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
Northland AgeRabbit cage did the trickKaitaia tobacconist Raymond Jujnovich didn't have much to defend himself with when he was confronted by a knife-wielding robber early yesterday morning, so he made do with what was at hand - an unoccupied rabbit cage.26 Feb 08:33 PM
Northland AgeRibbon Riders shine a light on suicideThe weather didn't provide much of a welcome but that didn't worry the 30 Riders Against Teen Suicide who rolled into Kaikohe on Saturday as part of the Green Ribbon campaign.26 Feb 08:08 PM
Northland AgeWe have a fire ban -- comprende?A close call at Whangape has prompted another warning that the Far North remains tinder dry, and a fire ban, imposed in October, has yet to be lifted.26 Feb 07:49 PM
Northland AgeIt's life Jim, but not as A&P knows itA large crowd turned out to watch a rare and thrilling display of freestyle motocross riding at the Kaitaia A&P Show on Saturday.24 Feb 08:45 PM
Northland AgeHuge tuna is a pending world recordOn February 19, while fishing north off the Three Kings Islands, Donna Pascoe spent just over four hours fighting to bring a monster 411.6 kg Pacific bluefin tuna on board Gladiator in weather not for the faint-hearted.24 Feb 08:42 PM
Northland AgeNgapuhi rift will not be healedMore than 200 people marched through Kaikohe on Thursday in a show of opposition to the government recognising Tuhoronuku as the mandated authority to negotiate settlement of Ngapuhi's Treaty claims.24 Feb 08:19 PM
Northland AgeFNDC tightens its purse strings"This is a year to refocus and reassess," Mayor John Carter said last week in announcing the Far North District Council's adoption of its 2014-15 draft annual plan.24 Feb 08:16 PM
Northland AgeExemptions for hospital parking chargeThe Northland DHB has defended its decision to start charging those who park at Whangarei Hospital, with a range of exemptions.24 Feb 08:04 PM
Northland AgeSkate bowl on borrowed timeKaitaia's police are not enamoured of the town's skate bowl, in Jaycee Park. Senior Sergeant Geoff Ryan said last week that it had been a problem area ever since he had arrived in Kaitaia more than four years ago.24 Feb 08:00 PM
Northland AgeMastery of woodchopping recognisedBroadwood-raised Selwyn Semenoff had his impressive woodchopping career recognised at the North Hokianga A&P show at Broadwood.19 Feb 08:37 PM
Northland AgeThai challenge for fighter mumA local wahine is gearing up to return to the ring where she'll represent the Far North in a Muay Thai kickboxing fight in Thailand in April.19 Feb 08:34 PM
Northland AgeHope and Faith have a big role to playTwo very small birds, known to their human protectors as Hope and Faith, have a big role to play in the future of their species at Ahipara.19 Feb 08:25 PM
Northland AgeIt really is cheaper at the tipNorthland Regional Council area manager Peter Wiessing took little time to identify the owner of bags of rubbish dumped into the Awanui River from Kaitaia's Allen Bell Drive bridge.19 Feb 08:20 PM
Northland AgeOmapere Fire Brigade needs you - nowThe Omapere Fire Brigade will be at Saturday's Wild West Festival at Waimamaku and will be actively hunting recruits.19 Feb 08:11 PM
Northland AgeKaumatua driven from his homeElder fears for safety in backlash over deal19 Feb 08:02 PM
Northland AgeA tino rangatiratanga initiative in kuraThe long-term focus of an innovative programme launched by a Kaitaia kura earlier this month is to provide students with healthy eating and lifestyle choices.17 Feb 08:55 PM
Northland AgeClub marks Colgate successThe Kaitaia Athletics Club recommenced for the final term of the 2013 summer last Tuesday evening on the Kaitaia College bottom fields....17 Feb 08:49 PM
Northland AgeYouth is a one-boy crime waveA 15-year-old boy who sparked a violent incident at Kaitaia's skatebowl on Sunday evening was to appear before the Youth Court in Kaitaia yesterday, where police intended to oppose bail.17 Feb 08:37 PM
Northland Age'One of the neatest little shows'Saturday's North Hokianga A&P show attracted the biggest crowd in years to the grounds at Broadwood, a fitting response to the effort that had gone into staging the 100th annual event.17 Feb 08:34 PM
Northland AgeNRC - Let's do it rightThe Northland Regional Council has no doubt that the local government restructuring process that is now under way represents a great opportunity for Northland to establish a new regime that will benefit the entire region...17 Feb 08:31 PM
Northland AgeStreet racer heads into battleTo describe Patric Nussbaum as one unhappy camper risks becoming one of the understatements of the year so far.12 Feb 08:12 PM
Northland AgeWily campaigners overcome one-eyed dogThe weather played an important part in the Centennial Bay of Islands Sheepdog Trials which were held on Te Ahu Ahu mountain last Friday and Saturday.12 Feb 08:08 PM
Northland AgePastor easing into a new church roleChanging vocations is not especially unusual, but few could match what 53-year-old Earl Joe has done.12 Feb 08:04 PM
Northland AgeReminiscences on a Far North institutionIt is nearly 50 years since the Mansbridge family left the Broadwood district, but my family and I remain very proud of our on-going association with this beautiful valley and the people who live here, or have lived here.12 Feb 07:58 PM
Northland AgeWho knows what green waste is?Like his father Neville before him, Sandhills Road (Ahipara) farmer Dion Masters is happy to provide a spot just inside his roadside gate where people can dump their green waste, without charge.12 Feb 07:45 PM
