Northland AgeImpressive fishing despite sweepThe fish weighed-in in the last 90 Mile Beach Surfcasting Club contest at the end of April showed the Far North's west coast was still providing good fishing before winter's onset.13 May 09:40 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday May 14, 2015There are so many negatives portrayed in our communities, I thought I would highlight a recent positive event for Ngapuhi.13 May 09:25 PM
Northland AgeSpecial place for a loved companionFar North Mayoress Leoni Carter doesn't have much trouble filling in her day, but she will squeeze one more role into a hectic schedule next week - hosting Pink Ribbon breakfasts in Kaitaia13 May 09:20 PM
Northland AgeBreakfast will be served for a very good causeFar North Mayoress Leoni Carter doesn't have much trouble filling in her day, but she will squeeze one more role into a hectic schedule next week - hosting Pink Ribbon breakfasts in Kaitaia.13 May 09:14 PM
Northland AgeFire inquest hears concernsKerikeri pilot John (Prickles) de Ridder (69) and 54-year-old Department of Conservation ranger William Macrae, from Awanui, were on a fire reconnaissance flight on the evening of November 30, 2011 when their helicopter crashed into the sea off the Karika13 May 08:57 PM
Northland AgeA 'huge hole' for Ngati Hine to fillThe death of the highly regarded leader, academic and champion of the Maori language, Erima Henare, had left a "huge hole" among his people, a Ngati Hine spokesman said last week.11 May 08:36 PM
Northland AgeWhere is the demand for a new flag?The party's submission to the select committee quoted a string of polls dating back more than a decade that revealed a lack of public demand for a new flag, and growing support for he existing one.11 May 08:33 PM
Northland AgeGold for a reluctant firemanRoss Beddows was "coerced" into joining the Hikurangi Volunteer Fire Brigade on March 3, 1990. They were a bit short on numbers, he said. Twenty-five years later Mr Beddows was the guest of honour at a function at Te Ahu on Saturday night.11 May 08:30 PM
Northland AgeRobbie Ball, November 11, 1953 to April 16, 2015The Far North grassroots rugby community was shaken to hear that long standing Kaeo RFC stalwart Robbie Ball had passed away Thursday April 16, 2015.11 May 02:31 AM
Northland AgeLocal circuit wrapped up - nationals nextThe 2015 Northland Sheep Dog Circuit was wrapped up at the end of last month with the last two trials held on the same weekend at Hobson and Maungakaramea respectively.06 May 09:15 PM
Northland AgeWhy stop at one cycle trail?It goes without saying that Terry Jones is a fan of the Far North's Twin Coast Cycle Trail, but he sees much greater potential than that, for Kaitaia at least, in the renaissance of the bicycle.06 May 09:01 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, May 7, 2015It was interesting to hear today on National Radio of the solution by the FNDC to the problem of collecting rates on land with multiple owners, such as Maori land.06 May 08:58 PM
Northland AgeIt all began with Big NormHekenukumai (Hec) Busby's extraordinary contribution to the revival of the art of building waka and traditional navigation, now told in his biography (Heke-nuku-mai-nga-iwi Busby: Not Here by Chance), can be traced back to Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Wa06 May 08:54 PM
Northland AgeKelvin Davis walking the talkMr Davis, who devoted much of his campaign to talk of eliminating sexual violence, will lead a 440km cross-party hkoi from one end of his electorate to the other to raise awareness of the scourge of sexual violence.06 May 08:52 PM
Northland AgeHigh praise for detective duoTwo Kaitaia detectives have been recognised for their part in major child abuse investigations, work described as maintaining the highest traditions of the New Zealand police06 May 08:38 PM
Northland AgeSandblasting sou'wester for Wednesday womenThe overall winning pair for the Kaitaia ladies contesting the Nancy MacCormick 36-hole Foursomes championship emerged as Fay Patterson and Lynn McCarthny with a combined nett of 148.04 May 09:06 PM
Northland AgeRiver rescue project beginsFar North Holdings Ltd and Bay of Islands hapu Ngati Manu signed a memorandum of understanding at Karetu Marae on February 27, and last week the two parties met formally for the first time, at Opua, with the focus on improving the water quality of the Tau04 May 09:02 PM
Northland AgeWho knew Kaitaia had a lake?Lake Tangonge, which once covered much of the flat land between Kaitaia's western edge (Pukepoto Road) and the dunes of 90 Mile Beach, is almost beyond living memory.04 May 08:51 PM
Northland AgeFacebook page for parking cheatsA Facebook page has been launched to shame able-bodied Northland drivers who use parking spaces reserved for the disabled.04 May 08:38 PM
Northland AgeRescuer prepared to lose his lifeDudley Andrews knew that 17 years in the Army had given him the skills and discipline he needed to rescue two small boys from the Tasman Sea at Waipapakauri Ramp on March 1, but even before he entered the water he accepted that he might not survive.04 May 08:32 PM
Northland AgeCarving the catalyst for inmate's fresh startAn inmate at Ngawha Prison says seeing people cry over a carving he made for a school changed his life. Now the head designer on Ngawha's carving course, Dan says when he gets out of jail he wants to go back as a tutor so he can help other prisoners learn30 Apr 01:32 AM
Northland AgePicton's loss is Kaitaia's gainNew Kaitaia College principal Jack Saxon and his family have been formally welcomed to the school.30 Apr 01:28 AM
Northland AgeKerikeri prove far too formidable at TaipaThe step up to premier division has already been worth the price of admission for the 2014 1st division champions with two wins notched on their belts, but on Monday they faced a side at another level altogether.29 Apr 09:55 PM
