Peter talks to Kathryn about concerns from environmental and marine experts about the "ticking time bomb" of the Niagara wreck sitting off the coast. It's in deep water, with up to 1000 tonnes of fuel oil on board that could escape as the ship degrades. Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has been named one of five winners of the One Young World Politician of the Year for encouraging youth in politics. Kawakawa has been flushed with pride over the category 1 designation for its Hundertwasser toilets, and Whangarei has been celebrating the success of one of its own - Hannah Wilkinson for her historic goal in the Eden Park World Cup opener.
The RMS Niagara, which was sunk by German mines off Bream Head, Whangarei. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
