Lois Williams
Bay hapu suggest remedies for crown's "legalised theft"
Bay of Islands hapu have told the Waitangi Tribunal they seek the return of crown land, including islands - and the right to build houses where their ancestors did. Audio
Dusty Northland roads are potential health hazard
Scientific monitoring of some of Northland's worst roads has confirmed that dust levels are not just a nuisance - but a potential health hazard. Audio
Ngapuhi elder says govt, council colluded to take islands
Northland kaumatua have told the Waitangi Tribunal a local council was colluding with government departments as recently as the 1970's, to force Maori off the best spots in the Bay of Islands. Audio
Tribunal hearing land claims tours Bay of Islands
The Waitangi Tribunal investigating Ngapuhi land claims has been on a boat tour today past islands that today are either millionaires' playgrounds or part of the conservation estate. Audio
Tribunal takes to water in Bay of Islands
The Waitangi Tribunal is taking to the water today - to see for itself the lands lost to Maori in Ipipiri: the Bay of Islands. The traditional site visit - hosted by tangata whenua - will launch the… Audio
Sweet succulent fish heads in giveaway scheme
Growing numbers of people are hooking into a scheme that matches up people who love fish-heads - with those who don't. Audio
Rates rebels say council playing dirty over funds
The leaders of a rates rebellion in Kaipara say the council's using dirty tactics in a bid to end the revolt. Audio
D-Day looms for Paihia cat colony
An elderly Paihia woman says she is close to despair after an order to stop feeding stray cats on a council reserve. Audio
Police front up to Northland meetings re staff numbers
Police fronted up to public meetings last night in two Northland communities worried by youth crime - and a shrinking police presence. Audio
Mining opponents on high alert in North
Anti-mining groups are on high alert in Northland - as an exploration company prepares to start test-drilling north of Whangarei. Audio
Rain at last for North
Steady rain falling in parts of Northland today has brought relief for farmers - and people living on metal roads that have turned to dust in the summer drought. Audio
More from our Northland reporter
The mother of two boys abused by Parker says he has left a trail of wrecked lives and distraught families in his wake. Audio
Northland Maori tell miners to stay out
Maori north of Whangarei have told an Australian mining company to get out and stay out of their tribal area. Audio
Alarm over mining prospects
Farmers, conservationists and tangata whenua are sounding alarm bells over mining proposals near Whangarei. Audio
Commission says it can't provide for Maori seats on new council
The Local Government Commission says it has no power to create Maori seats on any new council it might recommend for Northland. Audio
Maori challenge thirty-five year water rights
Maori in Northland are challenging the growing number of water-right consents that run for 35 years. Audio
Councils being stampeded into reform by Far North
Northland councils are scrambling to come up with a position on local government reform, after an early bid by the Far North to become a super council. Audio
The first of a series of inquests into quad bike deaths
A Northland farmer has told a coroner how he tried desperately to save his friend's life after he was found facedown on a hillside with his quad bike on top of him. Audio
Mangawhai ratepayers taking council to court
Mangawhai property-owners are taking the Kaipara council to the High Court in a bid to have past rates declared illegal. Audio
Ngapuhi hearings begin at Waitangi marae
A Ngapuhi elder is calling on the Crown to buy back land in private ownership, and return it to Maori. Audio
