Lois Williams
CEO admits creating impression of electoral bias
The chief executive of the Whangarei District Council has admitted that his treatment of two staff during last year's council elections, has left an impression of bias and double-standards. Audio
Storm exposes fraility of Northland roads
Northland is in recovery and repair mode after the most prolonged storm in memory. Audio
Havoc in Northland
People in Northland are dealing with the aftermath after a weekend of wild weather caused floods, power cuts and road closures. Audio
Kaitaia has fingers crossed for high tide
The storm-racked Far North is bracing for another belt of heavy rain this evening - and the high tide - expected in the next couple of hours. Audio
Water supplies under threat in Hokianga
Water supplies to several Far North towns are under threat as what some are calling a storm worse than Cyclone Bola takes out treatment plants. Audio
Northland on edge as rain, wind persists
Thousands of homes are still without power as the top of the North Island struggles to recover from days of strong winds and rain. Audio
Farmer talks about rescuing two people with his tractor
Fire and power company crews have been working around the clock to repair the damage dealt out by galeforce winds and heavy rain in the north of the country over the past two days. Audio
Second wind for storm in the Far North
It's been a bleak and blustery day for people in the Far North doing battle with the storm that's been lashing the region now, for 24 hours. Audio
RNZ reporter in Northland updates conditions
It could be days before parts of Northland and Auckland have power restored, with the impact of yesterday's fierce winter storm set to linger. Audio
Australian wins Kerikeri International piano comp
A young Australian musician has won top honours in this year's Kerikeri International Piano competition. Audio
Schools say services being cut while govt plans spend up
Northland primary principals say if the Government has big money to throw at education - it should be spent on children, not teachers. Audio
Mangawhai ratepayers to seek injunction
Mangawhai ratepayers are seeking an injunction against the Kaipara council - to stop it enforcing rate demands. Audio
Whangarei council abandons Hundertwasser Art Centre
The Whangarei District Council is abandoning its plans for a Hundertwasser Art Centre in the city. Audio
Whangarei District Council to vote on Hundertwasser art centre
The Whangarei District Council's set to make a decision this morning on the Hundertwasser art centre project. Audio
First Far North school to switch to solar
A tiny primary school in the Far North has become the first in the region to switch over to solar power. Audio
CYF caregiver jailed for raping foster girls in his care
A Northland man approved by Child Youth and Family to run a home with his wife has been sent to prison today for raping and assaulting the children in his care. Audio
Tribunal considers urgent mandate hearing
Ngapuhi hapu have told the Waitangi Tribunal being forced into a crown mandate process is like being handcuffed to a taniwha. Audio
Calls for a cull of marauding oyster-catchers
Guardians of toheroa on Northland's west coast are calling for a cull of South Island pied oyster catcher birds. Audio
Mangrove clearance to continue at Ruakaka
Ruakaka residents will be allowed back into a Whangarei wildlife sanctuary next week to clear mangroves, despite having already flouted their resource consent on the first attempt. Audio
Ministry responds to Northland criticism
More now on the Northland principals taking aim at the Ministry of Education over a new top job being created there when they say what they really need is more psychologists to help disturbed… Audio
