Northland AgeFunding boost for roads 'excellent'Government funding has increased by 23 per cent to $77.7 million for the maintenance, operation and renewal of Far North roads over the next three years.22 Jul 08:49 PM
Northland AgeNgawha Ginn Spa baths soldFar North lines network operator and electricity generator Top Energy has acquired the Ngawha Ginn Spa baths and farm as part of a land acquisition deal believed to cover nearly 200ha of the geothermal field.22 Jul 08:46 PM
Northland AgeHouhora team joins CoastguardA dozen or so Houhora volunteers who have been using their own craft to aid boaties in distress for five years are ready to become Coastguard's most northerly unit.22 Jul 08:38 PM
Northland AgeCouple recognised for making sport happenWell known Far North couple Donna and Paul Scutt were among the latest crop of winners of Sport Northland's Lotto Sport Maker programme.20 Jul 09:01 PM
Northland AgeRahui needed to protect birdsA whopping 89 per cent of convictions for illegal hunting or possession of kukupa were for offences occurring in Northland.20 Jul 08:57 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday July 21, 2015The very sad and unexpected passing of Jannye Freeman has caused me to reflect on the immense amount of voluntary service Jannye has rendered to the Whangaroa community.20 Jul 08:55 PM
Northland AgeEditorial, Tuesday July 21, 2015ONE OF the less endearing traits that has developed in this country over recent years is that of shutting down a conversation by labelling one of the parties racist. Or sexist. Or homophobic.20 Jul 08:50 PM
Northland AgeKaitaia SPCA is rescuedA meeting of financial members of the Kaitaia branch of the SPCA voted overwhelmingly last week to enter an "assimilation" contract with the Bay of Islands branch.20 Jul 08:45 PM
Northland AgeFresh look at water optionsThe council has set up a Kaitaia Water Reference Group to liaise with the community and interest groups and work to resolve existing risks to the water supply scheme in drought conditions.20 Jul 08:33 PM
Northland AgeTop turnout for gym eventA record number of 113 gymnasts representing the elite from clubs across the province competed at the annual Kaitaia Gymnastics Club competition earlier this month.15 Jul 08:49 PM
Northland AgeLaughter and the love of friendsA quote from Anglo/French writer, historian and politician Hilaire Belloc summed up Clive Patterson's philosophy nicely when the long-time Kaitaia solicitor was farewelled into retirement (of a kind) last week: 'There's nothing worth the wear of winning b15 Jul 08:35 PM
Northland AgeBattle lines drawn over Anglican churchesOkaihau and St Stephen the Martyr's in Kaikohe, told the Northland Age last week that they would fight the decision, and hoped that the two communities would rise up in their defence.15 Jul 07:59 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday July 16, 2015Re your front page article (July 14), about the South Kerikeri Inlet Landcare Kiwi Conservation Group reporting the death of seven kiwi in the last two months to dogs.15 Jul 07:56 PM
Northland AgeIt's been a pleasure and a privilegeA dining era came to an end in Kaitaia on Friday night when Peter Bieri and Mary Jane Ardley served a full house at the Beachcomber restaurant for the final time.15 Jul 07:49 PM
Northland AgeMinister tightens up kauri exportsPrimary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed what he described as a range of new operational changes designed to improve the transparency, clarity and enforcement of rules around swamp kauri.15 Jul 07:47 PM
Northland AgeKaitaia teenagers picked for Kiwis trialOne local league identity impressed with the selection of Brody Tamarua and Te Kahi Nathan for the Kiwis 16s trials in Rotorua this week was Jim Larkin.13 Jul 07:53 PM
Northland AgeCelebrations at Waipapa, disillusionment at RuakakaPremier division Kerikeri Bay Builders 4 Central Brown 0 (ht 1-0): Sitting second-to-bottom, Central were never likely to give newly crowned NMP champions Kerikeri much trouble, especially at home.13 Jul 07:46 PM
Northland AgeBuilders needed for NepalHabitat for Humanity New Zealand is offering the "opportunity of a lifetime" for "everyday New Zealanders" to travel to Nepal in November to help build 100 homes.13 Jul 07:33 PM
Northland AgeEditorial, Tuesday July 14, 2015SOMEONE should stump up with a couple of million to pay for research into how wisely a lot of the millions spent on research is being spent.13 Jul 07:30 PM
Northland AgeA literary first for Lance O'SullivanKaitaia GP Dr Lance O'Sullivan might well have recorded a literary first for New Zealand, if not globally, last week.13 Jul 07:21 PM
Northland AgeNorth wetlands 'declining fast'"Less than 10 per cent of New Zealand's wetlands remain, and Northland's remaining wetlands are declining fast, with swamp kauri mining being a significant cause."13 Jul 07:10 PM
Northland AgeDogs take grim toll on kiwiChampions of the kiwi in the Far North are concerned by the number of birds that have been killed by a dog or dogs around Kerikeri over the last two months.13 Jul 07:08 PM
Northland AgeDry July - Good cause or trial sobriety?Is going alcohol-free for a month really something to celebrate? Catherine Gaffaney asks experts what Dry July says about New Zealand's Drinking Culture.13 Jul 06:00 AM
Northland AgeMangonui U15s prove point in KeriMangonui's Year 8 and under-15 sides represented their centre with distinction at the Barfoot & Thompson Representative Tournament in Kerikeri at the end of June.08 Jul 09:12 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday July 9, 2015Nearly two years on since Mayor Carter was elected and what has been achieved? Very little, I say. The SFO investigation had all prior councillors and Wayne Brown under suspicion, along with the entire council management team.08 Jul 09:08 PM
Northland AgeAn intriguing mystery at TaipaMention in the Northland Age about a wooden pou that once stood at Taipa, but has since been removed (What became of the pou? June 11), has sparked interest from Heritage New Zealand.08 Jul 08:47 PM
Northland AgeSpotless Kaitaia sets the paceDavid Allott, national manager of Spotless Services, wasn't thinking about what he was going to say as he drove from Auckland on Tuesday to congratulate his company's team at Kaitaia Hospital.08 Jul 08:44 PM
Northland AgeNo run of the mill quilt this oneThe Far North Quilters' ladies in Kaitaia are well used to producing quilts for good causes and worthy individuals, but a request from Switzer Residential Care general manager Jackie Simkins some months ago was far from run of the mill.08 Jul 08:41 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday July 7, 2015Christopher Findlay's letter (In good faith, July 2) talks up the Te Hiku claims settlements, but it leaves me wondering if he really knows what good faith is or what on Earth he has done.06 Jul 08:50 PM
