A promise made 30 years ago is taking shape on the banks of a Far North river.

The single most important feature of Te Aupouri's pou, which was unveiled in the atrium at Te Ahu on Friday, was its dedication to the tamariki/mokopuna who were the iwi's future.

Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium and Auckland Zoo are making every effort to ensure that three sea turtles that came into their care in critically ill condition.

Kyle Chen won a gold medal in the 63kg Cadet Male Division at the 2014 New Zealand Boxing Championships, in Queenstown last weekend.

The Kaitaia Athletic Club officially began for the summer season in balmy conditions on Tuesday night which had some suggesting summer was well on its way.

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.

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.

I support Klaus Kurz' comments (Cats too slow, Northern Advocate September 26).

WHATEVER the benefits of the so-called social media might turn out to be, it is doubtful that they will outweigh the negatives.

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.

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.

Northland College hosted this year's Kaikohe and Districts Cultural Festival, 13 groups and schools taking their turn to perform before a large and appreciative audience of supporters.

Kaitaia's (and the Real Far North's) town clock should be restored immediately!

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.