What a difference a day makes. We have gone from moral outrage to mayoral front page in two short sleeps. Finally, we have trumped

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

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

I've dwelt longer on the breakup of a celebrity marriage this past week than on the plight of the African elephants, the American

The Red Party has put a big red bow on yet another one of New Zealand First's policies and tried to pass it off as their own. They

Seventy-year old Peter Marsh's vision has been declining since he moved to the Bay of Plenty from Auckland 18 months ago. His loss

Spray prickleweed please Currently council is spending an enormous amount of money upgrading the seawall from 7th Ave to Fraser St. This

I wonder if some government agencies actually think about the effects of some of the actions they take. Here is one example of how

Well boo-blingin-hoo, the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie break up has hit the headlines. But who cares? Quite a lot it seems, if you

Well, boo-blingin-hoo, the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie break up has hit the headlines. But who cares? Quite a lot it seems, if

On the September 15, 2016, Winston Peters officially opened the newly relocated New Zealand First Tauranga electorate office at 45

Tax system needs rethink National are making the tax system more "progressive". Is that fair? Some would say if you earn and

I think we can all remember the feeling of waiting outside the exam room. And we can all agree it was a horrible time. The clammy

A mate of mine ran out of gas recently. It wasn't the type you fill up with at the bowser but the type of fuel we all need to keep

The scandal of the stripper and the Chiefs has divided opinions around the country. Every few days someone else wades into the debate

Comment: The dramatic rise in violent female offending is the context in which the recent Super Rugby stripper scandal deserves attention, and attitudes need to change.

It's all go in Tauranga for New Zealand First at the moment. Especially with our new office in the arcade at 45 Grey Street, now open

A growing economy supports more jobs and higher wages. It provides opportunities for families. And it pays for the public services

If there were ever an exception to prove the rule, it would be the "start" of spring. September 1 is a mental milestone for all

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