Lois Williams
Kerikeri woman: NZ'er being chased off treaty grounds
A Northland woman says the Waitangi National Trust is chasing New Zealanders as well as overseas visitors off the Treaty Grounds, in its bid to collect entry fees. Audio
Commissioners present fix-it package for Kaipara
The Commissioners running the Kaipara District have come up with a plan they say will fix its financial woes within a decade. Audio
Paedophile teacher to appear in court again
The disgraced Far North teacher James Parker is to appear again in court this morning in Kaitaia. Audio
Locals eat dust as logging booms in Far North
A public health specialist says the dust being stirred up by logging trucks on Northland roads may be a serious health hazard. Audio
Transient families harming children's education in Northland
Two Northland principals say high rates of transience in the region are hurting children's learning and the problem appears to be getting worse. Audio
Remembering Ralph Hotere
We remember artist Ralph Hotere who now rests in his home marae in Northland, through the memories of one of his long time friends and artists Chris Booth. Audio
Funding doubt create uncertainty for Ngapuhi hearings
Uncertainty over funding is causing stress for Ngapuhi land claimants as they gear up for Waitangi Tribunal hearings. Audio
Hundreds farewell Hotere in Hokianga
Hundreds of people have farewelled the artist Ralph Hotere today - at his funeral in the tiny north Hokianga settlement of Mitimiti. Audio
Ralph Hotere's whanau remember a good man
The acclaimed artist, Ralph Hotere, goes to his final resting place this morning in the tiny settlement where he was born - Mitimiti in North Hokianga. Audio
Farmers refuse to fence leased council land in swamp
Whangarei farmers leasing council riverbank land have thumbed their nose at a deadline and are refusing to fence it off to keep stock out of the water. Audio
Sacked principal takes legal action
The lawyer for the sacked Far North principal says his client's career should not be made another casualty of the paedophile, James Parker. Audio
Weaver calls for action on damage to water reed, lake
An acclaimed Maori weaver says one of the most precious plants used in her craft is under attack from Northland councils - and the swamp kauri industry. Audio
3 nephews of MP Hone Harawira charged with assault
Three nephews of the MP Hone Harawira are facing charges of assaulting a 12-year-old boy. Audio
Former MP to run for mayor in Far North
The former Northland National MP John Carter has announced he will run for mayor of the Far North District. Audio
Insight for 17 February 2013 - Maori and Water Rights
Lois Williams explores the authority over water that is at the centre of Maori water claims. Audio
Maori water rights 'must be put at the top table' say trustees
The Maori Trustees of Poroti Springs near Whangarei say any reform of New Zealand's water management laws must put Maori at the top table. Audio
Views on Waitangi from our Northland reporter Lois Williams
Our reporter, Lois Williams, has been attending Waitangi celebrations for 25 years. Audio
Stoush between kuia delays Prime Minister
The Prime Minister has made his annual appearance today on the Waitangi marae - after a stoush between two kuia over who should escort him. Audio
Trustees say they will control powhiri for crown
The trustees of the Waitangi marae are vowing today's powhiri for the crown will not descend into chaos. Audio
South American music system coming to Whangarei
A programme that takes children from the poorest communities and turns them into musicians - and good citizens - is coming to Northland. Audio
