Northland AgeNo apology for attack on wreckThe man who last week attempted to fell the sole visible sign of the Favourite, which sank at Te Kohanga in 1870, and gives the beach its colloquial name Shipwreck Bay, knows he's made people angry.22 Dec 07:44 PM
Northland AgeFar North rodeo season arrivesAdrenaline junkies are dusting off their cowboy hats with the three Far North legs of the national summer rodeo circuit set to take place over three consecutive days in just over two weeks.17 Dec 08:07 PM
Northland AgeParents get physical alongside tamarikiA health programme aimed at encouraging young children to be more active in Kaitaia completed its inaugural year last week and organisers couldn't be happier with how it all went.17 Dec 08:01 PM
Northland AgeBill Imms was no grumpy old buggerBill Imms was one of those people who, on first meeting, you would judge as a grumpy old bugger. His toothless grin, weather-beaten face and thin, scrawny body all backed up that impression.17 Dec 07:56 PM
Northland AgeOruaiti delivers the worldOruaiti School didn't stage an end-of-year production this year. It went several steps better, with an extraordinary display entitled Around the World in 80 Minutes.17 Dec 07:53 PM
Northland Age'Desperate' family now on their ownTe Tai Tokerau MP Kelvin Davis has washed his hands of the family he wrote about in his Northland Age column last week, who he described as having been failed at every turn.17 Dec 07:43 PM
Northland AgeLocals outraged over dumping of snapperThe discovery of a large quantity of snapper, some reportedly as large as 15 or 20 pounds and the majority of the others of a legal size, on Tokerau Beach on Sunday has sparked outrage.17 Dec 07:40 PM
Northland AgeSocial sessions net strong turnoutThe summertime sport of tennis is enjoying good numbers in Kaitaia with nearly two dozen turning out every week for a social game of doubles on the town club's tennis courts.15 Dec 08:41 PM
Northland AgeWhatevaz with too much firepowerWhatevaz had too much firepower for Touch.O to take out their third consecutive open final title at the Far North Touch Module on Saturday.15 Dec 08:37 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor Tuesday December 16, 2014I want to pay tribute to the volunteer spirit that is alive and well in the Far North. But first I'd like to outline our story.15 Dec 08:30 PM
Northland AgeWhat makes us poor?TE TAI TOKERAU MP Kelvin Davis should have opened a few eyes with his Northland Age column last week.15 Dec 08:23 PM
Northland AgeLove of teaching undimmedThis is the time of year when high-achieving children are in the spotlight, but it was two enduring teachers who were feted at Kaitaia's Pompallier Catholic School last week.15 Dec 08:14 PM
Northland AgeConcerns for woman's well-beingPolice are beginning to hold concerns for the well-being of a 48-year-old Cable Bay woman who was reported missing late last week.15 Dec 08:13 PM
Northland AgeMore who won't be home for ChristmasThey won't be home for Christmas, but that will be a very small price to pay for the 22 men and women who packed their bags and headed for Christchurch.15 Dec 08:09 PM
Northland AgeRotary honour well deservedKaitaia Rotary Club president Charmaine Foster didn't need to do a great deal of research before she presented a Paul Harris Fellowship to Raewyn Jackson last week.15 Dec 08:00 PM
Northland AgeA winning debut for RangiawhiaTe Kura Kaupapa Maori o Rangiawhia, at Whatuwhiwhi, entered the Maranga Mai e te Iwi primary/intermediate school kapa haka regional competition for the first time this year.11 Dec 08:26 PM
Northland AgeKaikohe scene continues to pulseThe fluctuating fortunes of basketball in the Far North over the past few years have been well documented.10 Dec 08:22 PM
Northland AgeSmaller schools keep the bigger sides on their toesFour primary schools descended upon Arnold Rae Park in Kaitaia last Wednesday to take part in the final week of the Kaitaia Mini/ Mod After-School competition.10 Dec 08:18 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor Thursday December 11, 2014Today's (December 9) editorial is an excellent analysis to a sad aspect of our current societal behaviour, to which I have a cynical response.10 Dec 08:13 PM
Northland AgeSocial Innovation Awards come northA number of Far North organisations were honoured for their contribution to social well-being in Te Hiku at the presentation of the inaugural Social Innovation Awards in Whangarei recently.10 Dec 08:06 PM
Northland AgeHistory, views - and a dumpTony Makiha and his family would love to do something with the old Hokianga County road on Waima Hill. It gave way to SH12 long ago, but still offers some glorious views of the river far below.10 Dec 08:03 PM
Northland AgeConviction follows training tragedyAn Army sergeant has been convicted of failing to comply with written orders, following the September 2012 death of 29-year-old Rifleman Private Michael Ross.10 Dec 07:58 PM
Northland AgeA bad year for fires gets worseThe fire that gutted a home in Matilda Place, Kaitaia last week added to a year that at times has stretched the Kaitaia Fire Brigade to its limits.10 Dec 07:55 PM
Northland AgeKiwis ride to Five Nations gloryTeam New Zealand won the Five Nations Championship mounted games teams title in Kaikohe on Sunday while English rider Sarah Farnsworth took out the individual title.08 Dec 08:45 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday December 9, 2014I am not normally one to respond to letters to the editor that throw bricks at people without having the courage of their convictions to publish their name.08 Dec 08:28 PM
Northland AgeEditorial Tuesday December 9, 2014KAITAIA librarian John Haines wrote in this newspaper last week about learning from our elders.08 Dec 08:12 PM
Northland AgeA two-year trial for paradise"We'll try it for two years," Dave Panckhurst was heard to say as he arrived at Cooper's Beach in 1992, but he brought with him his lifelong commitment to the environment..."08 Dec 08:07 PM
Northland AgeIs this what awaits Ahipara?Many of those who turned out at Te Kohanga (Shipwreck Bay) for Saturday's StopStatoil protest/festival would have been there for the music..08 Dec 07:55 PM
Northland AgeKids and matches do not mixThe gutting of a house in Matilda Place Kaitaia on Thursday afternoon prompted another reminder from the town's senior firefighter that children and matches do not mix.08 Dec 07:51 PM
Northland AgeFar North lake unfit for swimmingAuthorities have erected a sign at Waiharara's Lake Waiparera, warning that potentially toxic cyanobacteria in the water may be harmful to people and animals who come into contact with it.08 Dec 07:43 PM
Northland AgeMuriwhenua targets Iron MaoriThe first goal for the recently established Sport Muriwhenua, a group made up of local multisport enthusiasts, was to ensure Far North representation at the Iron Maori in Napier.03 Dec 08:21 PM
Northland AgeThe last Friday in NovemberOvercast skies, drizzly showers and even a very uneven and bumpy green could not spoil a great day of croquet at the Bay Audio Handicapped Singles tournament held in Kaitaia.03 Dec 08:18 PM
