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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.

Three lives saved and a Coastguard accolade

The December 2014 rescue of three fishermen from rocks off the Karikari Peninsula has earned official recognition for Coastguard Houhora and the Northland Coastguard Air Patrol.

Mike hauls in the big one

Fifty seniors and 52 juniors enjoyed perfect conditions on both land and sea during the Houhora Big Game & Sports Fishing Club's annual Easter Sports Fishing Contest.

Keri in tune on Harmony Lane

Switzer secure unit nearing completion

It's been a long and not always enjoyable haul, but the secure unit at Kaitaia rest home Switzer Residential Care is nearing completion.