Northland AgeGet your backside tracksideThe above heading is the message for local motorheads from organisers of the Percy Poharama Memorial Queen's Birthday Weekend Meet at Taipa Speedway this coming weekend.27 May 09:04 PM
Northland AgeWinning debut for KaikoheA fundraising challenge that involves running up more than 1000 steps while breathing from an oxygen tank and weighed down with 25kg of gear is not for the faint hearted.27 May 08:59 PM
Northland AgeGirl power on the high seasThere was sun, there was wind. There was also rain and large swells, but such are voyages aboard the R Tucker Thompson, albeit this time with one big difference.27 May 08:56 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday May 28, 2015The current Kaikohe Youth Action Plan reports that: "Northland youth drank more frequently and more heavily than youth in the rest of New Zealand.27 May 08:43 PM
Northland AgeOne soldier's story toldMarlene Dawson recognises Phillip Roland Francis, standing second left, in the photograph above, which was sent as a postcard (dated November 1915) to her grandfather Gussie Yates, but would be delighted to hear from anyone who can name any of the others.27 May 08:38 PM
Northland AgeDavis: Stand up and be countedTe Tai Tokerau MP Kelvin Davis is hoping he will have plenty of company when he sets off from the bottom of his electorate, West Auckland, tomorrow, bound for the top, Cape Reinga.27 May 08:35 PM
Northland AgeArresting performance at marketBay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board member and organic farmer Marty Robinson was arrested on Saturday morning on suspicion of growing a dodgy crop. And he wasn't alone.25 May 11:07 PM
Northland AgeClean sweep by all five Kerikeri sidesA comprehensive win for the competition pacesetters in the only match to take place from round 7 of the Northland Men's Premier Division and played in wet surface conditions at Waipapa on Saturday afternoon.25 May 08:57 PM
Northland AgeFamily duo net the doubleMangonui fishing stalwart Bill Dimento weighed in a very respectable 8.40kg snapper, but it was a dad and daughter duo who took out the men's and ladies' sections respectively in the annual Far North ITM Fishing Contest.25 May 08:54 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday May 26, 2015What a load of crap that either the Maori or other indigenous people own the land, water, sun, air, forests, birds, fish or beasts.25 May 08:52 PM
Northland AgeWhat to do with an old jandalWhat does one do with a jandal that's past its use-by date? It could find a good home with Kaeo artist Brenda, as evidenced by her contribution to the exhibition that opened at the Village Arts gallery in Kohukohu earlier this month.25 May 08:44 PM
Northland AgeSailor now building a legacy ashoreCenturies from now, when Northlanders look out over a Bay of Islands dotted with thriving native forest and raucous with bird calls, one of the people they'll have to thank is Rod Brown.25 May 08:37 PM
Northland AgeStill no sign of LeeannMick Corden was hopeful but not overly optimistic last week that a three-day search for his partner, 49-year-old Leeann Scott, would reveal what had become of her. And he was right not to allow his hopes to get too high.25 May 08:33 PM
Northland AgeReady, set, go!A new athletics club for the Bay of Islands will be launched at Bledisloe Domain, Haruru Falls Road, on Saturday (10am-3pm). Everyone will be welcome.20 May 09:37 PM
Northland AgeBay 'under-served' by Northland DHBThe Mid-North Hospital Group has called for a ministerial assessment and oversight of the Northland DHB's plans to upgrade Kawakawa's Bay of Islands Hospital.20 May 09:31 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday May 21, 2015Freedom of the Press is only part of freedom of expression. Freedom of expression includes your and my freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds. Freedom of expression underpins our way of life in New Zealand.20 May 09:29 PM
Northland AgeGenerosity overwhelms grieving familyThe response to the plight of a Waitangi family who lost their home and grandmother in one night last week has been so overwhelming they have asked for any further donations to go to other families in need.20 May 09:24 PM
Northland AgeTautoko FM will rise from the ashesNorthland's first iwi radio station, and the second to go to air anywhere in the country, hoped to be back in business yesterday after its studio, equipment and offices at Mangamuka Bridge were destroyed by fire on Monday evening.20 May 09:07 PM
Northland AgeSearch effort starts afreshMick Corden was allowing himself to hope but wasn't confident that he was about to learn what had become of his partner, 49-year-old Leeann Scott, as police and civilian Search and Rescue team members, along with three police cadaver dogs and their handle20 May 09:05 PM
Northland AgeLocal fighters go toe-to-toe on both sides of the DitchJamie Porter won a professional boxing bout against Australian Joe Lloyd at Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast earlier this month.19 May 09:21 PM
Northland AgeSuper stardom for bull from TakahueAn Ayrshire bull bred by Takahue farmer Gavin Travers (Pa Hill Ayrshires) is tipped to become the dairy industry equivalent of the next great All Black.19 May 09:10 PM
Northland AgeZero tolerance for warring gangsA total of 13 people have been arrested in a major police operation sparked by a confrontation between rival gangs at a Kaikohe service station.18 May 11:27 PM
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
