Northland AgeFirefighters reach for the Sky (Tower)Kerikeri's volunteer firefighters are planning an all-out assault on Auckland's Sky Tower. And while they're at it they hope to raise at least $10,000 for leukaemia patients.17 Feb 07:52 PM
Northland AgeNew era for Ahipara HealthIt hasn't all been plain sailing for the Ahipara Health and Resource Centre (AHRC) since it was established by three local women in 1996, with the exclusive aim of meeting the health needs of the local community and surrounding districts.17 Feb 07:48 PM
Northland AgeTourist dies at AhiparaA 51-year-old Swiss tourist died at Ahipara on Tuesday afternoon, despite the efforts of two passersby, then St John and fire crews from Ahipara and Kaitaia to revive him.17 Feb 07:30 PM
Northland AgeA triumph in more ways than oneAfter missing the Capital Classic at the end of January, Sue Rogers resumed her New Zealand Ocean Swim Series campaign by taking part in the Christchurch Crown on Saturday.15 Feb 08:57 PM
Northland AgeAwanui on form in WellingtonThe Mangonui champions got their pre-season build-up off to another good start by giving a good account of themselves at the national club rugby sevens championships in Wainuiomata earlier this month.15 Feb 08:47 PM
Northland AgeCustoms man - there was no mystery ketchFormer Customs officer Allen Jones does not have an opinion on whether Scott Watson is guilty or innocent of murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope on or about January 1, 1998.15 Feb 08:44 PM
Northland AgeA big day for Year 4Year 4 pupils at Ohaeawai School have received brand new Chromebooks, part of the roll-out at the Kaikohekohe Education Network of seven schools which are part of the Manaiakalani Outreach programme.15 Feb 08:36 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday February 16, 2016The ultra-right wing National Party sold off profit-making assets the taxpayers of New Zealand had built up over a long time. Moneyed people were the beneficiaries of this, not the workers.15 Feb 08:34 PM
Northland AgeEditorial, Tuesday February 16, 2016WINSTON PETERS was fuming last week after the Ministry of Education, or even the ministers who lead it according to his publicly-expressed suspicions, prevented him from boarding a Mangakahia Area School bus.15 Feb 08:28 PM
Northland AgeKaitaia woman's medical winA Kaitaia woman is the first person in the country to receive publicly-funded medical cannabis to control severe epilepsy.15 Feb 08:22 PM
Northland AgeOld soldier incident victim too?He lived alone and he was not in good health, but Selwyn Fraider has no doubt that fellow Vietnam veteran Ian McLeod was a victim of Friday morning's drive-by shooting in Kaitaia.15 Feb 07:51 PM
Northland AgeIronmahue prepares for massive influxOrganisers of the Ironmahue 2016 set to take place in Whangaroa county later this month are expecting a record turnout for this year's event.10 Feb 08:49 PM
Northland AgeDr Gregory - a medical man with a passionBruce Craig Gregory was born at Kaingaroa, east of Kaitaia, in 1937.10 Feb 08:45 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday February 11, 2016You're sitting happily in your Lay-Z-Boy watching your favourite show on telly. You hear a loud yelp! and out of the corner of your eye you catch your child pulling the dog's tail and/or grabbing a handful of the cat's fur.10 Feb 08:37 PM
Northland AgeGardening's certainly not for the birdsAn idea to keep the birds off her bountiful vegetable crop has won Kaikohe's Collette Redman a place in the Yates Spring Vegie Growing Challenge.10 Feb 08:32 PM
Northland AgeChildren witness mother's beatingA Kaitaia man who allegedly beat his wife on Saturday night, while the couple's babies aged one and two years, watched in fear has not been charged.10 Feb 08:30 PM
Northland AgeKawakawa leads the chargeAs if on cue, Kawakawa's steam engine Gabriel puffed past, providing a fitting backdrop to the opening ceremony of the town's fast-charger for electric vehicles (EVs) on Sunday.10 Feb 08:22 PM
Northland AgeMr Asia lawyer diesA New Zealand defence lawyer with a "colourful life", including being struck off because of his links to the Mr Asia drug has died.08 Feb 10:01 PM
Northland AgeLocal groms take it to Mount contestWhile the local surf scene was conspicuous by its absence at the recent nationals in Dunedin, two Far North surfers were in action at the first event of the Billabong Grom Series at Mount Maunganui last weekend.03 Feb 08:25 PM
Northland AgeAwanui head to third NZ club sevens finalAwanui is representing Northland at the national club rugby sevens finals in Wellington this Saturday and Sunday.03 Feb 08:18 PM
Northland AgeHunt is on for Kaitaia fire bugsKaitaia's Chief Fire Officer will be sparing no effort in his hunt for the people who kept his volunteer brigade busy on Monday afternoon.03 Feb 08:05 PM
Northland AgePeters sees slim pickings for the regionsPrime Minister John Key's state of the nation speech last week was more a state of Auckland speech, with only a few meagre offerings for the provinces, according to Northland MP Winston Peters.03 Feb 07:57 PM
Northland AgePension move is welcome news for an old soldierNothing had been confirmed in writing yesterday, but Te Runanga-a-Iwi o Ngati Kahu CEO Anahera Herbert-Graves believed recalcitrant WWII veteran Selwyn Clarke was about to have his veteran's pension restored.03 Feb 07:51 PM
Northland AgeBeautiful blooms - for one dayPatsy Panther enjoys her garden in Pukepoto Road, Kaitaia, taking particular delight in the cactus flowers that brighten it from time to time. It's a pleasure that must be tempered with patience, however.03 Feb 07:36 PM
Northland AgeKey to attend Te Tii after allMuch to-ing and fro-ing seemed to come to an end late yesterday morning, with Prime Minister John Key announcing that he would be at Te Tii Marae tomorrow, where he would have the traditional speaking rights.03 Feb 07:33 PM
Northland Age'There's nothing much we can do about it'Te Tii Marae elders say there is a risk of deliberate attempts by protesters to block John Key going on to the marae on Friday.03 Feb 06:16 AM
Northland AgeJohn Key will brave WaitangiNgapuhi co-chairman Rudy Taylor said he would be talking to marae trustees about increasing security on Friday and Saturday if necessary.03 Feb 04:46 AM
Northland AgeLoving memories of a gifted young manFriends and team mates of the 20-year-old Kaikohe man who died while swimming at Charlie's Rock, Kerikeri, last week have paid tribute to his skills on and off the field, his cheekiness, ready smile and sense of humour.01 Feb 08:16 PM
Northland AgeNew start for gymnasticsAnother year of gymnastics classes are all ready to go at the Kaitaia Gymnastic Club beginning with a pre-enrolment afternoon on Monday, February 8, at 3.30pm followed by the first classes beginning on Tuesday, February 9 for Term 1.01 Feb 08:02 PM
