There's not a heck of a lot on offer that gives visitors a taste of Whangarei's Maori culture. One of the pioneers of Maori tourism

Nine days ago the Wellington Phoenix ran aground against Adelaide to the tune of 2-0 in their A-League clash. For Ernie Merrick

What timing, director Bernardo Bertolucci and John Key, such profound opposites, making headlines on the same day in two different

From the moment Donald Trump decided to run for the presidency of the United States, it was clear that he was going to be very different

Another crate day has been and gone. Apparently it was introduced by a radio station to mark the beginning of summer. Seven years

The death of Ray Columbus last Wednesday has added another music icon to what many see as a swingeing cull on pop stars in 2016. David

I know some traditions die hard but there comes a time when even the most hallowed tradition has to adapt to the modern world. Twelve

by Craig Cooper, editor The failure to sell Northland outdoors education centre and camp Trefoil Park could be a blessing dressed

The women, dressed as suffragettes; bonnets and long frocks - held placards that read: "I can't believe I'm still fighting this s***"

When John Key became our 38th Prime Minister on November 8, 2008 it was an extraordinary turnaround from the previous election. In

Another White Ribbon Day last Friday, supporting the cause of ending domestic violence against women. It is an enterprise few would

by Craig Cooper, editor I never took cricket too seriously as a young man. Often, I'd front for the game after a few hours of sleep

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has been accused of trying to fleece the golden goose with his proposal for a visitor levy on hotels and

Righto, ladies and gentlemen, we have reached the sharp end of the wedge. Unless you've been reading very closely you might wonder

Nothing seems to embody the cyclic nature of the seasons more than roses. I know you might suggest the cosiness of a log fire or

by Craig CooperEditor Before the chorus of outrage over a seemingly light sentence handed out in a Whangarei court begins, there are

The pohutukawa is in its first tentative reddening along the coast on the way to the funeral. An unlikely time for tangi - I pass

PS29112016PARKER.JPG Joseph Parker's WBO Heavyweight title with Andy Ruiz is the biggest bout New Zealand has hosted, but the public

It is effectively summer and I know this because for the past fortnight, if I'd been passing a school or grassed public domain, there

COMMENT: There are people who truly believe journalism is a dark art practised by latter-day witches who seek only to deceive readers by telling them glorious lies.

The Whangarei, Far North and Auckland communities recently celebrated our respective councils' decision to protect our productive

By Craig Cooper, editor I once eyed Matakohe Limestone Island after falling into the Whangarei Harbour and thought I was going to

A lot has been written about the earthquake and the way our Navy and other navies stepped in to ferry stranded tourists and locals

Over the years I've dedicated a lot of column inches to quoting people far more brilliant than I in order to push my point with polish. A

With guests coming the next day, it was time to mow the lawns. Isn't it funny how visitors prompt all sorts of alien behaviours: dusting

by Craig Cooper Editor The roadside dump that has polluted a reserve for 11 months is also littered with several ironies. The illegal

You have no hope. Face the facts: you are keen, work hard and want to own your own property but will never be able to in Auckland. Here's

Back in the May of 1960 I was five years and eight months old and school had been an interesting new diversion in my life, as it would

A campaign to clean up Whangarei's Hatea River is continuing the good work of environmentally-minded Northlanders who have long fought

Part of my life, as survivor of a chain of dead people, is custodian of family flotsam loaded with memories that become more fragile