Northland AgeCommunity support the key to keeping HospiceServices provided by Hospice are free to those who receive them, so sponsorship, fundraising and donations are key to their ability to serve.11 May 09:12 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday May 12, 2016The Far North District Council is committed to keeping the Far North tidy, and appreciates your correspondent's concern for the environment.11 May 09:08 PM
Northland AgeOne final farewell for the DryburghsPeter Dryburgh would have had trouble finding Kaitaia on a map when he was growing up in South Africa and Rhodesia, but the Far North has very much been home to him, his wife Dinny and their children for the last 36 years.11 May 09:00 PM
Northland AgeKaitaia cops a national awardPolice in Kaitaia have won high praise, and an award, for their collaborative approach to using CCTV to monitor their town, thereby reducing crime dramatically.11 May 08:50 PM
Northland AgeCarvings have secrets to revealTwo pou, one of them in two pieces, that were found in a shed in Okahu Road, Kaitaia, earlier this year, are now undergoing expert examination by conservator Rose Evans, on behalf of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.11 May 08:43 PM
Northland AgeHokianga jumps at YESYoung people from many Hokianga communities have jumped at the chance to build hands-on emergency services skills in a training programme that kicked off on Saturday.09 May 09:56 PM
Northland AgeSix-goal thriller in KaeoKamo 2 Kerikeri 2 (half time 1-1): The champions forced to accept a draw from fellow title contenders Kamo in this top of the table clash from the Northland Premier Division at Kamo on Saturday.09 May 09:00 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday May 10, 2016The article 'Council, SPCA look to co-operate over dogs' (April 26) contains misleading facts that need correcting.09 May 08:47 PM
Northland AgeEditorial, Tuesday May 10, 2016BILL ENGLISH'S assertion that a lot of (young) New Zealanders who should be out there looking for work are "pretty damned hopeless" has been derided by some as an admission of failure on the part of his government.09 May 08:45 PM
Northland AgeTrucking industry committed to Safer JourneysThe high level of interest in the Rollover Prevention Safer Journeys Programme shows a tangible commitment from the trucking industry to address the issue of truck rollover, according to Road Transport Forum chief executive Ken Shirley.09 May 08:38 PM
Northland AgeKnitters, to your needlesJulia Clarke has been knitting since she was a pre-schooler - her father taught her using meat skewers for needles - but she no longer has children of her own needing protection from bitter Rotorua winters.09 May 08:36 PM
Northland AgeFire damages wood processing millThe large fire was contained to the site's boiler room after flames swept up an air duct.08 May 06:06 PM
Northland AgeSentencing delayed for tourist driverSentencing for an American tourist who admitted his careless driving caused the deaths of two women - one eight months pregnant - has been deferred for two weeks.05 May 11:47 PM
Northland AgeFish 'everywhere' for ladiesThe fish were reportedly everywhere for the inaugural Ladies Fishing Competition hosted by the Doubtless Bay Sportfishing Club and Taipa Tavern earlier this month.04 May 09:47 PM
Northland AgeAnother graduate for family albumKerikeri's Steve McNally could not resist donning a gown when his son Sam graduated from Waikato University last month as a Doctor of Philosophy.04 May 09:39 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday May 5, 2016So, no game bird hunters allowed on Rangiputa Block this season. We are told that the reason is the new Health and Safety Act.04 May 09:32 PM
Northland AgeMeasles travels north from WaikatoA case of measles has been confirmed in the Kaeo area.04 May 09:17 PM
Northland AgeCouncil will get tough on dogsThe Far North District Council is promising to take a tougher approach to dog control, in the interests of public safety.04 May 09:11 PM
Northland AgeDog attack victim now wary of going outside her homeA 50-year-old Kaitaia woman who was attacked by a large tan dog on Monday afternoon is now wary of leaving her home.04 May 09:06 PM
Northland AgePartner of crash victim was going to proposeTributes pour in for a pregnant mother who was one of two people killed in a two-car crash over the weekend.03 May 08:18 AM
Northland AgeFar North rider hoping for moreAs the only Far North rider in the Northland team which made the long trek to Taupo to contest the 2016 NZ Pony and Young Rider Dressage Championship earlier this month.02 May 09:16 PM
Northland AgeSafety laws won't stop huntersGame bird hunter access to traditional hunting spots on farm dams, rivers and creeks will not be affected by the new workplace safety legislation, according to Fish & Game.02 May 09:11 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday May 3, 2016News that thousands of children start secondary school every year without the reading , writing or maths skills they need is not mind-boggling to me.02 May 09:04 PM
Northland AgeEditorial, Tuesday May 3, 2016A Far North dog ranger's lot is not a happy one these days.02 May 08:53 PM
Northland AgeProject Manuka to create a new future for menGenerations of Far North farmers have seen manuka as little more than a weed, albeit one that has some uses, not least as firewood.02 May 08:49 PM
Northland AgeJudge's warning goes unheededA Kaitaia teenager who was told by Judge Greg Davis in the Kaitaia District Court last month that if he breached his bail again he would go to jail was arrested on Sunday.02 May 08:33 PM
Northland AgeHundreds without power after explosionNorthpower lines staff are working to restore power to homes and businesses around Whangarei after an explosion at its 33,000kV station at Maungatapere.29 Apr 12:19 AM
Northland AgeA fun day of rodeo action at KawakawaThe Kawakawa Team Roping Club successfully staged its annual family day event at the Kawakawa Domain on Saturday.27 Apr 08:31 PM
Northland AgeHow we should remember them"In remembering the suffering and losses of war, let us commit ourselves to working for a world where differences between nations can be resolved without resort to war.27 Apr 08:19 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday April 28, 2016A very impressive service commemorating the centenary of the Anzac force in World War I was held at Te Ahu.27 Apr 08:18 PM
Northland AgeKaeo honours a home-grown heroThe granddaughter of a Far North war hero says she is proud and humbled by her granddad's starring role in an Anzac exhibition honouring Kaeo's old soldiers.27 Apr 08:04 PM
