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On A Wing and A Prayer
There isn't a civilization on earth throughout millennia that hasn't adopted some form of esoteric philosophy, recognizing there is something more than we mere mortals. You'd have to wonder, then, why it's called New Age.
Moerewa adds sevens title to haul
A last-minute try in a come-from-behind win saw Moerewa take out the third and final leg of the 2013 Northland Rugby Sevens at Simson Park on Saturday.
An exodus to university
More Year 13 graduates from Bay of Islands than usual will enter tertiary institutes next year.
Restaurant fire tests brigade
The Kaitaia Fire Brigade had just 50-odd metres to travel to a blaze at the Sea Dragon restaurant in the town's main street on Friday afternoon.
Two women seriously injured on roads
Two women were flown to Whangarei Hospital by rescue helicopter after separate incidents over the weekend.
Short shrift for oil drilling
Several hundred people converged on Ahipara's Korou Kore Marae on Friday to discuss government proposals for oil exploration and mining in the Northland region.
Medal mystery at Russell
The Russell RSA will commemorate Armistice Day once again on Monday, but this time much of the focus will be on the mystery of three WW1 medals.
Senior game stays in survival mode
Kaikohe beat Kaitaia by 19 runs in a Twenty20 match on Sunday, in what was the first serious game of senior cricket played in Kaitaia College in quite some time.
North trio to fore in gymnastics
Three gymnasts from the Far North representing Northland scored well at the Gymsports NZ Artistic National Competition in Napier from October 2-4.
This really was a bright idea
The Young Enterprise Scheme has been the catalyst for any number of bright ideas over the years.
No end in sight to abuse allegations
Detective Senior Sergeant Kevin Burke, Northland's acting manager of criminal investigations, said last week that fresh allegations and reports of sexual abuse in Northland were beginning to flood in via police hotlines.
Another arson at Kareponia
The Kaitaia Fire Brigade was called to another house fire at Kareponia, east of Awanui, shortly after midnight on Saturday, immediately next door to the house that was damaged by an apparent arsonist.
The future is ours, let's go and get it
All seemed to agree that Thursday's inauguration of the Far North's new Mayor, councillors and community board members represented the launch of a new era.
Heat felt during long weekend
The beginnings of what is threatening to be a long, hot summer were keenly felt when the Far North RSA Bowling Club in Kaitaia
Sex charges in two courts
Man faces 22 charges in Kaitaia, ex-principal faces sodomy counts in Kaikohe
All creatures great and small
Kaitaia veterinarian Fiona Sucich knows a well cared for pet when she sees one, and she saw plenty at Ahipara School last week.
Oceanic fundraiser for Clearwater
The Taipa Sailing Club is appealing to the local community to support a fundraising venture being held early next month to help a young up-and-coming sailor buy a new boat.