Northland AgeNgati Hine follows the HokiangaThe rift within Ngapuhi over the government accepting Tuhoronuku's mandate to negotiate the tribe's Treaty grievance settlement widened last week with Ngati Hine withdrawing from the Crown-endorsed process.05 Mar 07:41 PM
Northland Age'Manning up' to elder abuseAward-winning actor Pete Smith has a great deal of sympathy for Pineaha Murray, the 73-year-old Te Hapua man who said he and his wife were being driven from their home05 Mar 07:37 PM
Northland AgeWaitangi Day Tells Us, What Exactly?What is the media trying to tell us on Waitangi Day?04 Mar 01:14 AM
Northland AgeThe Dreams of WeaversWhen Tane sought to make peace with his brother Tangaroa he plucked off his eyebrows and threw them to his brother who didn't accept the offer but threw them back. They landed on the shore and to this day still protect the sand dunes from the sea.04 Mar 01:07 AM
Northland Age101 Uses For WeedsI can probably only blame bad planning for the fact our garden is bereft of flowers to pick at this time of year. There are a few flowering grevilleas, some hibiscus and one perfect canna lily, but nothing that'd look any good stuffed in a vase.04 Mar 12:53 AM
Northland AgeOpera in the ParkOne of the country's most recognised infantry units will be commemorated in the Far North in March as part of the 70th anniversary celebrations.04 Mar 12:46 AM
Northland AgePro Am Tees Off at WaitangiIf looking at the cob-web covered golf bag lying forlornly in a corner of the garage induces a touch of the guilts, there's an enticing opportunity to shake off the inertia.03 Mar 11:45 PM
Northland AgeNew Audi A3, Sharp As EverIf you want to have a look at the new Audi A3 you’ll have to go to Auckland. The company doesn’t have a franchised dealership any further north which is a pity because they might sell a few over the Brynderwyns.03 Mar 11:37 PM
Northland AgeNew league man has hands fullA Far North ex-pat who returned home last year has secured the role of Far North development officer for Rugby League Northland (RLN).03 Mar 08:38 PM
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
