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Latest from NA - Opinion
No better show on earth than a thunderstorm
To bar the door against the storm, light the fire - simple pleasures, writes Joe Bennett.
Lots of hot and cold morsels of disability news
Disheartening to see the same issues come up time and time again, writes Jonny Wilkinson.
Youth advocate's dream comes true
This generation of youth is mighty in my eyes, writes Anahera Pickering.
Relief as National Party's race-card play fizzles
Māori co-governance's rise has probably snuck up on many people, writes Vaughan Gunson.
Opinion: Robertson could halve debt overnight
How is it that money owed by the NZ Government to itself is considered a debt?
A few dramas but Poppy has arrived
When we arrived at hospital there was 'the long wait' for information, writes Kevin Page.
Will there be more funding in Budget for dental health?
More funds for dental health, Pharmac, cochlear implants needed in Budget 2021, says Reti.
The state has taken an interest in my bowels
This screening offer feels like the first step in a long slide, says Joe Bennett.
New operating theatre first step in health system upgrade
Revamp is part of Government's goal to make healthcare accessible for all Northlanders.
All set for first day at school, hi ho hi ho...
New bag, a nice lunch, a new pair of black pants and a shiny pair of new brown boots.
Day of pride for Aotearoa's newest citizens
First in-person NZ citizenship ceremony held in Whangārei since pre-Covid times.
Golf - what is it about this game that draws one in?
The essence of golf is to be found in a story from Atlanta, Georgia. It's not flattering.
Youth Week 'about getting involved and giving it a go'
Travel on Citylink buses is free to and from the events for the whole week.
Getting our heads around NZ health system restructure
Andrew Little has raised issues we're going to be analysing and discussing for some time.
Kevin Page: Chilly mornings and the tea cosy - a wee trim to make it fit
It turns out the "hat" is quite warm. Instantly toasty, in fact.
Hands off our DHB, says Whangārei list MP
I will continue to fight for our DHB and staff and the local voice, says Dr Shane Reti.
Washing machines liberate us from the beasts within
Laundry is and always has been hard labour, unless you've got a washing machine.
Hard road to solve the North's roading woes
Northland in dire need of more maintenance spending, says road safety advocate.
NZ's economy depends on regions like Northland
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash gets a taste of what Whangārei has to offer.
Prepping for pregnancy scan - what to do with the gel?
Royally chuffed is Kevin Page, to be his daughter's pregnancy scan support person.
A salutary reflection on life at the ripe old age of 64
Time, as Einstein observed, is relative. It's also subjective. I'll raise a toast to that.
Anzac Day a reminder of disability support progress
Let's hope we don't have to go to war to progress our rights in the future.
Tax is how we look after each other, says Whangārei MP
Emily Henderson is compassionate and sincere about advocating for social justice.
Mum's an 80+ year-old Dancing Queen
Retirement village a slice of heaven for Kevin Page's mum thanks to TV music channel.
'Call to arms' over cancer medicines rule
Reti sets his sights on the offending sentence in Pharmac medicine-administering rules.
Prince the alsatian makes The Great Escape
Author Joe Bennett reflects on the beginnings of his career as a writer.
Rotary young driver course makes impact
RYDA is designed for 16 -to 18-year-olds, who are at a crucial time in their lives.
Changes to support Whangārei families
Raft of changes that have just come into force will make a big difference, says Henderson.
Would you trust your partner to choose your fastfood fillings?
Subway offers sun dried tomatoes which I hate. Does Mrs P know that?
Sheryl Mai: Countdown to bubble-free Anzac Day 2021
It will be special to once again experience the poignant silence of a gathered crowd.