Northland AgeAction-packed start to new yearThe Kaikohe Car Club reported good car numbers for the first race meet of 2015 on Sunday with good fields in most grades and a couple of visiting drivers from Auckland which all provided an....14 Jan 08:04 PM
Northland AgeWomen setting the standard in Houhora fishing fraternityThe girls have taken out the first gamefish pins of the season for Houhora Big Game and Sportsfishing Club.14 Jan 08:01 PM
Northland AgeSummer game hits Ahipara sandsWith the countdown for the ODI world cup next month now under way and the dulcet sounds of test cricket commentary once again providing the soundtrack to summer across the nation...12 Jan 07:57 PM
Northland AgeTalk about the one that got awayA Houhora boat came to the aid of two Muriwai anglers who were fishing for kingfish near the Shadow Patch last week but instead latched on to a huge black marlin.12 Jan 07:52 PM
Northland AgeKrystal Murray focused on making NinesAs the Far North's most recently capped international athlete, Krystal Murray made the most of her summer holidays by returning home to spend time with family and friends and also keep in shape.07 Jan 08:00 PM
Northland AgeKaitaia gymnasts' efforts recognised at prizegivingThe Kaitaia Gymnastics Club's competitive and recreational gymnasts all spent time during December competing for end-of-year prizegiving medals and trophies.07 Jan 07:57 PM
Northland AgeLanigan whanau enjoy rich pickings in Christmas runHomegrown cowboys were in the money during the various events on the NZRCA 2014/15 circuit known as the Christmas Run.05 Jan 08:05 PM
Northland AgePile-up a highlight for fansA spectacular pile up between three V8 cars driven, surprisingly, by the district's most experienced and daring racers proved the highlight for many from the New Year Meet at Taipa speedway.05 Jan 08:00 PM
Northland AgeVoila! All the ingredients for a killer touch eventTake some killer weather, throw in some serious interest from both locally and further afield, add a cash incentive to make things competitive, and a dash of fundraising for good karma, and voila.29 Dec 08:17 PM
Northland AgeFestive fare fires up competitionWith hams, chickens, Christmas cakes and chocolates up for grabs the competition for the annual Christmas Tournament trophy at Cooper's Beach was fierce but played in good Christmas spirit.29 Dec 08:13 PM
Northland AgeVeering off course proves popularThe high clay bank at Taipa Speedway proved to be an attraction for a couple of saloon racers on where, after a few rainy days, the track surface was reportedly in superb condition.22 Dec 08:25 PM
Northland AgeQuiet start to season for surf patrol at AhiparaFar North Surf Rescue began its first official surf patrol of the new summer season at Ahipara on Saturday.22 Dec 08:20 PM
Northland AgeFar North rodeo season arrivesAdrenaline junkies are dusting off their cowboy hats with the three Far North legs of the national summer rodeo circuit set to take place over three consecutive days in just over two weeks.17 Dec 08:07 PM
Northland AgeParents get physical alongside tamarikiA health programme aimed at encouraging young children to be more active in Kaitaia completed its inaugural year last week and organisers couldn't be happier with how it all went.17 Dec 08:01 PM
Northland AgeSocial sessions net strong turnoutThe summertime sport of tennis is enjoying good numbers in Kaitaia with nearly two dozen turning out every week for a social game of doubles on the town club's tennis courts.15 Dec 08:41 PM
Northland AgeWhatevaz with too much firepowerWhatevaz had too much firepower for Touch.O to take out their third consecutive open final title at the Far North Touch Module on Saturday.15 Dec 08:37 PM
Northland AgeKaikohe scene continues to pulseThe fluctuating fortunes of basketball in the Far North over the past few years have been well documented.10 Dec 08:22 PM
Northland AgeSmaller schools keep the bigger sides on their toesFour primary schools descended upon Arnold Rae Park in Kaitaia last Wednesday to take part in the final week of the Kaitaia Mini/ Mod After-School competition.10 Dec 08:18 PM
Northland AgeKiwis ride to Five Nations gloryTeam New Zealand won the Five Nations Championship mounted games teams title in Kaikohe on Sunday while English rider Sarah Farnsworth took out the individual title.08 Dec 08:45 PM
Northland AgeMuriwhenua targets Iron MaoriThe first goal for the recently established Sport Muriwhenua, a group made up of local multisport enthusiasts, was to ensure Far North representation at the Iron Maori in Napier.03 Dec 08:21 PM
Northland AgeThe last Friday in NovemberOvercast skies, drizzly showers and even a very uneven and bumpy green could not spoil a great day of croquet at the Bay Audio Handicapped Singles tournament held in Kaitaia.03 Dec 08:18 PM
Northland AgeFour more centre championships wonThe Bowls Far North Centre national club pairs titles were sorted over a weekend in late November and a run-down of the four section winners is as follows.01 Dec 08:17 PM
Northland AgeThere's no show without punchThe success of the Te Hiku Sports Hub Fundraising Boxing Event at the Te Ahu Centre in Kaitaia on Saturday night has made it the talk of the town.01 Dec 08:12 PM
Northland AgeDomestic champs decided at RSAThe Far North RSA completed its domestic championships titles earlier this month.26 Nov 08:37 PM
Northland AgePlayers stretch out with newfound skillsThe latest report from the Doubtless Bay Croquet Club noted the weather for last Thursday's business house tournament was a marked improvement on that experienced the previous week.26 Nov 08:21 PM
Northland AgeFiery end to day's racing at TaipaThere was a fiery end to the day's racing at Taipa Speedway on Sunday after the engine of Ray Dare caught fire while he was contesting the feature saloon all-in event.24 Nov 08:01 PM
Northland AgeLocal squash trio climb the rankingsThree Kaitaia squash club players were among a 10-strong contingent representing Northland at the NZ Champions of Champions event in Tawa, Wellington from October 31 to November 2.24 Nov 07:58 PM
Northland AgePost-apocalyptic sceneSmoking tyres, cars on fire, engines pushed beyond their utmost limits, and scenes resembling something out of a post apocalyptic sci-fi flick.19 Nov 08:54 PM
Northland AgeFours titles decided at CoopersThe Cooper's Beach Bowling Club completed its domestic championship fours titles earlier this month.19 Nov 08:39 PM
Northland AgeStudent body a force to be reckoned withThe Kerikeri Croquet Club recently hosted 10 students from Bay of Islands College as part of a Croquet New Zealand initiative.17 Nov 08:19 PM
Northland AgeKIS girls represent at home and awayEarlier this month, the Year 7/8 girls of the Kaitaia Intermediate School netball team celebrated a memorable season contested at home and away.17 Nov 08:14 PM
Northland AgeAmputee follows own adviceA plucky 61-year-old from Northland is returning to the State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series for a fourth time, to continue to show the world that physical disabilities can't stop her.12 Nov 08:44 PM
Northland AgeMountainous seas deter all but hardcoreWest coast weather and sea conditions have proved very testing of late for local anglers with large, sweepy seas putting a damper on two recent field days.12 Nov 08:38 PM
