It's hard not to feel some sense of admiration for the Ngaruawahia gang leader who recently gave methamphetamine dealers 24 hours

by Craig Cooper, Editor Driving 1260km in five days gives you an interesting perspective on motorists' behaviour. Whangarei to Tauranga

Whether or not their roster demands are met, one thing the striking junior doctors have achieved is an increase in public awareness

The evidence uncovered and collected thus far (namely nothing at all) and pure common sense tells us that there is no Loch Ness monster. Had

A recent opinion piece in the Northern Advocate argues that people should not be allowed to end their suffering. The author has

Yesterday was the final day of New World's Little Garden promotion. And what a fantastic promotion it was. It was so good to see

There's a certain inevitability about talking up tax cuts as soon as we're within coo-ee of a general election. And no sooner are

I'm more convinced than ever that budgeting and money management need to be compulsory in schools from a relatively young age. It

Travellers, beware. Things don't always go to plan especially in countries where they have, shall we say, a less diligent approach

Early Saturday morning I donned a long pink wig and headed to New World. I had volunteered to collect for the Pink Ribbon Street

I agree with Kylie Bax, yes Donald Trump is a man. But that is no excuse for treating women like objects. The Kiwi Supermodel says

for monday page 8 - local editorial under Our View strap by Craig Cooper, Editor Shipwreck Bay in Ahipara is a special place. Comedian

Getting older is something most of us struggle to come to terms with to varying degrees. But whether you believe, like Mark Twain

Not everyone who has judged Aaron Smith after his tryst in a disabled toilet with an air hostess, has crucified him. There will be

It all started during the 2011 Rugby World Cup when the England squad was based in Queenstown. The details are sketchy, but it seems

"Are we babies?" asked Donald Trump. It was a cosmic question, and he was just the man to ask it. Others have pondered the proposition

If you aren't aware how uncool sugary drinks have become in recent years, I can only conclude it's because you've been hiding under

If you've travelled quite regularly on the London tube, you will probably have experienced the unwritten conversation rule. It has

After low voter turnout across the country in last Saturday's local government election, it surely must be time we started agitating

I just thought of a terrible joke, so please bear with me for a moment as it does sort of lead into what I will eventually try your

It's A reflection of the weird and wonderful world of local body politics that a candidate forced to withdraw from an election still

It's a reflection of the weird and wonderful world of local body politics that a candidate forced to withdraw from an election still

I'm more convinced than ever that budgeting and money management need to be compulsory in schools from a relatively young age. It

If it's the job of politicians to amuse us, Donald Trump is a genius, just like his supporters say. I hang on every outburst that

Fleeing drivers could face more jail time and automatic car confiscation under recommendations from the police and Ministry of Transport. I

It is a long-established fact that everyone is looking for the Next Big Thing. It doesn't matter how fabulous something is, if it's

Whangarei District councillors recently voted unanimously to protect our community and local economy from the risks of outdoor uses

I am delighted to report that, based on your responses to a couple of recent columns, I can safely say that pedantry is alive and

Go Whangarei! But where to? I love local body elections. The random photo line-ups. The even more enigmatic slogans. A quick visit

While there's nothing I enjoy more than a good debate over who will be the best mayor and who we should vote for on the council, the