Lois Williams
Whangarei review called a whitewash
An inquiry into an election controversy in Whangarei is being described as a whitewash by a long-serving councillor. Audio
Whangarei council to release findings of CEO review
The Whangarei District council will publish the findings today of its inquiry into the sacking of an employee who nominated a mayoral candidate. The chief executive Mark Simpson fired his personal… Audio
100 turn out for Northland 'super council' meeting in Kerikeri
Debate about local government reform took a back seat to more pressing worries for the locals. Audio
Council staffer speaks out on Whangarei election row
The Whangarei District Council begins a review today of its chief executive, Mark Simpson. Audio
Whangarei council to review CEO's actions re sacking
The Whangarei District Council has chosen not to suspend its chief executive over his dealings with two staff who became involved in council elections. Audio
Whangarei council worker sacked after signing election form
A Whangarei District Council employee has been sacked after she signed the nomination form for a mayoral candidate. Audio
Hapu devastated by court ruling on water rights
Northland hapu claiming proprietary rights in Poroti Springs near Whangarei have lost an appeal against the granting of 35-year-water right consents. Audio
Whangarei council dubbed bullies over sign saga
A Whangarei businesswoman is confronting the council today - claiming she's been bullied for three years by council bureaucrats -- and billed for her pains. Audio
Twelve line up for mayor's job in Whangarei
It was standing room only in Whangarei's Exhibition Hall last night for a grand unveiling of the city's multitude of mayoral candidates. Audio
Two hundred turn out for Labour leadership meeting
About 200 Labour supporters from all over the north turned out for a meeting in Whangarei last night to showcase the contenders for the party leadership. Audio
Call for action over logging trucks on Whangarei road
A meeting in a country hall near Whangarei last night has spurred the council into action after a spate of crashes involving logging trucks. Audio
Police asked why it took so long to bring Parker to justice
At a news conference called by the police after the sentencing, reporters questioned them about why it took so long to bring Parker to justice. Audio
Pamapuria teacher to be sentenced today on sex-offence charges
The Far North teacher, James Parker, who abused young boys over a period of 14 years - will be sentenced today for his crimes. Parker was the deputy-principal of Pamapuria School near Kaitaia, when he… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 15 August 2013
Egypt military clears protest camps in deadly raids; Pamapuria teacher to be sentenced today on sex-offence charges; Fonterra managing director falls on his sword; Real risk with Christchurch rates… Audio
Whangarei police officer up on drug charges
A former Northland police officer has been charged with drug trafficking. Audio
Chinese crackdown on trash hitting NZ recyclers
New Zealand's recycling industry is starting to feel the heat - from a Chinese crackdown on plastic imports. Audio
IPCA finds police at fault in paralysis case
The police are to apologise to a Northland man left paralysed after his arrest. Audio
Council backs off trespass threat about cycle trail
The Far North Council has backed away from a confrontation with a Maori family over land ear-marked for the region's cycle trail. Audio
Auckland spy bill meeting draws 400 to pack hall
More than 400 people turned out in Auckland last night to hear a line-up of prominent New Zealanders denounce the government's spy agency bill. Audio
Greens say Govt out of touch with Aucklanders on pokies
Gambling opponents celebrate move by Auckland council to phase out pokies in pubs and clubs but say the Government could undermine their local body's good work with its SkyCity convention centre deal.
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