Sheryl Mai

The government has dashed Northland hopes of a new, safe highway to Auckland. After a meeting with Transport Minister Phil Twyford, the region's mayors and other leaders say the plan for a four-lane… Audio

Whangarei Mayor Sheryl Mai is imploring young people to reach out for help after at least three suspected suicides in the city in the past week. Audio

The Maori owners of Poroti springs near Whangarei have run out patience in the battle for control of their water. They've announced plans to dam the springs to restore water levels and boost eel… Audio

Although he lost the Northland seat on election night, Winston Peters is expected to demand wins for the region as he negotiates with National and Labour in the coming weeks. During the election… Audio

Whangarei's Mayor Sheryl Mai says she wants questioned answered on how shooter Quinn Patterson got access to guns. Audio

It's been all go at Whangarei's Toll Stadium this week, with work crews installing big screens, temporary grandstands, security fences and media facilities for the teams of journalists arriving, ahead… Audio

Local publications send a strong message to their parent companies that they are a vital and essential part of their community, amid fears some may be shut following the Commerce Commission's decision… Audio

The public fundraising drive is now on as the figures reveal Northland's Hundertwasser gallery project is still $3 million short of its fundraising target...with just four months to go to meet the… Audio

Whangarei Mayor Sheryl Mai is demanding that locals make decisions around GMOs rather than the central government. Audio

Super fast internet access is coming to the outer edges of New Zealand. The mayors of Whangarei and Winton say it's a big step forward for their communities. Audio

RNZ Northland Reporter Lois Williams speaks to those standing for mayor about key policy platforms and ideas for the future. Audio

Business-savvy Whangarei mayoral hopeful says the city's missing on growth and development because the council has no business nous. David Blackley is planning to freeze rates. Audio

The Chief Censor's office has banned Wicked Campers' use of an objectionable pornographic term forcing yet another one of its vans off the road. Audio

Wicked Campers and the provocative slogans spray painted on their vehicles are again under fire and Whangarei District Council is training its legal guns on the company. Audio

Latest figures show the unemployment rate climbed to six percent in the September quarter. Audio

The Whangarei District Council has announced an up to 30 percent rent rise for elderly in its 164 Whangarei pensioner flats. Tenants are concerned they won't be able to afford the increase and are… Audio

The race to replace Mike Sabin as Northland's MP is heating up. As predicted, Winston Peters has thrown his hat in for New Zealand First. Labour's refusing to withdraw its candidate and now National… Audio