Northland AgePolice probe attempted kidnapping at OmapereKaikohe police are investigating a report of an attempted kidnapping of a teenage girl at Omapere on Sunday.28 Oct 07:51 PM
Northland AgeFather, son safe and wellNeighbours were convinced that a father and his young son were still inside an Orrs Road, Kaikohe house that was all but destroyed by fire on Sunday night.28 Oct 07:45 PM
Northland AgeKiwi detainees 'ready to riot'Te Tai Tokerau MP Kelvin Davis has berated Australian authorities for the plight of hundreds of New Zealand detainees in Australia prior to deportation, and Prime Minister John Key for failing to defend the rights of New Zealand citizens.28 Oct 07:39 PM
Northland AgeNine weeks of 7-a-side bliss kicks offThe annual NAKFA 7-a-side twilight soccer championship kicks off on the Kaitaia College top fields tomorrow evening and once again, organisers were pleased to report all 16 places were filled within two days of entries opening.26 Oct 09:02 PM
Northland AgeSmits exit leaves big boots to fillFollowing four successful seasons in charge, Alex Smits dropped a bombshell last week by announcing he was stepping down as general manager of Rugby League Northland.26 Oct 08:57 PM
Northland AgeAnzac diary a winner for Kaitaia studentKaingaroa School principal Kathy Hancock is a firm believer that when a student is passionate about something there is no end to what they can achieve. And one of her pupils, nine-year-old James Broadwith, has provided proof of that.26 Oct 08:52 PM
Northland AgeFarming family celebrates half a centuryIt was a family affair at Everitt's recent spring sale on their farm on Everitt Road, Te Kao, a celebration of 50 years since their company John Everitt and Sons, was formed.26 Oct 08:37 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday October 27, 2015True to form, the editor of the Age has the guts to shine a spotlight upon the elephant in the room that is studiously ignored by other editors, government departments and the many agencies charged with addressing New Zealand's social problems.26 Oct 08:32 PM
Northland AgeCannabis med works but too costlyA Kaitaia couple say medical marijuana has dramatically improved their daughter's once uncontrollable epilepsy, but they can't afford to keep giving her unfunded medicine that costs almost $1000 a month.26 Oct 08:19 PM
Northland AgeAirport protesters hoping for a huiFive of the six people charged with wilful trespass after the occupation of Kaitaia airport on September 9 formally entered not guilty pleas when they appeared before Judge Greg Davis in the Kaitaia District Court last week.26 Oct 07:51 PM
Northland AgePioneers look to past and futureHaving flown home from Sydney to attend the Hokianga Pioneers' end-of-season prizegiving, Louis Katene ended up pleasantly surprised on being presented with the Rookie of the Year title.21 Oct 08:16 PM
Northland AgeUNESCO award for PaparorePaparore School principal John Windleborn and former pupil Kendall Stevenson were at the National Digital Forum in Wellington last week to accept a UNESCO Living Heritage award, won by the pupils with their Living Heritage website 'Nga Poupou,' recognised21 Oct 07:53 PM
Northland AgePlanter - watch that treeFor Top Energy it's not so much a case of Woodman spare that tree, as Planter, take care where you put it.21 Oct 07:46 PM
Northland AgeSt Catherine's now has FriendsFears that Okaihau's St Catherine's Church might be sold were eased last month when a Bishop-appointed management group told a public meeting that a bequest was expected to solve a major financial problem, and now the community has taken another step towa21 Oct 07:41 PM
Northland AgeNo lights, no sirens, no copsThe residents at two addresses in Grigg Street, Kaitaia might not have expected lights and sirens but they did expect to see at least one police officer in the early hours of Tuesday morning. They had a long wait - the first one turned up more than 12 hou21 Oct 07:36 PM
Northland AgeWorlds win sets stage for threepeatTrish Muldrock successfully defended her title at the World Masters Powerlifting Champs in Colorado earlier this month.19 Oct 08:10 PM
Northland AgeFishing at home was never like thisAnyone who has ever contested the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza, or even witnessed a weigh-in, can hardly avoid being struck by the breadth of its appeal.19 Oct 08:02 PM
Northland AgeEditorial, Tuesday October 20, 2015ONCE again a child has committed a very adult crime - the aggravated robbery of a Kaitaia dairy, armed with a thankfully unloaded rifle - and once again we hear the excuses.19 Oct 08:00 PM
Northland AgeFamily gathers as Switzer resident turns 100There's nothing like a birthday party to bring a family together, and when it's a 100th birthday family can be expected to come from near and far.19 Oct 07:52 PM
Northland AgeHosts all set for weaving hui"It's going to be tight," Pare Nathan said on Saturday as final preparations were made for Te Whare Whiri Toi's hosting of the 2015 national weavers' hui at Ahipara.19 Oct 07:48 PM
Northland AgeLast ditch bid to save Kaitaia air serviceBarrier Air has told Far North Holdings and the Far North District Council that it intends to withdraw its daily service between Kaitaia and Auckland at the end of January, unless it can boost passenger numbers.19 Oct 07:43 PM
Northland AgeBra-vura effort for breast screeningSaturday's inaugural Mardi Bra best decorated bra competition in Kaitaia went off without a hitch according to the organisers.14 Oct 08:01 PM
Northland AgeThe Neills return to KawakawaForty-two descendants of Joseph and Margaret Neill, who left their home just out of Belfast, in County Down, Ireland, gathered in Kawakawa recently to celebrate 150 years since their arrival.14 Oct 07:55 PM
Northland AgeBeehive campaign pays off alreadyA police campaign targeting beehive thieves appears to have begun paying off already, with officers in Kawakawa seizing 34 hives believed to have been stolen around the Mid North.14 Oct 07:37 PM
Northland Age'Kids round here have nothing to do'Iwi leader hits out at lack of opportunities in Far North after boy, 12, tried to rob dairy with gun.13 Oct 06:08 PM
