Lois Williams
Northland Maori tribe Want Tribunal to order Return of Land
A Northland Maori tribe is taking the rare step of asking the Waitangi Tribunal to order the government to return crown land. Audio
Concert Pianist Settles In
Kerikeri's Academy of Music has persuaded an Italian concert pianist to be it's musical director. Audio
Whangarei Ship-Building
The government is backing a new approach with a two-million-dollar regional development grant for a new company. Audio
Fonterra Urged to Penalise Farmers Over Effluent
A Northland farming leader is urging Fonterra to start penalising dairy farmers now for polluting waterways. Audio
Waitangi National Trust
New Visitor Centre plans prove divisive and a political hot potato. Audio
Development Canned
Waipu people are planning a party to celebrate the demise of plans for a huge subdivision near their small town. Audio
Bars Crackdown
Whangarei is set to take a leaf out of Christchurch's book and order a lockdown of city bars at 2 a.m. Audio
Elderly Folk Seek Key's Support Over Day-Care Fees
Mr Key found himself besieged by upset clients at the Forget Me Not centre in Whangarei. Audio
Illegal Drivers
Northland's Regional Council is about to embark on a lengthy consultation round on beach traffic bylaws. Audio
Birthing Unit at Dargaville Hospital
The outcome of an inquiry into a stillbirth could determine whether the birthing unit at the Hospital will be forced to close. Audio
Training Doctors
Luring young doctors from the big city to rural Northland is one of the goals of a new training programme. Audio
Maori Seats In Parliament
The chairman of the Maori Council Sir Graham Latimer says he believes the Maori seats should be abolished. Audio
Traditional Dawn Service at Waitangi
Lois Williams reports from the Treat Grounds at Waitangi. Audio
Preperations at Waitangi - Part 2
The Prime Minister has received an extremely warm welcome at Bay of Island's Karetu Marae this afternoon. Audio
Waitangi Day Preparations
As preparations continue, local elders are taking back control this year, in a bid to heal the wounds of the past. Audio
High School Fees Crackdown
Whangarei Boys High School is taking a tough stand on unpaid school fees by barring students from their classes. Audio
State Funeral Live Cross
Live cross to Auckland to get the atmosphere of the build up to Sir Edmund Hillary's funeral. Audio
Sir Edmund's Casket is Moved into St Mary's
Sir Edmund Hillary's casket is moved from the Auckland Cathedral to St Mary's Church where the state funeral will be held. Audio
Whangarei Woman Jailed
A Whangarei drug addict, whose baby drowned after she left it in the bush overnight, has been jail for two and a half years. Audio
Insight Sunday 09 December: Hearing Association
Lois Williams investigates the Hearing Association in Whangarei, amid allegations that assets are being abused. Audio
