Northland AgeFormer stray has nose for his starring roleThe skinny, flea-ridden, worm-infested puppy that found a loving home with seven-year-old Devon Robinson and his family last year (Important new career for Kai, April 2) has done more than simply show promise as a drug dog.15 Apr 09:30 PM
Northland AgeKaitaia win in prem debutKaitaia Justa Plumber 2 Kamo 1 (ht 0-0): Kaitaia's first foray into Northland Men's Premier Division (NMP) began in promising fashion with a victory at home over the formidable Kamo in warm, breezy conditions at Taipa on Saturday afternoon.13 Apr 09:15 PM
Northland AgeFamily gathers for Nana's birthdayFamily travelled from far and wide to celebrate a very special birthday at Totara North last month.13 Apr 09:09 PM
Northland AgeNRC review puts choppers in jeopardyThe Northland Regional Council's decision to review funding for the region's dedicated air ambulance may put at risk the service provided by Northland Emergency Services Trust (NEST), according to trust chairman Paul Ahlers.13 Apr 09:04 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday April 14, 2015If there were any initiatives applied to enforce, during the Easter break, the "no exceptions" policy that Inspector Murray Hodson described in the article 'Road rules apply on the beach as well' (Northland Age January 22) they were notably ineffective.13 Apr 08:45 PM
Northland AgeHigh praise for a model teenagerThe 14-year-old Whangarei Boys' High student who died in a quad bike crash south of Kaikohe last week has been described as a "lovely young man" who threw himself into everything he did.13 Apr 08:42 PM
Northland AgeAccused killer expected to plead self-defenceA 50-year-old man accused of murder is expected to plead not guilty, on the basis that he acted in self-defence.13 Apr 08:38 PM
Northland AgeRecords annihilated at Kerikeri ribbon dayThirty of Northland's best young athletes gathered in Kerikeri last month to take part in the the Kerikeri Striders Junior Athletics Club ribbon day.09 Apr 09:13 PM
Northland AgeYoung coaches shine at prizegivingIn completing their first season as swimming coaches for the Kaitaia Amateur Swimming Club, two local teenagers have been cited as a shining example of youth leadership in Te Hiku.09 Apr 08:48 PM
Northland AgeA colossus yet to be acknowledgedIt is almost 20 years since Kaitaia's penultimate mayor, a man regarded by many as a colossus in the community where he was born and lived much of his life but whose contribution has never been officially marked by the local authority, was laid to rest.09 Apr 08:41 PM
Northland AgeTown's war memorial angel restoredKaitaia's historic World War I memorial angel once again has two arms, more than 20 years after it was damaged, thanks to a group of local Vietnam veterans and internationally recognised local sculptor and carver Paul Marshall.09 Apr 08:29 PM
Northland AgeSuspects' assets seized in drug blitzIt will be some time before they make their way through the court process, but assets including land, houses and cars, together worth millions of dollars, have already been seized by police from some of the more than 100 people arrested in the course of t08 Apr 09:55 PM
Northland AgeMen's fours prove a knockout successThe Houhora Bowling Club wrapped up its 2014/15 season recently and provided a round-up of results from the last few events of the summer calendar which had been completed in the final months.01 Apr 08:48 PM
Northland AgeFame beckons for two dance crewsTwo crews from Kerikeri's DDF (Demonstrat8 Da Flow) Dance Studioz contested the Street Dance NZ (SDNZ) regional competition on Saturday, and are now bound for the national finals in Auckland (starting April 14).01 Apr 08:37 PM
Northland AgeMore awards for 'Children of Courage'Seven remarkable young Far Northerners have been recognised for the highest personal qualities with Children of Courage awards.01 Apr 08:23 PM
Northland AgeMany hands make light workHeather Smith is hoping against hope that the truth of the old saying 'Many hands make light work' will be manifested at the SPCA adoption centre at Awanui, sooner rather than later.01 Apr 08:18 PM
Northland AgeRankin: Tribunal is a bullyNgapuhi leader David Rankin has fired a broadside at the Waitangi Tribunal, which he accuses of being a bully, inventing history and delivering New Zealand into apartheid.01 Apr 08:13 PM
Northland AgeA man who became one of our ownAthol Ernest Johnson was an Aucklander - he was born there on October 29, 1925, and died there on January 20, 2015. And he spent his first few years living in Mt Albert. But the Far North was to play a major role in shaping the man he was to become.30 Mar 07:52 PM
Northland AgeRather more than a sore armDoubtless Bay woman Jackie Connell suffered rather more than the "sore arm" described by police (in that no bones were believed to have been broken) after her left arm was caught under a wheel of her car at Cable Bay earlier this month.30 Mar 07:42 PM
Northland AgeOsborne beaten but not bowedMark Osborne's first foray into national politics was a memorable one. His campaign to retain the Northland seat for National came up short on Saturday.30 Mar 07:37 PM
Northland AgeBurglars ruin school's day - againKaitaia Intermediate School has suffered at the hands of vandals and burglars many times, but that did not make another intrusion on Wednesday night any easier to handle.30 Mar 07:34 PM
