Kaitāia has earned the accolade in Keep New Zealand Beautiful's annual Beautiful Awards.

The ongoing rise in homeschooling is yet another unanticipated outcome of the pandemic.

Te Kaharoa connects with Far North youth through social media competitions.

Waiharara School humbly receives thanks for its role in emergency response

WeatherWatch head forecaster Phil Duncan tells us what to expect from Cyclone Dovi. Video / NZ Herald

In Auckland alone, there are 1218 Covid cases currently isolating at home.

Construction workers battle to get boardwalk foundations cemented

56 students have been told they will have no schooling for at least the first term.

Te Hapua held its inaugural water bomb competition at the weekend, drawing hundreds of people to the free event.

The record was 222 daily community cases on November 16 last year.

The Ministry of Health has urged people to take precautions as many prepare to travel for the long weekend. Video / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig / Getty

NZTA predicts the busiest traffic times as long weekend approaches.

The Government is reopening the border, starting on February 27 for Kiwis coming from Australia. Video / Getty / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig

High profile live performers provide insight into struggling sector

Northland most pessimistic region following last financial quarter

Applications now open for eleven young women aged 12-18 to join the ANZ Next XI.

The government has announced that people can now get their COVID-19 booster only three months after their second jab, in a bid to stay ahead of Omicron. Video / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig

Health experts expect to see a surge in cases of COVID-19's Omicron variant in New Zealand this week. Video / Michael Craig / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Getty

Time to take action says local Far North hapū representative about abandoned cars

There were 91 new community cases of COVID-19 on Monday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Jed Bradley / Supplied

Firefighters battling vegetation fire on Northland's Karikari Peninsula

The new record inflation figures come as no shock to many, with rising housing, fuel and construction costs putting the pinch on even those with means. Video / NZ Herald

Anyone at Wainui Marae in Kaeo over the weekend is a close contact.

Painted pare brightens Kaitaia alleyway, completing first third of revitalisation project.

Three Far North groups among 20 successful applications to 2021 Mātauranga Māori Grants.

Tickets to world's biggest surfcasting comp to be honoured at 2023 event or refunds given.

Six homes were evacuated overnight after a vegetation broke out near Ahipara.

A Givealittle page has been started to help a 'generous, loving and humble' fire victim.

Cyclone Cody and Tonga's volcanic eruption have combined to produce surges.

Aid efforts are continuing as the Kingdom of Tonga recovers from the recent volcanic eruption of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai. The violent blast generated a Tsunami and blanketed the islands in volcanic ash. Video / Supplied