Northland AgeAre you ready for the power cut?Top Energy is urging Far North residents to prepare themselves for the large-scale power outage scheduled to take place from the North Hokianga north on Sunday.26 Jan 08:29 PM
Northland AgeChopper called to Far North fireThe Northern Rural Fire Authority warned last week that as of Saturday it would be dispatching a helicopter at the first sign of smoke anywhere in the Far North.26 Jan 08:26 PM
Northland AgeJuniors feature on field day podiumThe 30 senior members of the 90 Mile Beach Surfcasting Club participating in the Riders Sports Store/Rogers Motors-sponsored field day were happy to see 13 junior club members alongside them.21 Jan 08:08 PM
Northland AgeUS beckons for teen rugby talentKaitaia teenager TJ Beatson is leaving New Zealand on Saturday to take up a scholarship playing college rugby in the United States.21 Jan 08:03 PM
Northland AgeLoving memories of Neva Clarke McKennaNEVA Yvonne Morrison was born in Gisborne on April 20, 1920. She had a happy, confident childhood, and was a bright girl and keen to do well, but times were tough.21 Jan 07:59 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor Thursday January 22, 2015A short while ago both the Northland Age and the Northern Advocate printed a short and uninspired item on the legal speed when passing a school bus which had stopped to discharge cargo.....21 Jan 07:57 PM
Northland AgeStrike a light and pay the billFire authorities are warning that as of Saturday they will dispatch a helicopter at the first sign of smoke anywhere in the Far North - and they'll be sending the bill...21 Jan 07:52 PM
Northland AgeSprinklers off in the HokiangaThe Far North District Council yesterday imposed its first water restrictions of the year. The ban on using irrigation systems, sprinklers and hoses (unless hand-held) took effect immediately.21 Jan 07:50 PM
Northland AgeLife jackets sold like hot cakesCoastguard's 'Old4New' life jacket campaign did a roaring trade at Pukenui on Saturday, close to 150 jackets that had had their day, some by a considerable margin.21 Jan 07:41 PM
Northland AgeKerikeri cruise to victory, Barnett gets back in actionKerikeri ran down Kaikohe with ease in the seventh round of the senior district cricket played in dauntingly hot summer conditions at Northland College on Sunday.19 Jan 08:12 PM
Northland AgeTwo of the best share tips and techniquesTwo of the Far North's most successful powerlifters trained together in Kaitaia last week, sharing techniques and tips, and discussing strategies for their campaigns.19 Jan 08:08 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor Tuesday January 20, 2015At the public meeting on the draft regional land transport plan held in Te Ahu last week, there was discussion on big-picture issues of relevance to the Far North.19 Jan 07:59 PM
Northland AgeEditorial Tuesday January 20, 2015NEVA Clarke-McKenna, who passed away peacefully in Hamilton last week aged 94, was a remarkable woman.19 Jan 07:56 PM
Northland AgeClive ticks off half a century in Kaitaia practiceKaitaia solicitor Clive Patterson's family and staff treated him to a surprise morning tea on Thursday, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of his arrival in the town.19 Jan 07:52 PM
Northland Age'These things don't light themselves'Fire investigator Craig Bain was still working yesterday to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a small house at Takahue on Wednesday night.19 Jan 07:47 PM
Northland AgeFishers asked to respect rahuiThe rahui that has been placed over Doubtless Bay following the disappearance of a diver at Cable Bay will not significantly affect this weekend's two-day ITM Doubtless Bay fishing comp...19 Jan 07:44 PM
Northland AgeMidwife Schumacher does the jobRachael Tau and Paul Marsh saw a very different side to their midwife, Naomi Waldron, yesterday morning.19 Jan 07:40 PM
Northland AgeAction-packed start to new yearThe Kaikohe Car Club reported good car numbers for the first race meet of 2015 on Sunday with good fields in most grades and a couple of visiting drivers from Auckland which all provided an....14 Jan 08:04 PM
Northland AgeWomen setting the standard in Houhora fishing fraternityThe girls have taken out the first gamefish pins of the season for Houhora Big Game and Sportsfishing Club.14 Jan 08:01 PM
Northland AgeA personal journey beautifully sharedWhat started with one man's desire to reconnect with his Maori heritage has turned into a beautifully photographed and produced book taking readers on a journey around the marae of New Zealand.14 Jan 07:56 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor Thursday January 15, 2015Years ago our family and neighbours would go to the beach or around the rocks etc on horseback or Model A truck and trailer, adults on the outside, kids in amongst the food boxes....14 Jan 07:53 PM
Northland AgeLittle birds beating the oddsAhipara's resident dotterels are having another good summer, so far, but are still battling long odds according to local woman Jackie Klever.14 Jan 07:44 PM
Northland AgeCheap really can be nastyA multi-board and a dehumidifier are the major suspects as the cause of the fire that destroyed a large quantity of honey at Awanui's Mana Kai Honey Whare last week.14 Jan 07:40 PM
Northland AgeThe violence stops nowA small group of women from Pawarenga's Te Uri o Tai hapu protested outside the Kaitaia District Court yesterday, demanding an end to domestic violence.14 Jan 07:38 PM
Northland AgeSummer game hits Ahipara sandsWith the countdown for the ODI world cup next month now under way and the dulcet sounds of test cricket commentary once again providing the soundtrack to summer across the nation...12 Jan 07:57 PM
Northland AgeTalk about the one that got awayA Houhora boat came to the aid of two Muriwai anglers who were fishing for kingfish near the Shadow Patch last week but instead latched on to a huge black marlin.12 Jan 07:52 PM
Northland AgeMickey Petricevich - star of many a desperate situationMijo (Mick, Mickey) Petricevich had a lot to look back on when he celebrated his 90th birthday last month.12 Jan 07:49 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor Tuesday January 13, 20152015 stands before us. This provides a real opportunity to see things afresh. To take a deep breath and look out over the horizon and to be encouraged.12 Jan 07:45 PM
Northland AgeEditorial Tuesday January 13, 2015ONE-TIME broadcaster, Mayor and Maori Party candidate Derek Fox knows what it's like to hold (and express) a minority view, but...12 Jan 07:41 PM
Northland AgeAhipara beach 'so out of control'Ahipara resident Jacquie Klever had only sympathy for the family of the 9-year-old Remuera boy, named by police as Rowan Willis, who died when the motorised cart he was driving rolled on 90 Mile.12 Jan 07:36 PM
Northland AgeToo much heat for honeyA substantial quantity of manuka honey was destroyed when fire broke out at Awanui's Mana Kai Honey Whare (formerly known as the fish factory) on Saturday.12 Jan 07:33 PM
Northland AgeAll hope lost for missing diverSearches of the shoreline, in the water and from the air have failed to find any sign of the 25-year-old man who went missing while diving just 50 metres off the beach at Cable Bay.12 Jan 07:29 PM
Northland AgeKrystal Murray focused on making NinesAs the Far North's most recently capped international athlete, Krystal Murray made the most of her summer holidays by returning home to spend time with family and friends and also keep in shape.07 Jan 08:00 PM
Northland AgeKaitaia gymnasts' efforts recognised at prizegivingThe Kaitaia Gymnastics Club's competitive and recreational gymnasts all spent time during December competing for end-of-year prizegiving medals and trophies.07 Jan 07:57 PM
