Northland AgeMarshalls set to drift down southWaipapa's Tom Marshall has been forced to reconsider his earlier stance of not travelling to contest the Christchurch leg of 2013/14 Cody's D1NZ national drifting championship.10 Mar 08:25 PM
Northland AgeFar North blown off the ovalThe Far North XI were pretty much blown off Cobham Oval by their Whangarei Invitational counterparts in the fourth and final leg of the inaugural City vs Country 40/40 series.10 Mar 08:22 PM
Northland AgeHair today...Kaitaia (Mission Place) kindergarten teacher Gaylene West is about to lose the excuse that she will be washing her hair to avoid an unwelcome invitation.10 Mar 07:59 PM
Northland AgeWannabe on Facebook? Easy!Getting on Facebook is easy in Kaikohe. All you have to do is drive off from a service station without paying, although many other forms of crime will do it.10 Mar 07:52 PM
Northland AgeSpecial gifts returned to TangaroaA large crowd gathered on the beach at Ahipara on Saturday to witness the returning of two green sea turtles to their natural environment, after months of expert rehabilitation.10 Mar 07:49 PM
Northland AgeA deeper pool of women leadersThe pool of women in New Zealand agriculture with leadership, governance and business skills is getting deeper thanks to a national initiative that recently completed its third year.10 Mar 01:36 AM
Northland AgeTeen star to take on AussiesThe family of a Kawakawa teenager selected to represent New Zealand in touch in Australia later this year have been humbled by the show of support from the Bay of Islands community.05 Mar 08:08 PM
Northland AgeWaitangi trio triumphsOne of the major events on the Kerikeri Bowling Club's summer programme, the two-day men's triples tournament played recently was described by organisers as a huge success with 29 teams from Northland clubs involved.05 Mar 07:58 PM
Northland AgeProtesters unpacifiedThe organisers of last month's anti-oil exploration Te Reinga Basin hikoi to Waitangi met last week with kaumatua, community members and representatives from Greenpeace, the Northland Forest and Bird Society, the Green and Mana parties.05 Mar 07:51 PM
Northland Age'Roving reporter' returning to UgandaIt's her father, Pastor Graeme Baucke, who gets the credit for sowing the seed when she was a child, and the desire to help others far less advantaged than any New Zealander remains as strong now as ever.05 Mar 07:45 PM
Northland AgeNgati Hine follows the HokiangaThe rift within Ngapuhi over the government accepting Tuhoronuku's mandate to negotiate the tribe's Treaty grievance settlement widened last week with Ngati Hine withdrawing from the Crown-endorsed process.05 Mar 07:41 PM
Northland Age'Manning up' to elder abuseAward-winning actor Pete Smith has a great deal of sympathy for Pineaha Murray, the 73-year-old Te Hapua man who said he and his wife were being driven from their home05 Mar 07:37 PM
Northland AgeWaitangi Day Tells Us, What Exactly?What is the media trying to tell us on Waitangi Day?04 Mar 01:14 AM
Northland AgeThe Dreams of WeaversWhen Tane sought to make peace with his brother Tangaroa he plucked off his eyebrows and threw them to his brother who didn't accept the offer but threw them back. They landed on the shore and to this day still protect the sand dunes from the sea.04 Mar 01:07 AM
Northland Age101 Uses For WeedsI can probably only blame bad planning for the fact our garden is bereft of flowers to pick at this time of year. There are a few flowering grevilleas, some hibiscus and one perfect canna lily, but nothing that'd look any good stuffed in a vase.04 Mar 12:53 AM
Northland AgeOpera in the ParkOne of the country's most recognised infantry units will be commemorated in the Far North in March as part of the 70th anniversary celebrations.04 Mar 12:46 AM
Northland AgePro Am Tees Off at WaitangiIf looking at the cob-web covered golf bag lying forlornly in a corner of the garage induces a touch of the guilts, there's an enticing opportunity to shake off the inertia.03 Mar 11:45 PM
Northland AgeNew Audi A3, Sharp As EverIf you want to have a look at the new Audi A3 you’ll have to go to Auckland. The company doesn’t have a franchised dealership any further north which is a pity because they might sell a few over the Brynderwyns.03 Mar 11:37 PM
Northland AgeNew league man has hands fullA Far North ex-pat who returned home last year has secured the role of Far North development officer for Rugby League Northland (RLN).03 Mar 08:38 PM
Northland AgeMuriwhenua pipped in finalThe Muriwhenua Women's basketball team ended up with the bridesmaid tag for the second year in a row after losing the final of the Te Tai Tokerau Classic tournament to the defending champions.03 Mar 08:32 PM
Northland AgeWhangaroa rallies to keep its nunsWhangaroa's Catholic community is rallying to keep its convent, which has been part of the community for more than 80 years, but which the Marist order has decided to move to Kaikohe.03 Mar 08:13 PM
Northland AgeWater restrictions hit Kaikohe and KaitaiaThe Far North District Council imposed commercial and residential water restrictions at Opononi-Omapere last month, and now it's the turn of Kaikohe, Kaitaia and Rawene.03 Mar 08:07 PM
Northland AgeNuptials history at OpononiVanessa Arsen and Donna Allpress' wedding on the beachfront at Opononi on Saturday was memorable for more than the usual of reasons. It was Northland's first marriage of two women, and the first time a same-sex couple from Kaikohe had exchanged vows.03 Mar 08:02 PM
Northland AgeCouple a shining example to all our whanau and tamarikiKaitaia GP Dr Lance O'Sullivan, New Zealander of the Year 2014, was characteristically quick to share the honour bestowed upon him when he was feted by friends and medical colleagues at Kaitaia Hospital last week.03 Mar 08:00 PM
Northland AgeHalkyard picked for WarriorsA local teenager has been invited to join the Warriors Development Squad.27 Feb 03:41 AM
Northland AgeBoom times for snapper fishing folkWith the snapper being particularly prolific off the Far North west coast over the past few weeks, one local commentator believed this boded well for those anglers competing in next month's Captain Morgan Snapper Bonanza.27 Feb 01:19 AM
Northland AgeWaihopai damages claim droppedThe government has abandoned its attempts to sue a penniless Hokianga farmer and two fellow peace activists for $1.2 million.27 Feb 12:07 AM
