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River rescue project begins

Far North Holdings Ltd and Bay of Islands hapu Ngati Manu signed a memorandum of understanding at Karetu Marae on February 27, and last week the two parties met formally for the first time, at Opua, with the focus on improving the water quality of the Tau

Who knew Kaitaia had a lake?

Lake Tangonge, which once covered much of the flat land between Kaitaia's western edge (Pukepoto Road) and the dunes of 90 Mile Beach, is almost beyond living memory.

Editorial, Tuesday May 5, 2015

Facebook page for parking cheats

A Facebook page has been launched to shame able-bodied Northland drivers who use parking spaces reserved for the disabled.

Rescuer prepared to lose his life

Dudley Andrews knew that 17 years in the Army had given him the skills and discipline he needed to rescue two small boys from the Tasman Sea at Waipapakauri Ramp on March 1, but even before he entered the water he accepted that he might not survive.

Carving the catalyst for inmate's fresh start

An inmate at Ngawha Prison says seeing people cry over a carving he made for a school changed his life. Now the head designer on Ngawha's carving course, Dan says when he gets out of jail he wants to go back as a tutor so he can help other prisoners learn

Picton's loss is Kaitaia's gain

New Kaitaia College principal Jack Saxon and his family have been formally welcomed to the school.

Kerikeri prove far too formidable at Taipa

The step up to premier division has already been worth the price of admission for the 2014 1st division champions with two wins notched on their belts, but on Monday they faced a side at another level altogether.

Freedom only abides if defended

Gallipoli: Anzacs' bloody battle cemented bonds of nationhood

West serves up good hauls

Some very good fish numbers were produced at the 90 Mile Beach Surfcasting Club two-day fishing contest on April 11 and 12.

Taking it nice 'n easy for Tour NZ

"It was the best cycling experience I have ever had, bar none." Doug Bogardus from Oromahoe was unreserved in his praise about his 2015 Tour of New Zealand campaign.

Letter to the Editor, Thursday April 23, 2015

We write to you to voice our condemnation at the forced closure of Aboriginal communities in Australia as a result of your government's policies. We ask that your government honour its obligations to Australia's First Peoples.

Life membership for an A&P stalwart

The history of Kaitaia's A&P association is littered with people who have consistently supported the annual event over many years, but few, if any, could hold a candle to Awanui sheep farmer Madge Hows.

Musical tribute wins again

A song written and performed by a Kaitaia College student won last year's inaugural Kaitaia War Memorial Committee Anzac tribute competition, and this year has seen a repeat.

A poppy for every fallen soldier

The Army Museum's call for one knitted poppy for every New Zealander who lost their lives in World War I has been answered from one end of the country to the other, but a very local version of the campaign began at Te Ahu in Kaitaia yesterday.