Statoil warned by opposition

The Kahawai Bonanza fishing competition proved another very successful event for the 169 surfcasters taking part in ideal conditions on the first day of winter last Sunday.

After a successful debut season contesting the Cody's D1NZ National Drifting Championship, Waipapa brothers Tom and Joe Marshall are keen to return next season.

Faith restored

Vernon Samuels and Ryan Wikaira were born hours apart at the same hospital, on March 4, 1991. On Friday last week they died together.

Te Hapua woman Marihi Langford has been nominated for a Pride of New Zealand Award in recognition of the "relentless" work she has done, and continues to do.

A 2-year-old boy was seriously injured when he was run over by a four-wheel-drive vehicle in Kaitaia's main street mid-morning yesterday.

Kaitaia Mitisubishi dealer wins fourth national award

NorthTec's Foundation Studies and Horticulture courses are an opportunity to study close to home.

In this Far North town a lone piper played "Mist Covered Mountain" before those assembled were introduced to World War II veteran, 97-year-old Mr William Witstyn.

Arguably the biggest international event the Far North stages is the two-yearly Kerikeri International Piano Competition.

A convincing win for the defending champions in round 8 of the Northland men's premier division on Saturday.

SO there he was, The Offsider, heading west to catch the first real swell of winter as the first true cold snap of the year hit on Monday last week.

Plato saw it

Ever been burgled?

Jan MacLean, who began her association with Clive Patterson as a shorthand typist 35 years ago, and ended it as a senior registered legal executive, has slipped, albeit gradually, into retirement.

Like many who have been recognised over the years, Kaitaia GP Dr Ian Smit wasn't sure last week that he deserved a Royal honour.

Ngai Takoto leader Rangitane Marsden was named an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in yesterday's Queen's Birthday honours list.

Brooke Ah Sam was named Fittest in Northland in her age grade after her performance at a provincial crossfit event in Kerikeri earlier this month.

And more

Last year Doubtless Bay woman Lonneke Botello was planning to travel to Berlin as New Zealand's finalist in the Queen of the World beauty pageant. Now she says the dream was a mirage...

The Far North didn't escape yesterday's cold snap.

State Highway 10 east of Taipa was blocked for some time on Monday evening while the Armed Offenders' Squad searched for a 23-year-old man.

The 'Cops vs Kids' fear factor competition staged in Kaitaia on Friday should have come with the warning 'Do not try this at home.'

Football

Players from Waiuku North featured for the 29 teams entered into the Men's Memorial Triples played over the weekend of May 10-11.

Family means a great deal to Michelle Chapman-Cullen, but after 22 years she has removed her 'mum hat', and replaced it with that of MiMo Culcha the artist.

Money for nothing

An inspiring cuppa

Every journey begins with a single step...