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Region tops NZ for job listings growth - but where are the candidates?
The region has recorded the highest-percentage increase this year for online job listings.

Kaikohe's local heroes look forward to the booming opportunities coming to town
Kaikohe community has bounced back from the recent gang violence, says community heroes.

Who would choke a health worker? Assaults on hospital staff increase, Covid restrictions a factor
Choked worker who nearly died among 225 physical assaults on Northland DHB staff.

Mum tells court of day a dangerous driver ploughed into her car with her 4yo still inside
Selfish driver fails to check victims of collisions caused by his dangerous antics

Changes to Anzac Day commemorations in Whangārei this year
Anzac Day commemorations in Whangārei have been scaled back this year.

Northland and Far North bowlers competing in Auckland this weekend
Latest news from Northland's bowls scene

News snippets from Northland
Aquabots to do battle; and a concrete spill blocks a Kaitaia intersection.

Kaikohe FC holding event to get more Māori to play football
Effort to grow football among Northland Māori in Kaikohe this weekend

Shakespeare festival a triumph after performances in Whangārei park
Students rise to the challenge of performing outdoors for drama festival in Whangārei.

Police say incident played out like Keystone Cops comedy episode
Whangārei man on bail taunts cops into an early morning car chase.

Northland local government leadership change with new chief executives for two district councils
Big changes are unfolding among Northland local government leaders.

Five more people hospitalised with the virus in Northland
A leading epidemiologist has called into question the value of daily Covid cases numbers.

Rail link to Marsden Pt port finally gets Government funding
Northland leader wants judicial review of decision to can four lane Highway

Rising fertiliser prices force rethink on managing soil
Build resilient soils with slow release fertilisers

Auckland marathon swimmer makes history in Northland waters
The hardest part, Jono Ridler says, was the final 6km when darkness began to set.

Anti-vaxxer calls for occupation of Marsden Point
Anti-mandate protesters are encouraging followers to occupy the former oil refinery.

First ever pre-season tournament ahead of the football season
Men's and women's football competition in Tikipunga this weekend.

Plans submitted to build four-storey apartment block in Paihia
If approved, complex will include 21 apartments, two shops, basement parking and a pool.

Northland news: Govt petitioned over Russian oligarch; woman accused of arson
News snippets from Northland.

Opinion: Co-governance referendum is not the answer
Opinion: Debate needed on co-governance, not a referendum, writes Vaughan Gunson.

Kiwi kids urged to stay clear of TikTok's 'potentially life-threatening' new craze
'Teenagers since the dawn of time have done stupid things but this is another level.'

Whangārei adult literacy classes in high demand
Free programmes in literacy and numeracy are highlighting education gaps in Northland.

Kerikeri teen Kaia Derbyshire comes out tops in ocean swimming champs
Kaia Derbyshire beat her nearest rival in the 1.25km ocean swim by almost two minutes.

Tributes for mother and son killed in Kāeo crash
Tributes are coming in for Denise Samson and Shannon Herbert

Northland passes 21,000 Covid cases
The Northland District Health Board has released today's number of new Covid cases.

Principals reflect on mandates after vax requirements dropped
Northland school principals welcome the removal of vaccine mandates.

Northland Shakespeare Regional Festival goes outdoors
Northland has a high calibre of Shakespeare performers.

Pallisade wall for Kotātā Heights recommended by geotech engineers to prevent land slips
WDC grants easements over an esplanade reserve for a wall to be built.