Northland AgeAn escape from the negative gravity fieldSO there he was, The Offsider, watching as a rotten apple nearly spoiled the bunch.......25 Jun 09:22 PM
Northland AgeNot a bad way to spend six decadesIt's far from a secret society, but much of the work that has been done by the Kaitaia Rotary Club over the past six decades has probably gone unremarked upon by most of the town's citizens.25 Jun 09:16 PM
Northland AgeAfrica visit brings hope to teacherShelley Sullivan is back home in Kaitaia, and back in front of her class at Pamapuria School, but still bubbling with the excitement of her latest foray to Uganda, her first in five years.25 Jun 09:01 PM
Northland AgeFar North police boxing clever with burglary bustsA new policing team, charged with nipping crime in the bud, has scored some impressive results.25 Jun 08:57 PM
Northland AgeStock on the loose prove a winter hazard once morePolice are once again urging motorists to be particularly vigilant over the dark, wet winter months, and calling on farmers to ensure their fences are secure after three crashes in the Far North in 24 hours.25 Jun 08:54 PM
Northland AgeMangonui reps on a learning curveThe Mangonui Netball Centre took five age-grade teams to the first representative tournament of the winter season at Northcote earlier this month.23 Jun 10:09 PM
Northland AgeIn honour of weavers pastMatariki, which signals the Maori new year, has traditionally been a time to reflect on those who have passed and celebrate life, culture, language and the forthcoming year.23 Jun 09:52 PM
Northland AgeHapu oppose proposal for marine reserveTwo key hapu have come out against a proposal for a marine reserve in the Bay of Islands.23 Jun 08:52 PM
Northland AgeAll the hallmarks of arsonPolice and the Fire Service agreed on Sunday that the fire that destroyed a residential garage in Bonnett Road, Kaitaia bore all the hallmarks of arson.23 Jun 08:48 PM
Northland AgeHuge win for talented teensNo one was quite sure what to expect from the inaugural Far North Pacifica Beats competition, staged at Kerikeri's Turner Centre on Friday night.23 Jun 08:44 PM
Northland AgeLocal experts give their opinionThe 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil kicked off to massive fanfare last Friday (NZ time) and already the event has delivered some exciting results and upsets.18 Jun 09:20 PM
Northland AgeYoung orators impressTwenty-six schools were represented at Te Tai Tokerau regional Nga Manu Korero speech competition, hosted by Te Rangi Aniwaniwa Kura last week, and as always the standard was impressive.18 Jun 09:02 PM
Northland AgeNot your average conservationistLaurie Austen is not your average conservationist, but he is passionate about saving one of the Far North's most prized delicacies from extinction.18 Jun 08:52 PM
Northland AgeMD pipped by the VCOne of the less surprising results of this year's Reader's Digest list of most trusted professions was that doctors ranked highly once again.18 Jun 08:50 PM
Northland AgeMore abuse charges laid and deniedA Doubtless Bay man who was already in custody over alleged sex offences against young girls has denied 17 new charges.18 Jun 08:41 PM
Northland AgeNorth Shore anglers out in forceEvery Queen's Birthday weekend, members of the North Shore Surfcasting Club make the long drive from Auckland to Doubtless Bay to carry on the tradition of fishing against their Doubtless Bay Line and Rod Fishing Club counterparts...16 Jun 09:37 PM
Northland AgeYoungsters hold court with early-season tourneysYoung local netball enthusiasts have been spoiled for choice during the opening weeks of winter with two junior tournaments taking place on the Kaitaia netball courts over consecutive weeks.16 Jun 09:33 PM
Northland AgeBiscuits were a boy's undoingKaitaia police apprehended a 14-year-old local boy on Sunday morning, moments after he allegedly burgled Birdie's Cafe in the town's main street.16 Jun 09:21 PM
Northland AgeA policeman's lot is a varied one ...Anyone who thinks police officers spend their days walking around with their hands behind their backs saying 'ello 'ello 'ello would have abandoned that image if they were amongst the scores who toured their local Far North police station on Saturday.16 Jun 09:18 PM
Northland AgeKiwi falling victim to possum trappersAn adult female Northland brown kiwi that was caught in a leghold trap near Waipapa four weeks ago has been released back into its home territory...16 Jun 09:16 PM
Northland AgeLike gifted father, like sonFew artists/craftsmen can say the first commission was ordered on behalf of their country's leader, but 17-year-old Dylan Hall can.16 Jun 09:11 PM
Northland AgeOutside forces acting in conspiracySO there he was, The Offsider, feeling a little out of sorts as he wandered aimlessly through winter's opening salvo wondering if the west coast was ever going to fire again.11 Jun 09:42 PM
Northland AgeA friend of the young - and parentsHealthy recreation is in Manuera's Rewai's blood.11 Jun 09:23 PM
Northland AgeThe dream neighbourAt the age of 87 Alice Ratu (Ngati Kuri, Te Aupouri) would seem entitled to put her feet up and let others do the running around.11 Jun 09:20 PM
