Northland AgeAthletic talent reaps huge rewardA life-long love of running has landed a Kerikeri teenage a US university scholarship worth more than $160,000.18 Jan 07:40 PM
Northland AgeDog and owner attacked in KaitaiaA 61-year-old Auckland woman has complained to the police and the Far North District Council after she and her dog were bitten by a dog in Kaitaia on Friday.18 Jan 07:35 PM
Northland Age'St Mary's is not for sale'More than two hours of sometimes acrimonious discussion over the future of St Mary's Community Church at Pukenui last week was summed up by meeting chairman Russell Wagener in six words.18 Jan 07:33 PM
Northland AgeLocal girls feature in international friendlyKurungaituku Toa came from behind to hold the touring Tongan party to a draw at Ngahue Reserve in Stonefields on Saturday afternoon.13 Jan 10:00 PM
Northland AgeTeen sailor moves on to P-Class nationalsNorthland's Tanner Cup hope James Sheldon eventually finished in eighth place overall as the prestigious 2016 Tanner Cup P-Class inter-provincial championship was wrapped up at Waitangi on Monday.13 Jan 08:16 PM
Northland AgeScorching contest at bowlsA real family vibe was the essence of the Hoana Hockley Memorial bowls tournament which was contested in scorching summer temperatures at the Houhora Bowling Club last Saturday.13 Jan 08:07 PM
Northland AgeAll that's old pulls a bumper crowdThe Far North Vintage Car Club has earned an extraordinary reputation for attracting vintage and classic vehicles of all sorts to its annual Autospectacular at Taipa, and did so once again on Saturday.13 Jan 07:57 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday January 14, 2016The observations made in your editorial in today's Age (Fun and fatalities, January 12) very definitely mirror those of most law-abiding residents of and visitors to Ahipara.13 Jan 07:54 PM
Northland AgeBattle commemoration 'long overdue'Commemorations marking the 1846 Battle of Ruapekapeka pa, the final clash between Maori and British forces in the Northern War, could become a regular event following a spectacular gathering at the battle site south of Kawakawa on Sunday.13 Jan 07:39 PM
Northland AgeFar North weather records galore set in 2015Last year was officially dry, hot and sunny according to NIWA's summary of 2015's highlights, with a number of new records set in the Far North.13 Jan 07:38 PM
Northland AgeTeen finally denied bailA 17-year-old youth who was granted bail on Friday last week, after breaching his existing bail conditions, was arrested on Saturday after allegedly raiding a shop and fleeing police on a stolen motorcycle.13 Jan 07:37 PM
Northland AgeSun hits hard at Summer OpenDespite a less-than-promising start to the day, conditions gradually improved, allowing the Far North to turn on her summer finest for the Summer Open in Kaitaia on Saturday.11 Jan 09:02 PM
Northland AgePolocrosse carnival another big hitThe Mid North's polocrosse tradition is alive and kicking strongly, judging by the turnout at a longstanding annual event.11 Jan 08:55 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday January 12, 2016I am shocked to read of Dover and his cohorts' eagerness to spend (probably) tens of thousands of our dollars on blowing up the basalt structure below the water at Waipapa Landing (Too many boats on the roads, December 17).11 Jan 08:51 PM
Northland AgeEditorial, Tuesday January 12, 2016REMEMBER Daisy Fernandez? She was the 13-year-old girl who died when she was struck by a motorbike on Dargaville's Ripiro Beach on January 1, 2007.11 Jan 08:47 PM
Northland AgeAnother battle for DeannaFormer Northland Age employee Deanna Trevarthen, who is battling pleural mesothelioma (asbestos cancer) and her partner Greg Robertson, who also once worked for the Age, are calling for an overhaul of ACC legislation as they try to raise $200,000...11 Jan 08:42 PM
Northland AgeOne more arrest in KaitaiaPolice made another arrest in Kaitaia on Friday, in the course of the investigation into the murder of 35-year-old Lee Rata.11 Jan 08:36 PM
Northland AgeChild survives with 'sore head'A 4-year-old girl who was believed to have lost consciousness when she was thrown from a quad bike on 90 Mile Beach last week escaped with little more than a sore head, according to police.11 Jan 08:32 PM
Northland AgeJo ends up singing in the rainMere seconds before reeling in a fish that ended up being worth a cool $1500 on 90 Mile Beach in ferocious conditions on Saturday, Jo Arthur had turned to her partner and said her New Year's resolution was simply to better her previous best catch.06 Jan 08:18 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday January 7, 2016I just wanted to thank the three young men who returned my wallet after I left it on the public seat outside a shop in the middle of Commerce Street.06 Jan 08:13 PM
Northland AgeLittle rest for emergency crewsWhile most people were settling in to welcome a new year there was little time for celebration for emergency services in the very Far North.06 Jan 08:09 PM
Northland AgeFollow the CDEM gnome and winMost holiday-makers have had enough to worry about so far this summer with wind and rain without fretting over the potential for a tsunami.06 Jan 08:01 PM
Northland AgeKaitaia is warmer than this, says weather buffKaitaia man Bruce Buckby, who has been providing climatological data to NIWA and the MetService for more than 30 years, believes that Kaitaia is considerably warmer than portrayed by the maximum daily temperatures reported by TV1 and TV3 every evening.06 Jan 07:57 PM
Northland AgeSue makes it two out of twoPaihia swimmer Sue Rogers has made it two out two in her 2015/16 New Zealand Ocean Swim Series campaign after completing the Harbour Crossing earlier this month.30 Dec 08:22 PM
Northland AgeFinders cannot be keepersHeritage New Zealand has issued a summer holiday reminder for anyone who unearths a potential archaeological artefact that the law does not allow finders to be keepers.30 Dec 08:15 PM
Northland AgeThey don't work if you are not wearing themCoastguard is once again urging everyone who goes down to the sea in ships this summer to wear a lifejacket.30 Dec 08:13 PM
Northland AgeNational treasures for Waitangi's museumThe christening set and gown of Queen Victoria's Ngapuhi godson are among the treasures that have been arriving in the Bay of Islands for the new Museum of Waitangi.30 Dec 08:06 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday December 31, 2015In the past there have been snippets and bigger bits about how we as a country celebrate Christmas, but this year only the shopping side of Christmas was shown.30 Dec 08:03 PM
Northland AgeBan on taking paua, musselsA two-year ban on collecting mussels and paua has been imposed at Taupo Bay by local hapu, who hope it will protect the species from unsustainable pressure.30 Dec 07:59 PM
Northland AgeCaptain and Cabby 2015 championsA stunning day failed to attract a big field to Houhora on Sunday to contest the long-standing Mt Camel Trophy.23 Dec 08:24 PM
