Organisers of the Russell to Paihia Snorkel Scuba Race last month noted the event was not only one of the best in recent memory but it also raised $3900.

Tony Makiha has had more than his share of health issues over recent years, and is not yet entirely out of the woods, but that hasn't slowed him down.

Northlanders have been reassured that a Northland nurse and midwife who has returned from volunteering to care for Ebola victims in Sierra Leone is not contagious.

It's certainly good to read of the co-operation at the Mayoral Forum between our Northland councils as described by Mayor John Carter in his Northland Age column.

The future of Kaitaia's town clock will be one of the subjects on the agenda at a public meeting called by Te Hiku Community Board next week.

Northland MP Mike Sabin has joined Health Minister Jonathan Coleman in applauding Northland's decision to fund free doctors' visits and prescriptions for children up to 13 years.

He's the captain of both the Kaitaia rugby and senior cricket teams, and also cuts a mean deck in bridge by all accounts.

A new type of exercise class has opened up in Doubtless Bay and has local residents kicking up their heels (or more aptly, their bare feet).

General manager Jackie Simkins, her staff and the Claud Switzer Memorial Trust spare no effort to provide the homeliest environment possible for those who live at Kaitaia rest home.

A Far North District councillor has hit back at claims by Finance Minister Bill English that councils are to blame for soaring house costs, and thereby contributing to poverty.

It might be one of the smallest wineries in the North, but what Sandra and Eric Shackleton's Waitapu Estate lacks in size it makes up for with quality.

The dental health of more than 300 Far North residents who hold a community service card is in for a boost this week and next, thanks to a New Zealand Defence Force training exercise.

There would be few motoring brands in the Southern Hemisphere as instantly recognizable as Isuzu.

To be greeted traditionally on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in the company of overseas guests is to literally see ourselves through the eyes of others.

A newly established community garden aims to revive the lost art of growing healthy food while helping people in need.

It's been said the health of a community can be measured in the arts. That being so, Kerikeri's heart is beating well.

Kerikeri sailor Blair Tuke, along with fellow Kiwi Peter Burling, are among the finalists for 2014 ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year.

Kaitaia resident Gwenyth Cossey always knew her grandfather, Michael Victor Lindberg, had been involved in swimming sports but had no idea to what degree until earlier this year.

Kaitaia man Owen Farnham gives much of the credit for his longevity to a healthy diet, but he might have added the ingredients of hard work, love of family and passion.

Nominations are now open for the 2013-14 Far North Citizen Awards, which will once again recognise ordinary people who do extraordinary things in their communities.

Dennis Earl Bowman was many things, but those who spoke at his funeral yesterday all acknowledged the qualities that they agreed had made him special.

When our beautiful old silk tree was euthanased our beautiful old I gathered up several seed pods in the hope of growing new silk trees.

A Paihia community group is winning national recognition for transforming the town into a prettier, more pedestrian-friendly place.

The Kaitaia Powerlifting team, representing Northland, took part in the 2014 national bench press titles in Auckland on Saturday September 27 and came back victorious.

The Far North RSA Bowling Club held the RSA Nationals Elimination Triples over the weekend, with the winner set to represent the Far North RSA at the nationals.

Far North senior men's cricket got the new season under way last weekend, with wins for Kaikohe and Kaitaia.

Time finally caught up with Kaitaia's Koa Rebekah and Northern Star International Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Lodges earlier this year.

So someone has finally had the guts to publicly state the obvious, but not our politicians, nor mayors, or councillors or business groups, but an outsider looking in.

This year's crime statistics, for Northland at least, have a ring of truth about them.

The foundations for Te Tai Tokerau Tarai Waka Kupe Waka Centre have been laid at Aurere, marking what project spokesman James Watkinson described as a significant milestone.