Northland AgeYoung speakers lift the barThe students who contested last week's Te Tai Tokerau Nga Manu Korero regional finals at Forum North in Whangarei lifted the bar with their oratory skills, according to an organiser who has been part of the speech competition for 10 years.15 Jun 08:40 PM
Northland AgeDodgy seafood off Facebook menuMinistry for Primary Industries staff have found six incidents involving Northlanders offering crayfish for sale on various Facebook buy/sell/swap pages in the past two weeks, prompting a warning from acting district compliance manager Stephen Rudsdale.15 Jun 08:39 PM
Northland AgeConcern over the future of beach access for allThe Far North District Council has voted to appoint Mayor John Carter and Cr David Collard as its representatives to Te Oneroa a Tohe (90 Mile Beach) Governance Board, which will be formed as part of the Treaty settlements for four Te Hiku iwi, against st15 Jun 08:35 PM
Northland AgeConditions better suited for St Bernards at nationalsNorthland shepherds and their dogs found themselves out of their comfort zone and struggling in the icy conditions which arrived at the start of the national sheep dog trial championships at Taihape during the last week of May.10 Jun 09:41 PM
Northland AgeFire, blood and a stoned pilotFifteen Mid North teenagers were put to the test on Saturday in a large-scale exercise involving a plane crash, people lost in the bush, badly injured patients trapped in a car and a massive fire.10 Jun 09:30 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday June 11, 2015There are so many excellent reasons for believing in euthanasia. Here are some from a country where euthanasia has been practised for 10 years now.10 Jun 09:14 PM
Northland AgeThere's always something to help withLauren Barclay's deck might well have been the sunniest spot in the Winterless North on Tuesday morning. It's a spot they share with Hugo, the cat from the Mangonui police station right next door, who calls over on a regular basis to soak up some rays.10 Jun 09:06 PM
Northland AgeAll happening in KaikoheNorthland College principal Jim Luders, who last week described his classrooms as possibly the worst in the country, can now see a very bright light at the end of the tunnel.10 Jun 08:59 PM
Northland AgeLGC abandons unitary plan"Our goal will be to assist both communities to reach sufficient consensus on the changes required and the best form of local government."10 Jun 08:46 PM
Northland AgeSuccess shared at schools tourneyLocal primary schools took an even share of the spoils as various titles went up for grabs at the Kiwi Netball Field Days tournament last month.08 Jun 10:14 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday June 9, 2015"Your readers need the facts on the table about Northland College and what's being done to sort it out".08 Jun 10:06 PM
Northland AgeEditorial, Tuesday June 9, 2015Nothing, he added last week, was going to be achieved by "jumping up and down and carrying on," Mr Lunders said.08 Jun 10:00 PM
Northland AgeGeorgia's home, and things are looking up"People say it must be good to be back to normal but we're not there yet," her mother Jo said last week, but the future was certainly brighter than it was at the beginning of the year.08 Jun 09:49 PM
Northland AgeFamiliar beat for PC CooperConstable Leslie Cooper reported to the Kaitaia police station yesterday morning to officially begin his career in the force, but he wasn't needing a great deal of orientation.08 Jun 09:42 PM
Northland AgeKauri gum theft 'devastating'Normally, when John Johnson thinks he hears a nocturnal possum, he goes after it with a gun. He didn't do that on Saturday night, and was mightily relieved that he hadn't.08 Jun 09:14 PM
Northland AgeNo help for boatie duo in dangerA Kaitaia man who reportedly declined the offer of being winched from a sinking six-metre Ramco boat on Monday last week claimed that a commercial boat was just 20 minutes away, but did not respond to a call for assistance.08 Jun 09:03 PM
Northland AgePenrith Panthers show interest in Kalani WaaA former Northland College student is the latest Far North-based rugby league player to attract the interest of Penrith Panthers franchise.03 Jun 09:50 PM
Northland AgePlenty to celebrate at PaihiaTerrible weather may have kept plenty away from the Explore Paihia Half Marathon and 12km run/ walk on Sunday, although organisers reported the event was still a well-attended success in spite of the conditions.03 Jun 09:46 PM
Northland AgeLunch is served once againThe annual community lunch at Victoria Valley Hall is one of the big events of the community's calendar, and this year's was especially gratifying for Paddy Tracey, kitchen hand and champion of tradition.03 Jun 09:41 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Thursday June 4, 2015Every night we had a chorus of the morepork and the high-pitched kiwi calls. Although very well camouflaged and hard to see, kiwi used to track across the front lawn.03 Jun 09:38 PM
Northland AgeLadies' night at Farmer of YearA teenager from Matawaia, west of Moerewa, was last week named runner-up to the Young Mori Sheep and Beef Farmer of the Year at the Ahuwhenua Awards in Wanganui.03 Jun 09:34 PM
Northland AgeFeel free to share your catchAccording to the Animal Products Act 1999, it is illegal to give away seafood that has been caught or harvested recreationally. The Ministry for Primary Industries has told the Northland Age, however, that that is not the case.03 Jun 09:33 PM
Northland AgeClassrooms 'not fit for a dog'"Principal Jim Luders said he wouldn't keep his dog in that room, so why should he ask students to learn there? There were holes in the walls and ceiling, the buildings are full of wood rot and roofs need replacing."03 Jun 09:27 PM
Northland AgeKeri derby keeps chill at bayThis was decent entertainment, as good an advertisement for local women's football as anyone amongst the decent sized crowd who braved the wet and soggy conditions could wish to see.01 Jun 09:22 PM
Northland AgeCheaper, fresher - just better for you?Renee says the dictionary defines 'local' as food grown close (100km) to where it is bought and consumed. But what is so great about buying food locally? Is everything all good or are there some bad parts?01 Jun 09:19 PM
Northland AgePower source made for the NorthAn American-born inventor believes the Far North is home to a number of locations that would be ideal for his award-winning energy-harnessing device.01 Jun 09:15 PM
Northland AgeLetter to the Editor, Tuesday June 2I want to share a short moment in the life of my baby girl. I never intended to share this story, but I believe it should be told.01 Jun 09:13 PM
Northland AgeEditorial Tuesday June 2, 2015A WORLD-CLASS education system that is available to all regardless of class, income or anything else, has always been the foundation of the egalitarian society that is New Zealand. But it has never been free.01 Jun 08:55 PM
Northland AgeLittle lives on the lineThe cat and four black kittens that were dumped on Julianne and Aaron Bainbridge's farm at Waiharara were in luck when Mrs Bainbridge found them, but that luck might soon run out.01 Jun 08:53 PM
Northland AgeHigh honour for making dreams come trueYesterday Nora Tawhi Rameka was named a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queen's Birthday honours in recognition of that devotion to others.01 Jun 08:48 PM
Northland AgeAupouri come out firingAupouri came out with a strong start in this college grade netball clash in Kaitaia last Thursday evening, scoring off the first three centre passes, giving themselves an early lead.27 May 09:08 PM
Northland AgeGet your backside tracksideThe above heading is the message for local motorheads from organisers of the Percy Poharama Memorial Queen's Birthday Weekend Meet at Taipa Speedway this coming weekend.27 May 09:04 PM
Northland AgeWinning debut for KaikoheA fundraising challenge that involves running up more than 1000 steps while breathing from an oxygen tank and weighed down with 25kg of gear is not for the faint hearted.27 May 08:59 PM
Northland AgeGirl power on the high seasThere was sun, there was wind. There was also rain and large swells, but such are voyages aboard the R Tucker Thompson, albeit this time with one big difference.27 May 08:56 PM
