Jaysha was born a healthy baby, but at four weeks old she was shaken by her father, and from that moment her life changed forever.

Quilting, embroidery and jail are words not usually found in the same sentence, but Ngawha prison inmates are learning to sew and making quilts for charity.

Fanatics and exiles

A classic, out-of-print photograph taken of an anti-war protest more than 40 years ago is being sold to raise money for the victims of a much more recent conflict.

A police Facebook page is nabbing up to five Northland criminals a week, and notching up a success rate of about 95 per cent, according to a senior Far North officer.

New Zealand's top darts competitors, Brian and Jo Steed dominated their divisions at the Far North Darts Association's annual men's and ladies' singles championships.

Students from the Kaitaia dojo represented with distinction at the annual Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts Club's combat/ grading tournament in Thames earlier this month.

Enough gloom, here's Sucky

Two months after a falling tree crushed her house and left her pinned to a chair, Kaitaia woman Ivy Cramond is enjoying her new home.

A major community project is underway to save one of Northland's most precious forests before it's too late.

Lousia Cooper And Hinerangi Whakaora prepared this report as "passionate parents".

Even the heavy rain wasn't enough to prevent the large turnout at the Doubtless Bay Croquet Club's opening tournament.

In defence of truckies

Demolition workers at the old Kaikohe Hotel have discovered a long-forgotten cellar under the floorboards - but hopes of finding a stash of vintage whiskey have been dashed.

A Kaikohe teenager has proven that being a young mum is no barrier to academic success by winning a prestigious speech contest.

Two Northland environmental groups say swamp kauri mining in the Far North is pushing a rare native orchid toward extinction.

A Mana organiser says he wants to shake the hand of the vandal who bowled a row of billboards for the extra publicity the attack has given his party.

A Kaitaia backpackers' lodge owner has been accused of stupefying young travellers with prescription drugs before indecently assaulting them and making intimate videos.

Roads, jobs and wages were three of the key issues emerging from a candidates meeting in Kawakawa just two weeks out from the general election.

Sticking to principles

How much would you be willing to pay for a new indoor, heated swimming pool in your ward?

Volunteer firefighters and early-morning workers are being praised for saving one of Paihia's most historic buildings.

Te Mirumiru scoops top green award

The Kaeo Boxing Club adds three more titles to its trophy cabinet

PIG HUNTING

JUNIOR RUGBY

Reynold Macpherson made another major contribution to the Far North's recorded history last week with the launch of his biography of his father, William Guy (Guy) Macpherson.

Toxic neighbours

A chance to display her paintings alongside her "rock star artist Uncle Ralph" is an honour for Kaitaia artist Kiri Clark.

The prospects of establishing a community patrol in Kaitaia received a major boost earlier this year with the arrival of Constable Jeff Phillips