Lois Williams
Powerful Northland play aims to prevent youth suicide
Final rehearsals begin this week on a Northland production, aimed at preventing youth suicide. Audio
Life expectancy reducing for psychiatric patients
An Australian study has shown that psychiatric patients are now dying up to sixteen years earlier than the rest of the population. Audio
More psychiatric patients under compulsory treatment
Mental health and human rights advocates are alarmed by the growing numbers of people being compelled to accept treatment for mental disorders. Audio
Old losses emerge amid uncertainty over hearings
Stories that never made it into the history books have been emerging this week at Waitangi Tribunal hearings in Kerikeri. Audio
Talking long-drops invade Kerikeri
The Far North council's gone a little potty - it's using toilet bowls, long drops, and even the odd four-letter word, in a novel campaign to get Kerikeri people talking about the need for a new… Audio
Crown Forestry rift heading for High Court
A conflict that's paralysed the multi-million dollar Crown Forestry Rental Trust is heading for the High Court. Audio
New CAA rules disrupt flights to Whangarei
Northland leaders are challenging new civil aviation rules that are disrupting Air New Zealand flights to Whangarei. Audio
Young Whangarei-based Maori opera singer off to Wales
Whangarei music lovers turned out in force at the weekend to celebrate one of the city's rising stars - aspiring opera singer Kawiti Waetford. Audio
Councils say minister has blundered on GE
Councils wanting to ban GE crops and animals in their districts say the government will be buying a fight with grass-roots New Zealand if it tries to stop them. Audio
Far North police launch a homicide inquiry
The police in the Far North have opened a homicide investigation following the discovery of the body of a missing Rawene woman. Audio
Body found in the Far North
The police in the Far North have found a body they believe to be that of the missing Rawene woman, Barbara Ann Moka. Audio
Police search for missing Rawene woman
Search and rescue teams have been combing the countryside around a south Hokianga marae today for any sign of a woman who disappeared twelve days ago. Audio
Business closures rise as Northland economy struggles
The Prime Minister John Key told a conference of industry leaders in Kerikeri this week that Northland's economy has grown 3% in the past year, higher than the national rate. Audio
Business hails mining permits - greens say it's a flop
Business advocates are hailing the government's offer of new mining exploration permits in Northland as a welcome boost to confidence in the region. Audio
Race on for 'resilient' Pacific oyster to save industry
Scientists have produced the first generation of an oyster they're hoping will save New Zealand's Pacific oyster industry. Audio
Two Northland councils move to restrict GE
Two Northland councils are moving to impose their own controls on genetically engineered crops and animals saying the existing government GE safeguards are inadequate. Audio
Flurry of interest in violent boy after head complains
A Whangarei principal who complained this week about the lack of support in dealing with violent pupils, says the agencies involved are suddenly eager to help. Audio
Kaitaia police claim success after crackdown on burglars
Far North people say they still don't have enough police officers in their towns - despite a blitz on youth crime. Audio
Funding being rationed
Northland primary school principals say they're having to beg for teacher-aids and specialist help, to deal with an escalating number of violent new-entrants. They say funding for specialist support… Audio
Celebrations after epic waka voyage
It's been a weekend of celebration and high emotion for the whanau of crews on two voyaging waka, after their safe return from an historic voyage to Rapanui, Easter Island. Audio
