Northland AgeMan charged after shootingA 21-year-old Cooper's Beach man was remanded in custody yesterday on charges arising from a shooting at Kohumaru, south of Mangonui, on Saturday.27 Jan 08:33 PM
Northland AgeNo one home for wake-up callAn elderly Kaitaia couple were not home when an out-of-control car smashed into their bedroom on Sunday morning, to the relief of police and emergency services.27 Jan 08:26 PM
Northland AgeTour bus driver clearedThe driver of a small tour bus that was inundated by the tide on 90 Mile Beach last year has been cleared of fault.27 Jan 08:16 PM
Northland AgeWind bomb halts midgetsFar North paddlers scored a number of top places and also secured unforgettable experiences at the 25th annual waka ama sprint nationals on Lake Karapiro last week.22 Jan 08:29 PM
Northland AgeTrays of watermelon in HouhoraA large crowd of local players converged upon Houhora to take part in the Any Combination 2x4x2 Tournament last month22 Jan 08:26 PM
Northland AgeGP makes final three for national accoladeKaitaia GP Dr Lance O'Sullivan is one of three finalists for the 2014 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Award, which will be presented on February 26.22 Jan 08:11 PM
Northland AgeDaylight robbers 'bold, brazen and stupid'A Kaitaia police officer has labelled the two people who robbed the Korner Dairy, in Pukepoto Road Kaitaia, late on Monday afternoon as bold, brazen and stupid.22 Jan 08:08 PM
Northland AgeOpononi i-Site claim doesn't washA working group established to find a solution to the Hokianga i-Site debacle is not convinced a Far North District Council decision to lease the visitor information centre to the local grocer can't be undone.22 Jan 08:05 PM
Northland AgeAnger over beach campersTokerau Beach might have been paradise for some this summer but many locals weren't impressed to see the council reserve at the end of Ramp Road turned into a camping ground.22 Jan 08:01 PM
Northland AgeMore of the Best Quotes of 2013SO there he was, The Offsider, delivering more of his favourite and most interesting quotes he'd reported on or otherwise heard and seen during 2013 ...20 Jan 09:41 PM
Northland AgeMassive tuna almost an NZ record for JoPaihia woman Jo Henwood came close to setting a New Zealand record with a monster big-eye tuna on Saturday.20 Jan 09:35 PM
Northland AgeUnattended pot has dire resultFirefighters from Kaitaia and Houhora had no chance of saving a small house at Kaimaumau from total destruction on Saturday evening.20 Jan 09:08 PM
Northland AgeNew home away from homeThe next time the Far North is hit by a major fire, disaster or whale stranding, emergency workers won't have to huddle in the cabs of their utes20 Jan 08:56 PM
Northland AgeTom Cruise doesn't call at HihiTom Cruise did not call in at Hihi last week. Nor did anyone else from Hollywood, despite anything Colin Salt might have said.20 Jan 08:36 PM
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
