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Focus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 3rd February Wrap
The Government is reopening the border, starting on February 27 for Kiwis coming from Australia. Video / Getty / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig
Northland live performing artists describe industry dire straits
High profile live performers provide insight into struggling sector
Northland most pessimistic region following last financial quarter
Northland most pessimistic region following last financial quarter
Northland cricket-lovers invited to apply for junior academy
Applications now open for eleven young women aged 12-18 to join the ANZ Next XI.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Wednesday 2nd February Wrap
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
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 1st February Wrap
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
Covid-19 backlog compounds mammogram eligibility problem
Self-exams essential to catch breast cancer as lockdown backlog affects screening access.
Northland iwi chairs support online Waitangi experience
Waitangi Day is to be celebrated online for first time ever.
Lack of action on abandoned cars continues to frustrate Far North residents
Time to take action says local Far North hapū representative about abandoned cars
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Monday 31st January Wrap
There were 91 new community cases of COVID-19 on Monday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Jed Bradley / Supplied
Winds expected to keep Northland firefighters busy at Karikari Peninsula blaze
Firefighters battling vegetation fire on Northland's Karikari Peninsula
Focus: Inflation hits 30-year high of 5.9 per cent
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
Marae in Far North identified as location of interest
Anyone at Wainui Marae in Kaeo over the weekend is a close contact.
Carved pare 'a step towards unity'
Painted pare brightens Kaitaia alleyway, completing first third of revitalisation project.
Whangaroa Papa Hapū to protect significant burial caves with $25K grant
Three Far North groups among 20 successful applications to 2021 Mātauranga Māori Grants.
Omicron forces organisers to can Snapper Bonanza
Tickets to world's biggest surfcasting comp to be honoured at 2023 event or refunds given.
Six homes evacuated after large vegetation fire near Ahipara
Six homes were evacuated overnight after a vegetation broke out near Ahipara.
Family overwhelmed by support, aroha after Takahue fire
A Givealittle page has been started to help a 'generous, loving and humble' fire victim.
PM reacts to Tonga eruption; Tutukaka marina evacuated after boats destroyed
Cyclone Cody and Tonga's volcanic eruption have combined to produce surges.
Focus: Tonga hit by Tsunami from nearby violent volcanic eruption
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
Kaikohe man Christopher Moohan graduates as Air Force officer
Kaikohe man becomes Air Force officer after following in family's footsteps
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Friday 14th January Wrap
There were 18 new community cases of Covid-19 on Friday, and 43 caught at the border. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Getty Images
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Thursday 13th January Wrap
There were 28 new cases of COVID-19 in the community on Thursday. Video / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig / Getty
Rowdy parties spark overnight ban at popular Far North camp site
Freedom camping is a no-go at the Tokerau Beach campsite.
Ahipara woman at breaking point thanks to stray cats
Feral cats in Ahipara is getting out of control
Far North average home value rose 11.2pc in last 3 months of 2021
The housing market is in need of rapid change, says Social Credit.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Wednesday 12th January Wrap
The Ministry of Health revealed that two more people have died with COVID-19. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton / Getty
Chasing pots of gold under the rainbows of Northland
Unearthing the truth about rainbows in Te Hiku
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Monday 10th January Wrap
There were 27 new cases of COVID-19 in the community on Monday. Video / AP / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton
Her life options seemed limited but she defied the odds and took the top naval position
Sub Lieutenant Simeon looking forward to next chapter of Royal New Zealand Navy career
Popular Far North recreational vehicle facility under investigation over ongoing sewage leak
Council investigates recurrent dump station blockages which have led to sewage leaks.
Boy, 4, who drowned at Kai Iwi Lakes named
Shakib Tahir was one of 30 people who have died in water-related incidents this summer.
Faith, community support helped mum cope with loss
Loren Ross Taylor's mother hopes her message of hope can help others heal