Northland AgeRecord meth bust: Three plead not guiltyThree of seven men charged over a record breaking haul of 494kg of methamphetamine have entered not guilty pleas in the Kaitaia District Court today.05 Jul 11:04 PM
Northland AgeMatariki Games at Taipa todayOver 20 Northland schools are converging on Taipa Area School today to take part in the Matariki Ki-o-Rahi Games 2016, which forms part of the local Maori new year celebrations.04 Jul 09:18 PM
Northland Age'Old Blue' for a huge contributionCampaigner, marine biologist and photographer Dr Roger Grace has been awarded one of Forest & Bird's highest honours, the Old Blue, in recognition of his immense contribution to marine conservation over several decades.04 Jul 09:09 PM
Northland AgeFond memories of a simpler timeFrank Leadley's memoirs, Frank Speaking, should come with a warning that the reader may succumb to thoughts that large chunks of their life have been wasted.04 Jul 09:08 PM
Northland AgeEditorial, Tuesday July 5, 2016THERE would be something wrong with us if we were not outraged by the brutality that ended in the death of three-year-old Moko Rangitoheriri.04 Jul 09:04 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday July 5, 2016Forty and more years ago, the annual Auckland principals' Christmas dinner saw a gathering there of many old ex-Hokianga and Far North teachers who had proved their ability running the small rural schools in the North...04 Jul 08:57 PM
Northland AgeTeenage robber on the runA 17-year-old Kaitaia man was still on the run from police yesterday after he and a co-offender allegedly robbed the Price Cutter shop on the town's main street on Sunday afternoon.04 Jul 08:51 PM
Northland AgeReward for naming saboteurA Kerikeri orchardist is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of whoever was responsible for sabotaging his kiwifruit crop.04 Jul 08:42 PM
Northland AgeSimple skill saves a little lifeKaitaia couple Michelle and Nathan Trent have no doubt that learning a simple skill that can save lives was the best thing they ever did.29 Jun 09:05 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday June 30, 2016I sat up all night of June 27, fascinated and excited as the results of the 'in or out' of the European Union came in.29 Jun 08:58 PM
Northland AgeFinlayson: Acquittal was always a riskAttorney-General Christopher Finlayson has defended the Crown's decision to accept the manslaughter pleas of Tania Shailer and David Haerewa.29 Jun 08:49 PM
Northland AgePolice vetting to protect kidsMangonui School is about to introduce compulsory police vetting of all parents and caregivers who take part in overnight school camps, as part of a review of its child protection policies.29 Jun 08:44 PM
Northland AgeOff to make a 'world of difference'Deirdre Otene, general manager of Kaitaia's MOKO Foundation, will be out of the office for lengthy periods over the next year, thanks to her being named by the Vodafone New Zealand Foundation as a World of Difference Fellow.29 Jun 08:41 PM
Northland AgeConcern over Kiwi death rate of babies - reportRates significantly higher in two health districts: Counties Manukau and Northland.28 Jun 03:17 AM
Northland AgeYouth rep sides go for brokeThe local netball sides finished strongly at the Kerikeri Netball Centre's second annual Barfoot & Thompson Kerikeri Representative Tournament on Sunday.27 Jun 10:10 PM
Northland AgeMore Heaven than Hell at Okaihau ballA record 150-plus senior students donned their finery for this year's Okaihau College ball, themed 'Heaven and Hell.'27 Jun 09:30 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday June 28, 2016Trying to drive home from Auckland last Friday (to Kerikeri) took six hours. This was due to a fairly average crash on State Highway 1 near Puhoi, which closed the highway.27 Jun 09:24 PM
Northland AgeEditorial, Tuesday June 28, 2016SOME OBSERVERS amused themselves while awaiting the result of last week's 'Brexit' referendum by picking songs to suit the occasion. The hands-down winner, once the result was known, was Twisted Sister's 1984 classic We ain't gonna take it any more.'27 Jun 09:18 PM
Northland AgeFirefighter's driving victory a first for KaitaiaQualified firefighter Rob Thompson only joined the Kaitaia Volunteer Fire Brigade four years ago, but he's already held the trophy for Firefighter of the Year.27 Jun 09:10 PM
Northland AgeMarauding youth gangs 'out of control'It was hailed by police as a new, more effective means of maintaining law and order in the Mid North, but the 'flying squad' system isn't working according to the communities it is supposed to be serving.27 Jun 09:06 PM
Northland AgeStanding up to our 'shameful reality'A small crowd gathered outside Kaitaia's courthouse yesterday, as the two people who had admitted the manslaughter of three-year-old Moko Rangitoheriri were appearing before the High Court at Rotorua for sentence.27 Jun 09:03 PM
Northland AgeSeventh person arrested in meth bustA seventh person has been arrested in relation to the country's biggest meth bust in Northland two weeks ago.27 Jun 05:10 AM
Northland AgePatu profile continues to riseThe Patu fitness movement continues to enjoy strong growth in the Far North judging by the interest generated at the opening of a new facility in Kaikohe last Saturday.22 Jun 09:21 PM
Northland AgeSwitzer bus is revving upThere's a little way to go yet, but Kaitaia rest home Switzer Residential Care is well on the way to becoming fully compliant with the Eden Alternative.22 Jun 09:17 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday June 23, 2016Your correspondent Peter Dunne (Letters, June 21), continues to demonstrate his long-standing vacuity.22 Jun 09:01 PM
Northland AgeMaori Party tribute to 'an ambassador of hope'The Maori Party has paid a warm tribute to Ngati Hine Health Trust Emeritus Executive Robin John (Rob) Cooper, who passed away overnight on Monday.22 Jun 08:54 PM
Northland AgeJustice for Moko rallies in Kaitaia and KaikoheKaikohe and Kaitaia will join communities around the country when they march for 'Justice for Moko' and an end to the murdering of children, on Monday when Tania Shailer and David William Haerewa will be sentenced in the High Court.22 Jun 08:46 PM
Northland AgeArmed man on the run with toddlerHamilton authorities are on the hunt for an armed fugitive on the run with his toddler in tow.22 Jun 04:14 AM
Northland AgeLawn bowls 101: Don't drop bowl on footSeveral Kaitaia Primary School students have proven quick learners in the art of lawn bowls after taking up the invitation to head over the road to their neighbouring club on Church Road and enjoy a roll up on Thursday afternoons.20 Jun 09:25 PM
Northland AgeAll eyes on the nationalsTheir school is being pulled apart and put together again around them, but the $14 million rebuild of Northland College is not distracting the kapa haka party.20 Jun 09:18 PM
Northland AgeHouse check too big a task for your mateThe days of getting a mate with some building experience to check over a property before buying it are over according to Harcourts CEO Chris Kennedy.20 Jun 09:06 PM
Northland AgeEditorial, Tuesday June 21, 2016THE BADDIES always seemed to outwit the Keystone Kops in the silent movie era, but the Far North's latest claim to crime fame was more a case of Keystone Krooks, judging by the evidence so far.20 Jun 08:58 PM
