Northland AgeAhipara 'trap' catches anotherThe Far North District Council says Gerd Piroth was the first to complain about a 'semi-chicane' on Ahipara's Foreshore Road.28 Jul 09:10 PM
Northland AgeTe Hiku iwi honour their ownThree men who have received royal honours this year were feted by their own people in Kaitaia on Saturday night.28 Jul 09:00 PM
Northland AgePetition to stop council shooting pound dogsA petition has been launched calling on the Far North District Council to cease shooting unwanted dogs.28 Jul 08:55 PM
Northland AgeAt the mecca of high velocity racingGuest editor Paul Young writes about his recent sports holiday to the Isle of Man IOM event23 Jul 09:47 PM
Northland AgeRecord turnout for annual eventA record number of gymnasts turned out to contest the Kaitaia Gymnastics Club's annual competition on June 28.23 Jul 09:39 PM
Northland AgeFar North panelbeaters shunnedThe Collision Repair Association is stunned that not a single repairer in the Far North has been approved by IAG, the Australian company that controls about 68 per cent of the insurance market.23 Jul 09:19 PM
Northland AgeDaffodil baby timeBubba's Baby Store in Kaitaia has launched the 2014 Daffodil Day baby photo competition, in support of the Cancer Society's annual Daffodil Day appeal.23 Jul 09:00 PM
Northland AgeSnapper Bonanza in deep troubleNorthland's economy might be on the up, according to politicians and statistics, but newfound prosperity seems unlikely to save a Far North institution.23 Jul 08:44 PM
Northland AgeHokianga left to fly flag for Far NorthThe minor semi-final fixtures to be contested by the bottom four teams have been sorted after the final round of the Rugby League Northland's Multi Kai Cooker Premiership21 Jul 09:39 PM
Northland AgeLocal coach aims to pass on knowledgeSport Makers from the sport of swimming dominated the prize list when the 10th draw of Sport Northland's Lotto Sport Maker programme was made recently.21 Jul 09:35 PM
Northland AgeOffering comfort born of painTarchia Joll can relate to many of the fears and anxieties felt by parents of special care baby unit (SCBU) parents at Whangarei Hospital.21 Jul 09:28 PM
Northland AgeChickshaw Blues are ready to rollHouhora's Senior Constable Tracee Knowler and Northern Advocate reporter Kristin Edge, aka the Chickshaw Blues, are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime to raise money for a Northland charity.21 Jul 08:57 PM
Northland AgeStorm costs millions - and risingIt will be some time yet before an accurate cost of the storm of July 2014 can be calculated, but last week it was being put in the millions.21 Jul 08:46 PM
Northland AgeHarawira: Cows before MaoriTe Tai Tokerau MP Hone Harawira has fired a broadside at the government over its immediate response the storms that wrought havoc from one end of the North to the other earlier this month.21 Jul 08:43 PM
Northland AgeAwards celebrate successful seasonThe Taipa Stock and Saloon Car Club held its annual end-of season ceremony featuring prizegiving and dinner.16 Jul 09:50 PM
Northland AgeStorm season gets into full swingSO there he was, The Offsider, heading into the eye of one of the most powerful storms he'd ever experienced.16 Jul 09:46 PM
Northland AgeAn intrinsic part of life's journeyTai Tokerau weavers continue to stage demonstrations of traditional weaving techniques and local resources in the atrium at Kaitaia's Te Ahu.16 Jul 09:37 PM
Northland AgeThe baby boy who wouldn't waitDiana Thomson's seventh baby couldn't wait to enter the world. In fact, he was in such a hurry he wouldn't even let his mum get as far as the ambulance stretcher.16 Jul 09:25 PM
Northland Age'It's a little bit dire at the moment'Pukenui Holiday Park owner Jo Kennedy was a little surprised to see a party of politicians arrive at on her doorstep on Tuesday.16 Jul 09:13 PM
Northland AgeGrieving mum calls for changeFor Okaihau mum Karen Edwards, the call for tougher penalties for those who breach protection orders has come too late.16 Jul 09:05 PM
Northland AgeNo such thing as 'no rugby' in KaitaiaJust because there's no rugby on doesn't necessarily have to mean there's no rugby on!14 Jul 09:24 PM
Northland AgeGold for Tuke and Burling in HelsinkiKerikeri's Blair Tuke and his Tauranga sailing partner Peter Burling have racked up another gold medal in international sailing after successfully defending their title at the 2014 49er European Championships in Finland.14 Jul 09:22 PM
Northland AgeSpeak up if you need helpNorthland's post-storm mop-up was making good progress yesterday, at least in terms of infrastructure, including roading, water and power, with a continuing emphasis on meeting the welfare needs of those worst affected.14 Jul 09:14 PM
Northland Age'I'm the luckiest person in Northland'Kaitaia woman Ivy Cramond lost her home and everything she owned on Tuesday afternoon, as the gale-force winds and driving rain that would last four days battered Kaitaia.14 Jul 09:12 PM
Northland AgeAbigail and co take out tri-nations title once moreNew Zealand's Pure South Sharp Blacks have won the Tri-Nations Butchers' Challenge against teams representing Australia and Great Britain, in Yorkshire, for the second year in a row.14 Jul 09:10 PM
Northland AgeFlood-stricken communities band togetherNorthlanders, especially those in flood-struck areas like Moerewa, continued to show remarkable resilience as the region worked to return to normality in the wake of last week's storm.14 Jul 09:07 PM
Northland AgeKeeping the chess torch alightOrganisers of the recently held Northland secondary school teams chess championships are planning to capitalise on the success of the event.09 Jul 10:46 PM
