Betty Hooper (then 101 years young) was nominated in 2020 for this ultimate recognition by members of her community. Photo / Supplied OPINION A Civic Honour is council’s highest possible award, given for outstanding...

A sign erected at a Kerikeri Rd property recently purchased by Kāinga Ora has been revealed as a hoax. An official-looking sign erected at a Kerikeri property claiming a developer plans to build a...

Nena Rogers said gardeners’ hard work is being destroyed by the invasive armyworm. Photo / Tania Whyte Avid gardeners in the Far North are “majorly concerned” an invasive pest is wreaking havoc with their...

Personal fitness is, without a doubt the greatest discipline, preparing you mentally, physically and emotionally, Carolyn Hansen writes. Photo / 123rf Opinion If you think you can’t afford the time to hit the gym...

Betty Hooper, right, with friend Theodora Nicholas when the latter received a Civic Award. Photo / Supplied Northland centenarian Betty Hooper has breathed her last but her work around the treatment of children diagnosed...

DREAMSTIME VIA MCT Police have not apprehended anyone yet in relation to this incident. (File photo) A Liquorland in Whangārei was ram-raided in the early hours of Saturday morning, police said. About 1.15am, police...

The Lotto balls fell kindly for a Northland ticket-holder, who won $28,366 in Wednesday night’s draw. Lotto win A ticket sold in Northland won its holder more than $28,000 with Lotto Second Division on...

Columnist Joe Bennett argues that the pile of veges at the front of the supermarket is every bit as much a morgue as the chillers of meat at the back. Yesterday afternoon I committed...