Nurseryman Tim Edgecombe is IN the process of completing a total redevelopment of his retail business on Kapiro Rd.

Who would have thought that one day a Hyundai would be considered a luxury car?

Dig not very deep with Dave Dobbyn and you find he has quite an affinity with the Bay of Islands and the Far North.

Yannick Le Nenaon become just the fourth woman in the world to sail solo around it.

Northland's Kauri Cliffs, at Matauri Bay, has been voted New Zealand's No 1 golf course for the second time running, fending off Taupo's Kinloch and Paraparaumu Beach courses.

"Every shot is a money shot. That's the way you get to play it."

A series of narrow escapes from sleepout fires has firefighters urging home owners to install smoke alarms in garages and other outbuildings where people sleep.

A special week

Far North firefighters have scored some great saves over the years, but few would match their successful defence of Sarah Watson's home at Te Reinga Bay, near Hihi, last week.

Claims that some log truck drivers are ignoring speed limits on the Aupouri Peninsula became more than anecdotal last week

Joe Palmer won the 21st Northern Queen Motel Surfing Championship Trophy in light to moderate sized left-handers at Ahipara on Sunday and received a brand new Weber surfboard for his efforts.

The two teams representing Northland at the annual Weir Rosebowl tournament - for players under 12 - at St Peters in Cambridge last week both performed with distinction

Faith restored

The first census figures released this week suggest Kerikeri is becoming the Far North's Auckland.

Some Far North land owners have been shocked to see their property values plummet in the latest three-yearly QV valuations.

Time to vote

The Far North elected a new Mayor and four new district councillors on Saturday.

Jason Wynyard, one of the most remarkable sportsmen/athletes ever produced in New Zealand, was preceded by his reputation when he arrived in Kaitaia.

Wayne Brown was gracious in defeat on Saturday, when it became clear that his bid for a third term as the Far North's Mayor would not be successful.

From the day he began his campaign, more than two months before the votes were counted on Saturday, John Carter believed he could win the Far North mayoralty.

Footpath angels

"Sorry, Miss," the thief said to her moments before she toppled out of the car and he drove off, running over her legs as he did so.