Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday May 19, 2016Recent media releases are indicating that electricity supply charges are to change to effect a price drop so that South Island consumers will pay less as sources of generation are nearby...18 May 09:01 PM
Northland AgeCurtains well opened in Masters StreetKaitaia's Open the Curtains initiative has completed its first community working bee.18 May 08:43 PM
Northland AgeSchool bus suspended after driver assaultedRitchies has suspended its Pawarenga school bus service to Broadwood Area School while an assault on a driver on May 6 is investigated.18 May 08:37 PM
Northland AgeKiwis back sea sanctuaryThe vast majority of Kiwis support creating a marine sanctuary in the Kermadec Islands northeast of New Zealand, a new poll indicates.18 May 05:00 PM
Northland AgeWoman's 'day of terror' in Kaitaia cellsIt had been a "day of terror" in the Kaitaia District Court cells, counsel Tracey Spencer told Judge Greg Davis more than five hours after her client was stood down in custody on Thursday.16 May 09:14 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday May 17, 2016There are a number of points to make with regard to Bishop Jim White and your recent article on the Waimate North parish.( Six do not a congregation make, May 3).16 May 09:01 PM
Northland AgeEditorial, Tuesday May 17, 2016THREE years ago Kaitaia's senior police officer and his boss were invited to a meeting at the local fire station, where they were roasted by a gathering of grumpy business people.16 May 08:57 PM
Northland AgeKerikeri's turn to fight Air NZAir New Zealand promised an improved service from Kerikeri when it abandoned its Auckland/Kaitaia flights last year, but now a fight has begun to retain the early morning flight from Kerikeri to Auckland.16 May 08:48 PM
Northland AgeRates windfall for bowling clubThe Hokianga Bowling Club is about to receive a windfall, courtesy of the Far North District Council.16 May 08:40 PM
Northland AgeLocal paper invited to shame drink driversJudge Greg Davis has adopted a new tactic in a bid to deter recidivist drink drivers - he's calling on Kaitaia to stop accepting "unacceptable" behaviour, and is inviting the Northland Age to lead the charge.16 May 08:32 PM
Northland AgeLong way from Hokianga to NRL for Fisher-HarrisThe young Penrith prop James Fisher-Harris is far from a household name but has already been compared with Queensland and Australian legend Gorden Tallis.12 May 05:00 PM
Northland AgeJoint venture reduces burglariesKaitaia has experienced a dramatic reduction in burglaries after the council and police joined forces to combat the problem.11 May 11:32 PM
Northland AgeLocals claim their share on Mother's DaySeveral local women received a lucrative prize draw at the Jennian Homes Mother's Day Fun Run/Walk event in Paihia on Sunday.11 May 09:24 PM
Northland AgeCommunity support the key to keeping HospiceServices provided by Hospice are free to those who receive them, so sponsorship, fundraising and donations are key to their ability to serve.11 May 09:12 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday May 12, 2016The Far North District Council is committed to keeping the Far North tidy, and appreciates your correspondent's concern for the environment.11 May 09:08 PM
Northland AgeOne final farewell for the DryburghsPeter Dryburgh would have had trouble finding Kaitaia on a map when he was growing up in South Africa and Rhodesia, but the Far North has very much been home to him, his wife Dinny and their children for the last 36 years.11 May 09:00 PM
Northland AgeKaitaia cops a national awardPolice in Kaitaia have won high praise, and an award, for their collaborative approach to using CCTV to monitor their town, thereby reducing crime dramatically.11 May 08:50 PM
Northland AgeCarvings have secrets to revealTwo pou, one of them in two pieces, that were found in a shed in Okahu Road, Kaitaia, earlier this year, are now undergoing expert examination by conservator Rose Evans, on behalf of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.11 May 08:43 PM
Northland AgeHokianga jumps at YESYoung people from many Hokianga communities have jumped at the chance to build hands-on emergency services skills in a training programme that kicked off on Saturday.09 May 09:56 PM
Northland AgeSix-goal thriller in KaeoKamo 2 Kerikeri 2 (half time 1-1): The champions forced to accept a draw from fellow title contenders Kamo in this top of the table clash from the Northland Premier Division at Kamo on Saturday.09 May 09:00 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday May 10, 2016The article 'Council, SPCA look to co-operate over dogs' (April 26) contains misleading facts that need correcting.09 May 08:47 PM
Northland AgeEditorial, Tuesday May 10, 2016BILL ENGLISH'S assertion that a lot of (young) New Zealanders who should be out there looking for work are "pretty damned hopeless" has been derided by some as an admission of failure on the part of his government.09 May 08:45 PM
Northland AgeTrucking industry committed to Safer JourneysThe high level of interest in the Rollover Prevention Safer Journeys Programme shows a tangible commitment from the trucking industry to address the issue of truck rollover, according to Road Transport Forum chief executive Ken Shirley.09 May 08:38 PM
Northland AgeKnitters, to your needlesJulia Clarke has been knitting since she was a pre-schooler - her father taught her using meat skewers for needles - but she no longer has children of her own needing protection from bitter Rotorua winters.09 May 08:36 PM
Northland AgeFire damages wood processing millThe large fire was contained to the site's boiler room after flames swept up an air duct.08 May 06:06 PM
Northland AgeSentencing delayed for tourist driverSentencing for an American tourist who admitted his careless driving caused the deaths of two women - one eight months pregnant - has been deferred for two weeks.05 May 11:47 PM
Northland AgeFish 'everywhere' for ladiesThe fish were reportedly everywhere for the inaugural Ladies Fishing Competition hosted by the Doubtless Bay Sportfishing Club and Taipa Tavern earlier this month.04 May 09:47 PM
Northland AgeAnother graduate for family albumKerikeri's Steve McNally could not resist donning a gown when his son Sam graduated from Waikato University last month as a Doctor of Philosophy.04 May 09:39 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday May 5, 2016So, no game bird hunters allowed on Rangiputa Block this season. We are told that the reason is the new Health and Safety Act.04 May 09:32 PM
Northland AgeMeasles travels north from WaikatoA case of measles has been confirmed in the Kaeo area.04 May 09:17 PM
Northland AgeCouncil will get tough on dogsThe Far North District Council is promising to take a tougher approach to dog control, in the interests of public safety.04 May 09:11 PM
Northland AgeDog attack victim now wary of going outside her homeA 50-year-old Kaitaia woman who was attacked by a large tan dog on Monday afternoon is now wary of leaving her home.04 May 09:06 PM
