Lois Williams
Animal refuges overwhelmed with homeless cats
Animal shelters are struggling to cope with larger than usual numbers of kittens and pups. Audio
Far North mayor defends making submission for others
The mayor of the Far North is rejecting criticism that he's made a mockery of local government. Audio
Govt grants $2.5-million for Whangarei Stadium
The government has announced it will kick in 2-point-5 million dollars towards the cost of a new rugby stadium in Whangarei. Audio
Northland Rugby Union writing head injury policy
The Northland Rugby Union is meeting tonight to discuss new measures to protect young players who've suffered head injuries. Audio
Birdlovers say DoC is soft on kiteboarders
A Northland conservation group is accusing the Department of Conservation of going soft on kiteboarders at the expense of endangered birds. Audio
Kiteboarders bothering godwits
Conservation scientists are recommending a partial ban on kiteboarding in a Northland estuary to protect the humble Godwit. Audio
Father queries lack of rugby union policy on head injuries
The Northland Rugby Union is asking the New Zealand Union what it can do to ban club players with a history of head injuries. Audio
Super-city neighbours ponder their futures
The prospect of a single council to govern Auckland is causing tremors further north. Audio
Iwi allege health board misled ethics committee
Far north iwi are demanding answers from Northland Health, after claiming they support a fluoridation study. Audio
Ngapuhi land claims hui stretches from Invercargill to Sydney
Ngapuhi leaders have embarked on a comprehensive series of Hui prior to Waitangi Tribunal hearings on the Iwi's land claims. Audio
Navy says vessels mark new era for defence
It's the end of an era for Whangarei and the beginning of a new one for the navy. Audio
Govt signs off at last on four new navy ships
The government has signed off on four new inshore patrol vessels for the navy. Audio
Northern councils to prohibit local GE trials
Local bodies from Auckland to Cape Reinga are forging ahead with moves to keep their regions GE free. Audio
Price of milk survey draws big response
Hundreds of people around the country have responded to an online survey on the price of milk. Audio
Easter strike canned, but struggle not over
The EPMU, which represents the staff, today called off a strike that would have disrupted Easter travel for many people. Audio
Whangarei art event a success despite recession
Recession or no recession - art for art's sake is flourishing in Whangarei. Audio
Aquaculture expansion plans
Government's aquaculture expansion plans for Northland delight industry leaders - but alert harbour protection groups. Audio
Dental health in northland
It's claimed Northland health providers are failing children and teenagers with rotting teeth in the Far North. Audio
Official Information Act requests increase in Whangarei
The Whangarei district council says it's seen a marked increase in Official Information Act requests. Audio
Kaitaia civic centre
Plans for a fifteen-million-dollar civic centre for Kaitaia are hanging in the balance - as concerns mount over the cost. Audio
