Northland AgeWhat makes us poor?TE TAI TOKERAU MP Kelvin Davis should have opened a few eyes with his Northland Age column last week.15 Dec 08:23 PM
Northland AgeLove of teaching undimmedThis is the time of year when high-achieving children are in the spotlight, but it was two enduring teachers who were feted at Kaitaia's Pompallier Catholic School last week.15 Dec 08:14 PM
Northland AgeConcerns for woman's well-beingPolice are beginning to hold concerns for the well-being of a 48-year-old Cable Bay woman who was reported missing late last week.15 Dec 08:13 PM
Northland AgeMore who won't be home for ChristmasThey won't be home for Christmas, but that will be a very small price to pay for the 22 men and women who packed their bags and headed for Christchurch.15 Dec 08:09 PM
Northland AgeRotary honour well deservedKaitaia Rotary Club president Charmaine Foster didn't need to do a great deal of research before she presented a Paul Harris Fellowship to Raewyn Jackson last week.15 Dec 08:00 PM
Northland AgeA winning debut for RangiawhiaTe Kura Kaupapa Maori o Rangiawhia, at Whatuwhiwhi, entered the Maranga Mai e te Iwi primary/intermediate school kapa haka regional competition for the first time this year.11 Dec 08:26 PM
Northland AgeKaikohe scene continues to pulseThe fluctuating fortunes of basketball in the Far North over the past few years have been well documented.10 Dec 08:22 PM
Northland AgeSmaller schools keep the bigger sides on their toesFour primary schools descended upon Arnold Rae Park in Kaitaia last Wednesday to take part in the final week of the Kaitaia Mini/ Mod After-School competition.10 Dec 08:18 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor Thursday December 11, 2014Today's (December 9) editorial is an excellent analysis to a sad aspect of our current societal behaviour, to which I have a cynical response.10 Dec 08:13 PM
Northland AgeSocial Innovation Awards come northA number of Far North organisations were honoured for their contribution to social well-being in Te Hiku at the presentation of the inaugural Social Innovation Awards in Whangarei recently.10 Dec 08:06 PM
Northland AgeHistory, views - and a dumpTony Makiha and his family would love to do something with the old Hokianga County road on Waima Hill. It gave way to SH12 long ago, but still offers some glorious views of the river far below.10 Dec 08:03 PM
Northland AgeConviction follows training tragedyAn Army sergeant has been convicted of failing to comply with written orders, following the September 2012 death of 29-year-old Rifleman Private Michael Ross.10 Dec 07:58 PM
Northland AgeA bad year for fires gets worseThe fire that gutted a home in Matilda Place, Kaitaia last week added to a year that at times has stretched the Kaitaia Fire Brigade to its limits.10 Dec 07:55 PM
Northland AgeKiwis ride to Five Nations gloryTeam New Zealand won the Five Nations Championship mounted games teams title in Kaikohe on Sunday while English rider Sarah Farnsworth took out the individual title.08 Dec 08:45 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday December 9, 2014I am not normally one to respond to letters to the editor that throw bricks at people without having the courage of their convictions to publish their name.08 Dec 08:28 PM
Northland AgeEditorial Tuesday December 9, 2014KAITAIA librarian John Haines wrote in this newspaper last week about learning from our elders.08 Dec 08:12 PM
Northland AgeA two-year trial for paradise"We'll try it for two years," Dave Panckhurst was heard to say as he arrived at Cooper's Beach in 1992, but he brought with him his lifelong commitment to the environment..."08 Dec 08:07 PM
Northland AgeIs this what awaits Ahipara?Many of those who turned out at Te Kohanga (Shipwreck Bay) for Saturday's StopStatoil protest/festival would have been there for the music..08 Dec 07:55 PM
Northland AgeKids and matches do not mixThe gutting of a house in Matilda Place Kaitaia on Thursday afternoon prompted another reminder from the town's senior firefighter that children and matches do not mix.08 Dec 07:51 PM
Northland AgeFar North lake unfit for swimmingAuthorities have erected a sign at Waiharara's Lake Waiparera, warning that potentially toxic cyanobacteria in the water may be harmful to people and animals who come into contact with it.08 Dec 07:43 PM
Northland AgeMuriwhenua targets Iron MaoriThe first goal for the recently established Sport Muriwhenua, a group made up of local multisport enthusiasts, was to ensure Far North representation at the Iron Maori in Napier.03 Dec 08:21 PM
Northland AgeThe last Friday in NovemberOvercast skies, drizzly showers and even a very uneven and bumpy green could not spoil a great day of croquet at the Bay Audio Handicapped Singles tournament held in Kaitaia.03 Dec 08:18 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor Thursday December 4, 2014Christmas bonus! A $100 reward is now offered for information leading to the conviction of the thieves who smashed the back window of van and stole my stuff?03 Dec 08:12 PM
Northland AgeTeam effort to save lives installs safety gear at The BluffA real team effort has culminated in the completion of Coastguard Houhora's first community project, the permanent storage of lifesaving equipment at The Bluff on 90 Mile Beach.03 Dec 08:09 PM
Northland AgeLocal Heroes receive their medalsFifteen Northlanders have been honoured with Local Heroes medals as part of the lead-up to next year's New Zealander of the Year awards.03 Dec 08:05 PM
Northland AgePublic urged to dob in dope growersPolice in the Far North are keen to hear from anyone who can point them in the direction of a cannabis crop, and are encouraging people, particularly in rural areas, to keep their eyes peeled.03 Dec 08:01 PM
Northland AgeFire restrictions kicking inFire restrictions will come into force across the Far North at noon on Monday, as the district dries out and the risk of wildfires continues to climb.03 Dec 07:58 PM
Northland AgeFour more centre championships wonThe Bowls Far North Centre national club pairs titles were sorted over a weekend in late November and a run-down of the four section winners is as follows.01 Dec 08:17 PM
Northland AgeThere's no show without punchThe success of the Te Hiku Sports Hub Fundraising Boxing Event at the Te Ahu Centre in Kaitaia on Saturday night has made it the talk of the town.01 Dec 08:12 PM
Northland AgeA new era for rates on Maori landThe Far North District Council's new philosophy for dealing with rates on land in multiple Maori ownership is ironing out the district's $28 million accumulated unpaid rates debt.01 Dec 08:01 PM
Northland AgeEditorial Tuesday December 2, 2014The Far North District Council's plan to gauge the entire community's attitude towards the addition of Maori-only seats to the council table is a valid one.01 Dec 07:54 PM
Northland Age'Dream job' landed this timeBurying ebola victims in West Africa would, for most people, be as far from a dream job as possible. But not for Houhora's resident police officer, Senior Constable Tracee Knowler.01 Dec 07:51 PM
