Lois Williams
First commercial supply deal signed for biofuel
A major milestone's been reached by New Zealand's fledgling bio-fuel industry, with the first large-scale commercial deal in the country. Audio
Investigation clears officer who shot Whangarei woman
The family of a Whangarei woman killed by the police during an armed hold-up say they don't blame the officer responsible. Audio
Whangerei locals oppose sale of sportground for mall
There's opposition in Whangarei to plans to sell a sportsground and turn it into a shopping mall. Audio
Baby injury inquiry delicately poised
A Northland toddler remains in a critical condition in Auckland's Starship Hospital, as police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her serious injuries. Audio
Kaikohe businessman wins battle against squatters
The Kaikohe District Court has confirmed the right of an Australian businessman to evict squatters camped out in his building claiming Maori customary rights. Audio
Squatters say they won't give up Kaikohe building
A group claiming Maori sovereignty rights says it won't end its occupation of a Kaikohe building whatever the law says. Audio
$13 million roading bypass project for Whangarei
The New Zealand Transport Agency has announced a $13,000,000 plan to complete Whangarei's Kamo Bypass. Audio
Councillor declares war on Far North mayor
Months of bickering at the Far North District Council have erupted into a declaration of war. Audio
Flood meetings in north yield valuable stories
Public meetings across flood-prone Northland are yielding vital information that could avert further disasters. Audio
Unemployment soaring again in Northland
Work and Income is taking on extra staff in Northland to cope with a sharp and sudden rise in unemployment. Audio
Harbour groups: Bridge an extravagance while harbour polluted
The Whangarei District Council is thumbing its nose at recession and forging ahead with plans for a second bridge across the harbour. Audio
Young Whangarei performer heads to UK to follow dream
A young Maori performer from Whangarei is off to the UK today to pursue his dream of a life on stage. Audio
Waipu dons kilts for Highland Day
The Northland town of Waipu has been celebrating its Scottish roots today - with a mass wearing of the Tartan. Audio
GE-free lobby angry at Northland council's changed stance
GE-free campaigners are accusing a Northland council of duping the public with a weakened policy on genetic engineering. Audio
Concern for elderly grows as Kaikohe petrol crisis looms
There are growing concerns for elderly people in the Kaikohe district as a petrol crisis looms. Audio
Government bureaucracy cuts hitting regions
The government's purge of the bureacracy in its own departments is now being felt in the provinces. Audio
Hundreds attend funeral for slain zookeeper
A private funeral has been held at Whangarei's Zion Wildlife gardens for Dalu Mncube - the keeper killed in last week's tiger attack. Audio
Lionman says he's ready to help at troubled park
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has today officially closed Whangarei's Zion Wildlife Gardens after the death of a keeper, mauled by a tiger. Audio
Investigation underway into killing of Zion zookeeper
Investigations are underway into the death of zookeeper Dalu Mncube who was fatally mauled by a tiger at Whangarei's Zion Wildlife Gardens. Audio
Zoo keeper mauled by tiger in Whangarei
The attack happened late this morning at the Zion Wildlife Gardens, and was witnessed by a group of eight tourists, understood to be English and French. Audio
