Northland AgeKaikohe student makes the eliteA 17-year-old Northland College student is one of just six from throughout New Zealand to win a place at an international business challenge in Singapore later this year.22 Jun 08:48 PM
Northland AgeTop Energy: We're in for a raw dealTop Energy is warning is customers that they could be in for an "extremely draw deal" as the Electricity Authority (EA) consults on changes to the way electricity transmission is charged by Transpower.22 Jun 08:44 PM
Northland AgeGreat save made by Kaitaia firefightersThe Kaitaia Fire Brigade responded to a fire at the Kaitaia Union Church in record time yesterday morning, in time to prevent a potentially major blaze.22 Jun 08:42 PM
Northland AgeHeat is on for kauri inquiryThe Northland Environmental Protection Society and Far North branch of Forest and Bird have released a complaint they laid with the Auditor-General on May 28 over "the many discrepancies" in the exporting of swamp kauri from Northland wetlands.22 Jun 08:39 PM
Northland AgeWhen the going gets heavy Mr Wright gets going ...Good waves at the local also means good waves at Fiji so plenty of stoke at the sight of Cloudbreak absolutely lighting up for the men's tour of the 2015 World Surf League.17 Jun 08:51 PM
Northland AgeCarter: No more 'us and them'Mayor John Carter has welcomed questions anyone might have regarding the soon to be established Te Oneroa-a-Th"/90 Mile Beach governance board, but the bottom line was that the parties involved had to make it work for the whole community."17 Jun 08:36 PM
Northland AgePeters urges halt to kauri tradeNorthland MP Winston Peters is supporting calls for a moratorium on the excavation and exporting of ancient swamp kauri.17 Jun 08:34 PM
Northland AgeDoubtless Bay club lands trophyLocal knowledge appeared to pay off for the Doubtless Bay Line and Rod Club anglers as they prevailed over their counterparts from the North Shore Fishing Club to reclaim the Youvella Trophy over Queen's Birthday Weekend.15 Jun 09:12 PM
Northland AgeFamily founder well rememberedAround 200 descendants of Okaihau identity William Imms converged on Whangarei's Barge Park last month for the first family reunion in 35 years.15 Jun 09:00 PM
Northland AgeYoung speakers lift the barThe students who contested last week's Te Tai Tokerau Nga Manu Korero regional finals at Forum North in Whangarei lifted the bar with their oratory skills, according to an organiser who has been part of the speech competition for 10 years.15 Jun 08:40 PM
Northland AgeDodgy seafood off Facebook menuMinistry for Primary Industries staff have found six incidents involving Northlanders offering crayfish for sale on various Facebook buy/sell/swap pages in the past two weeks, prompting a warning from acting district compliance manager Stephen Rudsdale.15 Jun 08:39 PM
Northland AgeConcern over the future of beach access for allThe Far North District Council has voted to appoint Mayor John Carter and Cr David Collard as its representatives to Te Oneroa a Tohe (90 Mile Beach) Governance Board, which will be formed as part of the Treaty settlements for four Te Hiku iwi, against st15 Jun 08:35 PM
Northland AgeConditions better suited for St Bernards at nationalsNorthland shepherds and their dogs found themselves out of their comfort zone and struggling in the icy conditions which arrived at the start of the national sheep dog trial championships at Taihape during the last week of May.10 Jun 09:41 PM
Northland AgeFire, blood and a stoned pilotFifteen Mid North teenagers were put to the test on Saturday in a large-scale exercise involving a plane crash, people lost in the bush, badly injured patients trapped in a car and a massive fire.10 Jun 09:30 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday June 11, 2015There are so many excellent reasons for believing in euthanasia. Here are some from a country where euthanasia has been practised for 10 years now.10 Jun 09:14 PM
Northland AgeThere's always something to help withLauren Barclay's deck might well have been the sunniest spot in the Winterless North on Tuesday morning. It's a spot they share with Hugo, the cat from the Mangonui police station right next door, who calls over on a regular basis to soak up some rays.10 Jun 09:06 PM
Northland AgeAll happening in KaikoheNorthland College principal Jim Luders, who last week described his classrooms as possibly the worst in the country, can now see a very bright light at the end of the tunnel.10 Jun 08:59 PM
Northland AgeLGC abandons unitary plan"Our goal will be to assist both communities to reach sufficient consensus on the changes required and the best form of local government."10 Jun 08:46 PM
Northland AgeSuccess shared at schools tourneyLocal primary schools took an even share of the spoils as various titles went up for grabs at the Kiwi Netball Field Days tournament last month.08 Jun 10:14 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday June 9, 2015"Your readers need the facts on the table about Northland College and what's being done to sort it out".08 Jun 10:06 PM
Northland AgeEditorial, Tuesday June 9, 2015Nothing, he added last week, was going to be achieved by "jumping up and down and carrying on," Mr Lunders said.08 Jun 10:00 PM
Northland AgeGeorgia's home, and things are looking up"People say it must be good to be back to normal but we're not there yet," her mother Jo said last week, but the future was certainly brighter than it was at the beginning of the year.08 Jun 09:49 PM
Northland AgeFamiliar beat for PC CooperConstable Leslie Cooper reported to the Kaitaia police station yesterday morning to officially begin his career in the force, but he wasn't needing a great deal of orientation.08 Jun 09:42 PM
Northland AgeKauri gum theft 'devastating'Normally, when John Johnson thinks he hears a nocturnal possum, he goes after it with a gun. He didn't do that on Saturday night, and was mightily relieved that he hadn't.08 Jun 09:14 PM
Northland AgeNo help for boatie duo in dangerA Kaitaia man who reportedly declined the offer of being winched from a sinking six-metre Ramco boat on Monday last week claimed that a commercial boat was just 20 minutes away, but did not respond to a call for assistance.08 Jun 09:03 PM
Northland AgePenrith Panthers show interest in Kalani WaaA former Northland College student is the latest Far North-based rugby league player to attract the interest of Penrith Panthers franchise.03 Jun 09:50 PM
Northland AgePlenty to celebrate at PaihiaTerrible weather may have kept plenty away from the Explore Paihia Half Marathon and 12km run/ walk on Sunday, although organisers reported the event was still a well-attended success in spite of the conditions.03 Jun 09:46 PM
Northland AgeLunch is served once againThe annual community lunch at Victoria Valley Hall is one of the big events of the community's calendar, and this year's was especially gratifying for Paddy Tracey, kitchen hand and champion of tradition.03 Jun 09:41 PM
