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.
21km, 210 minutes, 25kg of gear: Kiwi dad's world record challenge
Today a Kiwi firefighter could break a Guinness World Record.
Child dies after crash in SH1 in Northland
Despite efforts of emergency services the child died at the scene after the Mata crash.
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.
Lockdown blamed for immunisation rate drop
The fear of leaving home during a pandemic has caused a drop in infant immunisation rates.
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.
Covid-cancelled flights: Air NZ ordered to refund passenger
The case could have implications for other travellers who were refused refunds.
Northland shooting: Police Association renews call to arm officers
The call comes after two gunmen shot at an officer in Northland on Tuesday.
Police shooters linked to kidnapping, car-torching in crime rampage
Police are investigating whether a series of shop ram-raids are also connected.
Car set on fire after kidnapping: Cops think vehicle may be linked to police shooting
Officers are still working to locate the men involved in the early morning shooting.
Gunmen on the run after shooting at cop: AOS search property
After visiting the property, police are continuing their search in the surrounding area.
Gunmen on the loose after shot fired at police officer
Police are at an incident in Haruru, in the Far North district, early this morning.
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.
The $3 billion defeat: Shane Jones on the lessons of losing
Once, NZ First was the kingmaker. Now, it is not even a pawn.
Kaitaia fatal crash: Woman mourns brother, 22 years after mother's car crash death
'He was always outdoors. He was our family seafood gatherer.'
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.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Northland
The Serious Crash Unit is at the scene.
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.
Election 2020: Advance NZ get close to 1 per cent
The NZ Public Party formed an alliance with Advance NZ in June.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
David Fisher: One final election in pursuit of Winston Peters
Seeking Winston Peters here, there and everywhere the morning after the election.