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
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
