milestones for one familyGolden wedding anniversaries are not especially uncommon, but sapphire anniversaries (65 years) are rarer. And one Kaitaia family might well have set some kind of record with two such milestones.27 Jan 07:59 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday January 28, 2016I refer to your recent article regarding the fate of Mr Selwyn Clarke following his involvement in the protests around Kaitaia airport.27 Jan 07:56 PM
Northland AgeA heritage hero recognisedHeritage Northland has embarked upon a process of recognising 'local heritage heroes,' and could hardly have chosen a better candidate for recognition than Olwyn Ramsey.27 Jan 07:53 PM
Northland AgeNew inspiration far from homeA Czech artist has given up fame and a steady stream of commissions in his homeland for a new life in the Far North.27 Jan 07:50 PM
Northland AgeWar vet will not change his opinionNgati Kahu has vowed to continue supporting war veteran Selwyn Clarke for as long as it takes after his war pension was stopped because he failed to respond to an arrest warrant issued in the Kaitaia District Court in October.27 Jan 07:44 PM
Northland AgeNorthland crash kills truck driverA truck driver is dead after an early morning crash in the Far North, police say.26 Jan 05:13 PM
Northland AgeLove is truly in the airKiwi couple Chris Hoffmann and Danielle Mills are getting married 10 years to the day after first meeting on an Air New Zealand flight.26 Jan 09:15 AM
Northland AgeBattle for mixed triple title in sunshine holiday modeThe weather played ball when the Far North RSA Bowling Club hosted the Northland Age Open last Tuesday.25 Jan 08:16 PM
Northland AgeEditorial, Tuesday January 26, 2016THE sense of entitlement that pervades our society is one of the major hindrances to achieving the prosperity to which we all aspire.25 Jan 08:11 PM
