Latest from The Northland Age

Marlin season in full swing in Ahipara
The Ahipara Gamefish 2017/ 18 season is well under way, with marlin abundant.

Sheepdog trials: Child brothers run riot at Mangakahia
The Northland sheepdog trials were almost washed out by the rain over the weekend.

Topvets: Facial eczema danger eases in Kaitaia
The facial eczema risk eased in the very Far North last week according to Topvets

Contestant hopes for home town advantage
It will be a tight competition between hopefuls for Young Farmer of the Year in Kerikeri.

Editorial: This must stop!
Whoever is behind calls for commissioner in the Far North must stop!, says Peter Jackson.

Northern rata in Otangaroa Forest 'dodge a bullet'
Northern rata have flowered but are still at risk of myrtle rust and pest damage.

Queenstown man dies in fatal crash at Te Paki
Northland's road toll for 2018 rose to nine when a 34-year-old man died at Te Paki.

Camp fires threaten Far North forest
Camp fires around Te Hiku Forest are a threat to the environment.

John Vujcich: Vision-driven action required for Far North council
It is frustrating that in the past health hasn't been given the priority it deserves.

Chris Reid: Is this the end of after hours doctors?
The increasing average age of rural GPs means there is a workforce crisis on the horizon.

Farmer-led programme in Northland lifts sustainability
Two of 10 farm clusters involved with Extension 350 are now under way in the Far North.

Rescue equipment acquired for Doubtless Bay
Doubtless Bay is wasting no time in acquiring equipment that might well save lives

Fishing excitement on 90 Mile beach for Kaitaia boy
Many fishermen battled the elements on 90 Mile Beach with not a snapper to show for it.

Cray craze depletes stock
Crayfish stocks are in crisis, and recreational fishers want an independent review.

Call for replacement commissioner in Far North a 'big trigger'
An appeal to replace the Far North District Council with a commissioner did not sit well.

Editorial: Divine Intervention
Trevor Mallard has removed reference to Jesus from the Parliamentary Prayer.

Two new JPs for Far North
Two Far North women took the oaths and officially became Justices of the Peace last week.

Feds: Time to seize vehicles of livestock thieves
We need greater deterrents, writes Miles Anderson from Federated Farmers

Dog trials: Northland series in full swing
Ex-pat Leo Jecentho takes out long head event on return to Far North.

Dairy farmers urged to vote
Candidate says plenty of work that needs to be done to correct some worrying trends.

Four injured, dog breaks leg in Northland crash
State Highway 1 is likely to be closed following a crash near Whangarei.

Kudos for graduating Ngawha staff and prisoners
Kelvin Davis presented long service awards to staff and graduating prisoners at Ngawha.

Letters: Keep Northtec art course going
Keep the Northtec arts course going, pleads a reader.

'Unfinished business' taken care of
Dame Patsy Reddy took part in a reconciliation ceremony on Russell's Maiki Hill on Monday.

The greatest commendation
Two Far North police officers have received Sir Woolf Fisher Trust Police Fellowships.

Plea to protect rescue boxes donated for Taupo Bay
Rescue boxes at Taupo Bay will help locals save swimmers lives - and should be protected.

Letters: Keep horses out of Far North lakes
We are all concerned about the generally poor quality of water in our Far North lakes

Happy ending to swift Waitangi River rescue
Three swimmers had to be rescued from the rain-swollen Waitangi River last week.

Widespread public respect for Maitai Bay rahui
The rahui imposed at Maitai Bay to give marine life a chance to recover is well-respected.