John Blackwell: In good company
Federated Farmers is in good company with its views on water quality issues.
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Editorial: More heat than light
There has been more heat than light in the vaccination 'debate' thus far.
Tough going at the rust scare epicentre
A couple at the centre of NZ's first case of myrtle rust have described their heartbreak.
No charges over pedestrian deaths
No charges will be laid against the drivers involved in the deaths of two pedestrians.
Letters: Big slices of aroha to fix Kaikohe
There is nothing wrong with Kaikohe that big slices of aroha can't fix, says a reader.
Rodeo cruelty warning 'not enough'
An animal handler at this year's Mid Northern Rodeo has been formally warned for cruelty.
Farm feed study a game changer
Dairy farmers are beginning to learn about the fat evaluation index
Bay music festival stalwart honoured
After 28 country rock festivals and 25 jazz festivals Shirley May has no plans to stop.
Holiday weather: Snow warnings, slips
South Island roads are set to get slippery with snow.
Letters: A slippery slope
People concerned about vaccinations aren't necessarily 'anti' the idea of vaccinations.
Ngati Kahu a finalist
Te Runanga-a-Iwi o Ngati Kahu is a finalist in this year's Green Ribbon Award.
No place on memorial for small plaque
Far North (Kaitaia) RSA has declined to approve its being attached to the memorial.
Giving prisoners hope
Teaching prisoners to read and write may give them a way out of returning to jail.
Farmers applaud sensible decision
Federated Farmers has succeeded in its stand against draft hazardous substances rules.
More medical students bound for regions
The University of Auckland wants to place more medical students in rural GP practices.
Flavell: Big changes to land law
There has been a lot said about Te Ture Whenua Maori Bill recently.
This fish is just too big to eat
Benny Tan set a new PB last week when he went out off North Cape with Jim Neho.
Epic scoring at Kaitaia RSA
Four top teams were all in action at the Kaitaia RSA last Wednesday.
Gym forced to close
Age isn't behind Reuben Murray's decision to close his popular gym, so what is?.
Positive feedback for Netball Smart
The Mangonui Netball Centre is getting on board with the Netball Smart Programme.
Editorial: Shape up or ship out
The time has come for those in charge of animal control to shape up or ship out.
Robbers target liquor store
Cactus Liquor in Kaitaia robbed by men armed with a bat and a hammer.
Top honour for master navigator
Hekenukumai Busby has been awarded an honorary doctorate for his lifetime's achievement.
Letter: No one should have to wait
Time to look at the ratio of management versus who's doing the repair jobs?
Attack on fire engine
Brake cables and wiring cut during an attack on the life-saving appliance.
Teen making a difference
Aliesha Whitehead is described as positive, active and engaged - and then some.
Bald Angels are the best good sorts
Good sorts reaffirm Far North's ability to innovate.
Elderly man's dog attacked again
Jim Morgan, 93, and his pet were attacked by a dog last year - now it's happened again
The Offsider: Some enchanted autumn evening
The Offsider swaps churning surf for guitar riffs at the inaugural Kataia Metal Fest.
Fond memories of marathon effort
Fifty-three years ago last Thursday a young Welshman finally arrived at Cape Reinga