The National-led Government's responsible economic management is paying dividends with a second surplus delivered by the Finance Minister

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

"How do you put your child in a box?" These words will stay with me forever. I was with Bay mother Meg Russell. We were looking

As most long-time readers will know, bullying is a subject that will have steam pouring out of my ears and the poor keyboard will

It's pleasing to see the pace of residential development under Tauranga's Special Housing Area ) scheme is starting to pick up. As

Every special day has an anthem and for me the anthem for Labour Day is Working Class Man, the classic no frills ballad by gravel-voiced

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

For those who consider shopping a religion, news of a new store will always be welcome. Even if it is just to buy your fruit and

As a List MP, I have the privilege of addressing a large portfolio, which consists of Internal Affairs, Sports and Recreation, Conservation

And the winner is . . . When it came to the winners at last Friday and Saturday night's Westpac Awards in Tauranga and Rotorua, there

When we travel abroad we see many exciting and fabulous things. I've not yet had the pleasure to see the sun go down over the Great

Interesting times are ahead for Tauranga, with the election throwing up a council that has settled back into a glow of familiar faces. Some

I have a big question for you as you sit there enjoying your newspaper, but it's one that leads to an even bigger one. Firstly, did

"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

Congratulations to our new Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty District Council mayors, Greg Brownless and Garry Webber, as well

Ensuring our seniors have the security, wellbeing and respect they deserve is a priority the National-led Government is focused on. Our

Gambling is one thing that really riles me up. It's just a total waste of money. More often than not you are going to lose money

I can't help but feel a bit sorry for Aaron Smith. The country's media was all over Smith's toilet "romance" last week. The type

Everything in moderation. It's a common saying but I think we lose sight of the wisdom in those words too often these days. In today's

Every school kid will be offered P at some point. Meth is everywhere.

In New Zealand we are lucky enough to have a system of schooling where no one misses out. They say it is free schooling for all

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

Ensuring our seniors have the security, wellbeing and respect they deserve is a priority the National-led Government is focused on

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

I have cancer. In the next week some of you may also be diagnosed with cancer. I want you to know that it is not all doom and gloom

This week I met with some forward-thinking students at Otumoetai College, in an effort to encourage more participation in our democracy

I've always felt New Year's Eve to be a bit overrated. You get dressed up, drink some champagne and count down to the start of a new

I am impressed by this woman. She's a grandma and a housewife and is one of the most feared anti-Islamic State fighters in Syria. Her

There's nothing like a hot hangi on a cold winter weekend, even if it is supposed to be cafe kai served on sun-drenched sidewalks

Stuart Crosby's decision to relinquish his hold on the leadership of Tauranga was an astute decision by a man whose measured approach