Northland AgeAction on walkways long overdueFormer Far North District councillor and Te Hiku Community Board chairman Dennis Bowman was not surprised to learn last week that Kaitaia woman Sharleen Edmonds was unhappy with the state of Kaitaia's walkways20 Jan 08:30 PM
Northland AgeEver-loving ambrose at Oruaiti a winnerOruaiti fundraiserSome good golf and some not-so-good was the order of the day at the Oruaiti School's annual ambrose golf fundraising tournament15 Jan 09:54 PM
Northland AgeLes Bore: Around the world by kiteHaving virtually travelled around the world by kite over the past six months, Ahipara man Les Bore should be able to dine out on stories of his adventures for some time.15 Jan 09:50 PM
Northland AgeMore rescue recruitsthe third and last of three whale rescue training sessions organised by Far North Whale Rescue, following good turnouts at Tapotupotu on Friday and Maitai Bay on Saturday.15 Jan 09:44 PM
Northland AgeStudents will share their findingsThree university students who have been granted scholarships to conduct research in the Kaitaia area over summer will present their findings at Kaitaia Hospital (Te Waka Hauora)15 Jan 08:44 PM
Northland AgeNappies, needles, glass - who cares?Kaitaia woman Sharleen Edmonds doesn't know whose job it is to maintain the between-streets walkways in Kaitaia, and she isn't waiting to find out.15 Jan 08:26 PM
Northland AgeGrateful gran looking for angelThe grandmother of a five-year-old Kaitaia girl who was critically injured in a crash in the Bay of Islands last week is seeking the "angel" who gave her granddaughter a chance of survival.15 Jan 08:21 PM
Northland AgeAction packed start to new yearThere were smiles all round at the Kerikeri Croquet Club recently after the faction learnt it had received a generous grant from Oxford Sports Trust.13 Jan 10:13 PM
Northland AgeFamilies return for a special birthdayThursday last week was the 200th birthday of Captain William Butler, the man who built the home on what is now Butler Point, across the harbour from Mangonui.13 Jan 10:04 PM
Northland AgeAdd Stefan's name to list of emerging artistsHe's about to begin pursuing a degree in architecture at Auckland University, but 18-year-old Stefan Burrows has already well and truly added his name to the list of talented Far North artists.13 Jan 10:01 PM
Northland Agei-Site debacle raising hacklesAssurances from Mayor John Carter that a place will be found for the North Hokianga i-Site at Opononi have not placated the locals.13 Jan 08:22 PM
Northland AgeThe burglars win in KaikoheA young Kaikohe couple have conceded defeat to the burglars who have broken into their cafe "countless times" since they opened it three years ago, and show no sign of giving up.13 Jan 08:12 PM
Northland AgeMidnight match kick-starts 2014The first football trophy contested on planet Earth in 2014 has been won by a team with the curious moniker of Kick His Ass Seabass.09 Jan 03:43 AM
Northland AgeNorthland heads to NZ titles in good heartSelectors took an extended squad of 14 to the Bay of Plenty to help finalise 12 players for the 2014 Bailey's National Sevens in Rotorua this coming weekend.09 Jan 03:19 AM
Northland AgeVenerable vehicles have their day againHordes converged on Taipa's Eastern United Rugby Club field on a blisteringly-hot Saturday for the Far North's Vintage Car Club's 2014 Autospectacular.08 Jan 08:38 PM
Northland Age'Miracle' a needless tragedyMarion Duncan's memories of the 'Miracle of Heathrow' (Northland Age January 7) were of particular interest to retired British Airways pilot Derek Ellis.08 Jan 08:29 PM
Northland AgeForebears gone - and forgotten?Auckland man Bruce Groves travels north several times every year to tend to the graves of his relatives in Kaitaia's public cemetery.08 Jan 08:20 PM
Northland AgeTeenage heroes to the rescueFire crews from Houhora and Kaitaia, and the Northland Electricity rescue helicopter, were dispatched to Tapotupotu to what was reported as a drowning but tragedy had been averted thanks to two plucky teenagers.08 Jan 07:52 PM
Northland AgeBeaches, Boats, Baches and BushThe sun, sand and surf of summer, it’s what the Far North is known for. And fishing, camping and tramping.07 Jan 09:33 PM
Northland AgeLeaders' ForumWe asked our political leaders to have a cheery chat at holiday time and most were happy to.07 Jan 03:54 AM
Northland AgeDoubtless Bay - KaitaiaThe name Kaitaia means abundance of food. Doubtless Bay was named by Captain James Cook who, in sighting it, is reputed to have said ‘doubtless a bay’07 Jan 03:26 AM
Northland AgeThe HokiangaThe original name still used by local Maori is Te Kohanga o Te Tai Tokerau (the nest of the northern people) or Te Puna o Te Ao Marama (the wellspring of moonlight). The full name of the Harbour is Te Hokianga-nui-a-Kupe – the place of Kupe’s great return07 Jan 03:06 AM
Northland AgeOf Gertrude and Charlotte and Tutu the GardenerIn the middle of winter 2013 a group describing themselves as Auckland Spirit Chasers spent two nights in the Stone Store in Kerikeri and the adjacent Kemp House, two of the oldest buildings in the country.07 Jan 12:47 AM
Northland AgeBad bulls back at incorrigible bestThe call has gone out to Far North rodeo organisers to hold the open bull ride spectacle at 2pm in future after the Kaitaia rodeo took until 7pm to be wrapped up last Thursday.06 Jan 11:33 PM
Northland AgeWelsh leads Keri title defenceKerikeri accounted for Mangonui with relative ease to successfully defend the One Day Challenge Trophy in Taipa.06 Jan 08:52 PM
Northland AgeMemories of 'the miracle of Heathrow'On April 8, 1968, New Zealand was occupied with the Wahine disaster, but on the other side of the world Taipa woman Marion Duncan was facing an equally horrific disaster.06 Jan 08:45 PM
Northland AgeFoal orphaned by fireworksThe death of a horse at Kaikohe, believed to be the result of taking fright when revellers welcomed the new year with fireworks, orphaned a 10-day-old foal and has reignited calls for fireworks to be banned.06 Jan 08:28 PM
