More than 11,800 working age population on jobseeker benefit
Covid gets the blame for skyrocketing number of Northlanders on jobseeker benefit.
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Auckland traffic costs Kerikeri firefighter world record
Simon Trye aimed to set a record for running a half marathon in full firefighting kit.
Housing market ripe for picking with low interest rates
Northland couple's secret on how they managed to get on to the property ladder.
Work on clean-up of hazardous materials starts
Owners 'ignored' court orders to clean up toxic chemicals.
Body found in Hikurangi's Lake Waro
Hikurangi's Lake Waro scene of police investigation after body found
'Just horrendous': 7 injured in school bus crash, doctor checks kids who left scene
Paramedics are assessing patients at the scene.
No full-time police concern Hikurangi locals
Northland police looking at structure of Hikurangi police station after cop retires.
Overwhelming vote by councillors for a Māori Ward in Kaipara
Mayor and deputy mayor of Kaipara vote yes to a Māori ward from the next election.
Gunmen on the run after shooting at cop: AOS search property
After visiting the property, police are continuing their search in the surrounding area.
Two losses on the trot dent Northland's Cup campaign
Unforced errors and ill discipline among a myriad of problems for Northland Taniwha.
Showdown over job cuts: Warehouse used Covid as an excuse for lay offs - workers
First Union not ruling out filing a personal grievance, as 600 jobs go nationwide.
Ōpua land claims a matter for Crown, Far North Holdings says
About 20 people have been occupying an Ōpua headland, which they say is wāhi tapu.
Teen to appear in court following alleged incident with pedestrian in Kaitaia
Teenager to appear in court following alleged incident with pedestrian in Kaitaia
Serious assault at Ngawha Prison leaves corrections officer badly injured
Serious assault on a Corrections officer at Ngawha Prison is a sign of increased violence.
Motorbike and school bus crash - motorcyclist badly hurt
Northland's emergency services are dealing with two crashes in the region this afternoon
Losing the Ranfurly Shield most hurtful for Northland
Northland put shield loss behind and focus on Otago.
Special votes could decide Whangārei electorate
Emily Henderson open to the idea of working alongside Dr Shane Reti.
Suspected drowning claims life of two-year-old
Child dies in Dargaville from suspected drowning
Locals outraged at dumping of shark on Dargaville street
The illegal dumping of a shark causes waves in local reaction.
Winston Peters talks to 150 at NZ First's final Whangārei election rally
NZ First leader Winston Peters makes last plea for votes at a rally in Whangārei
Ranfurly Shield challenge hits fever pitch
Northland have an opportunity to win the Ranfurly Shield after 42 years.
Family proud of Northland teen crowned Miss NZ 2020
'I want to show that with hard work you can achieve anything,' says 19yo Sydney Batters.
Dying son's final wish: Forgive my killer
Tawhirimatea Tahere's last words were for his family to forgive his killer
Court removes Stephenson Island trustees
Two men breached fiduciary duty to all the owners of Stephenson Island.
Northland Kauri just keep getting better
Northland's focus shifts to the Ranfurly Shield challenge against the Magpies this week.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Under 14s get free entry to both games
Northland rugby targets grassroots and thanks fans for their ongoing support.
Kaipara Harbour to get $200m restoration plan
'In 160 years the mahi we are signing today will still resonate,' says Kaipara mayor.
Kawakawa's Te Hononga community hub officially opened by Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern
Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern opens Kawakawa's Te Hononga hub
Huge Northland boulders put on a barge and shipped to Napier
Northland's Puhipuhi Quarry supplying basalt boulders for new wharf in Napier.
Thieves steal dead son's photos, raid piggybank, open bag of his ashes
Prized photos of late autistic boy and a pounamu among items stolen from Whangārei home.