Some Western Bay councillors reveal that engaging young people is a concerning issue for them. And it is a hugely important issue

When we were born we cried, and everybody else was happy, and as we got older we as men got hardened to crying for whatever reason

It seems crazy to me that there are 15,000 Kiwi labourers out of work at a time when the construction industry is booming. This number

National's focus on innovation and developing trade ties is solidifying growth in the regions and delivering higher incomes for New

Richard Moore says while Friday's earthquake was a good size and woke people up, it won't have shaken authorities out of their intransigence when it comes to putting emergency sirens along our vulnerable coastline.

A couple of weeks ago, I chastised the Talley group and particularly their local industries - Affco Imlay, Land Meats and Open Country

When I woke up on Friday morning I had no idea the Bay had been rocked by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake or that there was a tsunami warning

Will it or wont it, yeah-nah, maybe not this time but, if not now, when will it hit us? Yes, I am talking about the tectonic plates

I've always been a strong advocate for organ donation. After reading recent stories of Tauranga locals faced with the hard reality

Routine can get boring. The nine to five grind is exactly that - a grind - but the fact is, when you have to work, routine is mostly

The late and laughingly great Robin Williams once said "spring is nature's way of saying, 'let's party!'" For many of us, especially

You would think that prostitution would be a safe bet for a future career given that even with all the advances in technology that

It is a shame that two major banks have announced the closure of local branches, citing the rapid growth of online business and the

In a modern society we expect a long list of things to be delivered to us so we can go about life in a fairly civilised way. Electricity

Up until a day or so ago I had no idea who Markus Zusak was. If he had sat down next to me and started yarning I would have thought

Up until a day or so ago I had no idea who Markus Zusak was. If he had sat down next to me and started yarning I would have thought

Tall poppy syndrome is uniquely Kiwi. Too often we're slow to celebrate success and quick to bring people down. We need to make

Having access to quality internet is a vital part of modern life. It makes our personal lives more efficient and convenient, gives

Let the games begin! Not those ones in Rio, but the guessing games over Jamie Oliver's baby name. The latest addition to the chef's

By the end of last week I could hardly wait for the Olympics to start. We made a day of watching the opening ceremony and ever since

National's KiwiSaver HomeStart helps New Zealanders into a modest first home. Since the Government launched the scheme, it has helped

I have followed the saga of the downtown redevelopment project with keen interest over the past few months. Last week, someone articulated

According to the Sensible Sentencing Trust, our police are struggling to deal with a worsening "P epidemic". The trust claims New

State Highway 2 from Tauranga to Waihi is known as one of the most notorious stretches of road in the Bay. It has claimed numerous

Every year about this time when the cold days and dark nights of August come around I start making promises to myself that I am going

A 24-hour liquor ban in Te Puke can only be a good thing. This week councillors on the Western Bay of Plenty District Council policy

How flattering of Hillary Clinton to borrow fashion tips from Helen Clark while they both audition for top jobs. It was Prime Minister

New Zealand's native birds and plants are a treasured part of our nation's identity. We use symbols of the kiwi and the silver fern

Celebrating is something that transcends cultures, demographics and history. No matter when you were born, in what country and even

The greatest sports event on the planet is about to kick off with more than 10,000 athletes getting ready to become the focus of the