Singles throw caution to the wind
New Zealand's top darts competitors, Brian and Jo Steed dominated their divisions at the Far North Darts Association's annual men's and ladies' singles championships.
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Kaitaia students display warrior spirit
Students from the Kaitaia dojo represented with distinction at the annual Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts Club's combat/ grading tournament in Thames earlier this month.
Storm survivor grateful for kindness
Two months after a falling tree crushed her house and left her pinned to a chair, Kaitaia woman Ivy Cramond is enjoying her new home.
Ashburton victims remembered
Kaitaia Work and Income staff held a service at Te Ahu on Friday for two Ashburton colleagues killed by a gunman on September 1.
More lodge victims come forward
Far North police have been contacted by at least 35 people following last week's arrest of Main Street Lodge owner Michael Harris.
Desperate effort to save forest
A major community project is underway to save one of Northland's most precious forests before it's too late.
Family tackle North Shore together
Lousia Cooper And Hinerangi Whakaora prepared this report as "passionate parents".
21 balloons in big parade at D-Bay
Even the heavy rain wasn't enough to prevent the large turnout at the Doubtless Bay Croquet Club's opening tournament.
Old cellar found but sadly no whiskey
Demolition workers at the old Kaikohe Hotel have discovered a long-forgotten cellar under the floorboards - but hopes of finding a stash of vintage whiskey have been dashed.
Teenage mum triumphs in speech competition
A Kaikohe teenager has proven that being a young mum is no barrier to academic success by winning a prestigious speech contest.
Swamp kauri mining threat to rare orchid: green groups
Two Northland environmental groups say swamp kauri mining in the Far North is pushing a rare native orchid toward extinction.
Battle of the billboards at Te Ahu
A Mana organiser says he wants to shake the hand of the vandal who bowled a row of billboards for the extra publicity the attack has given his party.
Lodge owner faces sex charges
A Kaitaia backpackers' lodge owner has been accused of stupefying young travellers with prescription drugs before indecently assaulting them and making intimate videos.
Ahipara bros in Northland squad
Ahipara brothers Sergio and Kalani Hansen have been named as the Far North representatives in 2014 Northland team.
Roads, jobs and wages the big issues for North
Roads, jobs and wages were three of the key issues emerging from a candidates meeting in Kawakawa just two weeks out from the general election.
What would you pay for a pool?
How much would you be willing to pay for a new indoor, heated swimming pool in your ward?
Historic home saved from suspicious fire
Volunteer firefighters and early-morning workers are being praised for saving one of Paihia's most historic buildings.
Three shiny new trophies for Kaeo
The Kaeo Boxing Club adds three more titles to its trophy cabinet
A treasure for generations to come
Reynold Macpherson made another major contribution to the Far North's recorded history last week with the launch of his biography of his father, William Guy (Guy) Macpherson.
Honoured by 'rock star uncle'
A chance to display her paintings alongside her "rock star artist Uncle Ralph" is an honour for Kaitaia artist Kiri Clark.
Kaitaia's patrol is on the road
The prospects of establishing a community patrol in Kaitaia received a major boost earlier this year with the arrival of Constable Jeff Phillips
Stoptober kicks off in Kaitaia
A new campaign to encourage New Zealand's 460,000 smokers to give up tobacco rolled out in Kaitaia on Monday.
Storms make roads election issue
The sorry state of Northland's storm-battered roads is gaining political traction ahead of this month's election