Northland AgeEditorial Tuesday November 4, 2014MEMO to self: Don't accept what politicians say when passions are running high, especially if a general election is looming.03 Nov 08:12 PM
Northland AgeMinister's promise now in doubtThe government appears to be backing away from a pre-election pledge to cover at least 90 per cent of the repair bill for road damage inflicted by winter storms in the Far North.03 Nov 08:06 PM
Northland AgeEmotional farewell to a gentle manThe respect and affection that John Terrence (Terry) Tepania earned over the 63 years before he lost his battle with his final illness last week was displayed on Saturday.03 Nov 08:01 PM
Northland AgeNo doubt kohanga fire was arsonThe police and Fire Service are investigating the fire that destroyed a house at Taipa early on Sunday morning as arson.03 Nov 07:53 PM
Northland AgeStudent revelation on Matthews AveAlthough the changeable weather has been playing havoc with the opening events of the new croquet season, a large number of students from Kaitaia College enjoyed a marvellous day at a local club.29 Oct 08:55 PM
Northland AgeAll systems go for whanau tryathlonAll arrangements are in place for the inaugural Whanau Tryathlon being held at Lake Ngatu this Saturday and while organisers noted there was, unfortunately, a bit of a clash with Awanui Day.29 Oct 08:22 PM
Northland AgeBree does a good deedBree, who despite her young age is an active patchworker, found a bargain of her own at the fair in the form of a small dinosaur.29 Oct 08:17 PM
Northland AgeYES awards for some very bright mindsNorthland secondary school students have a well-earned reputation for their ability to think innovatively, and the best of another very impressive crop were rewarded.29 Oct 08:13 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor Thursday October 30, 2014Reading the New Zealand Herald and watching Parliament this week, one could be forgiven for thinking that the 2014 election hadn't yet taken place.29 Oct 08:06 PM
Northland AgeBrigade stalwart diesOne of the Ahipara Fire Brigade's stalwarts passed away suddenly in the early hours of yesterday morning.29 Oct 08:00 PM
Northland Age'Stealing from us is crap'Dave Williams wasn't pulling his punches after thieves helped themselves to sheets of iron that were to have been used in the building of the Rawene Sailing Trust's boatshed.29 Oct 07:54 PM
Northland AgeSport Muriwhenua leaves no one behindThe struggle was definitely the blessing for the Sports Muriwhenua team who finished the Far Mazing Race held in pouring rain along 90 Mile Beach earlier this month in fourth place overall.27 Oct 08:44 PM
Northland AgeTeens balance results and studyThree Kaitaia teenagers found themselves competing against the best gymsports competitors from all over New Zealand for medals and trophies at the national gymnastic championships.27 Oct 08:38 PM
Northland AgeA little bird now on the brinkThe Department of Conservation holds grave fears for the safety of New Zealand's most endangered indigenous breeding bird, the New Zealand fairy tern (tara-iti).27 Oct 08:33 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor Tuesday October 28, 2014I am so upset having learned that Specsavers are closing. My letter to you is the best way of protest I know. A knock to our lovely town we could well do without.27 Oct 08:29 PM
Northland AgeEditorial Tuesday October 28, 2014SMALL towns don't like seeing businesses close, so it is hardly surprising that one Northland Age reader (so far) has taken exception to seeing time called for Kaitaia's Specsavers.27 Oct 08:25 PM
Northland AgeFar North coffee up there with bestFive medals, plus the prize for the nation's best supermarket plunger coffee, is proof that the Far North can foot it with the big boys.27 Oct 07:59 PM
Northland AgePlans for a Remembrance Park make-overTe Hiku Community Board unveiled plans for a make-over of Kaitaia's Remembrance Park, home of the town's war memorial.27 Oct 07:53 PM
Northland AgeRisking it all for rarest of seedsA head for heights helps when it comes to safeguarding the future of a glorious New Zealand native.23 Oct 04:20 AM
Northland AgeNZ Surf Bros riding a new wave on Commerce StreetIt's been a bit of a surprise that Kaitaia - with its proximity to two coastlines offering an abundance of pumping waves and perfect offshore winds.22 Oct 08:28 PM
Northland AgeHot prospects for tennis seasonThe Doubtless Bay Tennis Club enjoyed a strong turnout of all ages and abilities at the season opening day held in scorching early summer conditions on Sunday.22 Oct 08:25 PM
Northland AgeNot so far - but certainly amazingAn 18-kilometre run, much of it on 90 Mile Beach, is a relative doddle for most these days when it comes to fronting up to a physical challenge, but there was more to Saturday's Far-Mazing Race.22 Oct 08:15 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor Thursday October 23, 2014It is unbelievable, the haste with which TVNZ chased up Hone Harawira to ask if he knew anything about Patrick Awarau's charges.22 Oct 08:05 PM
Northland AgeA receptive audience for the ArmyThe New Zealand Defence Force's Operation Wisdom Tooth, which winds up in Kaitaia today, had been a real success according to Major Suzanne Halligan.22 Oct 08:01 PM
Northland AgeA cross for every one who servedThe 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I was marked last week with the planting of 57 crosses, one for each person from the district who served in the Great War, in a Lawn of Remembrance.22 Oct 07:57 PM
Northland AgeFar North girls foot it with the bestA record five players from the Far North featured in the 10-strong Northland team which represented the province in the girls' division of the annual Weir Rose Bowl Tournament in Cambridge.20 Oct 08:17 PM
Northland AgeVan Iperen nails second placeThe Far North has done well in national apprentice competitions over the years, and last week Coastal Homes (Doubtless Bay) added to the record.20 Oct 08:02 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor Tuesday October 21, 2014It came out this week that Treasury had advised the government that school breakfasts had no measurable impact on educational performance.20 Oct 07:56 PM
Northland AgeEditorial Tuesday October 21, 2014THE recent spate of boating mishaps has once again prompted calls from some quarters to make the wearing of life jackets compulsory.20 Oct 07:51 PM
Northland AgeLong ago promise is not forgottenA promise made 30 years ago is taking shape on the banks of a Far North river.20 Oct 07:46 PM
Northland AgeA story for future generationsThe single most important feature of Te Aupouri's pou, which was unveiled in the atrium at Te Ahu on Friday, was its dedication to the tamariki/mokopuna who were the iwi's future.20 Oct 07:41 PM
Northland AgeExperts fight for turtle trioKelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium and Auckland Zoo are making every effort to ensure that three sea turtles that came into their care in critically ill condition.20 Oct 07:33 PM
Northland AgeMission accomplished for Kyle ChenKyle Chen won a gold medal in the 63kg Cadet Male Division at the 2014 New Zealand Boxing Championships, in Queenstown last weekend.15 Oct 10:30 PM
Northland AgeAthletics begin in balmy conditionsThe Kaitaia Athletic Club officially began for the summer season in balmy conditions on Tuesday night which had some suggesting summer was well on its way.15 Oct 08:30 PM
