So there I am, a grown man nervous about interrupting a group of small children. But I still pretend to be a confident grown-up, writes Marcel Currin.

Usually I have no sympathy for people who get themselves in trouble for posting things online without thinking.

We've all heard the horror stories of what P does to people. There's no question it's dangerous and harmful. But what about its effects on the buildings where it is cooked and used?

Laws need to be applied evenly and consistently if they are to be respected.

Why are some parents so careless about safety? Not just thoughtless but criminally negligent when it comes to protecting their children.

I am not qualified to write about any of this. What do I know of war? Absolutely nothing except that it looks awesome in high definition, writes Marcel Currin.

There are plenty of reasons Tauranga is a great place to live. But one thing it is missing is a dedicated dining precinct, writes Amy Wiggins.

When people do impressive things it can be tempting to assume that their skill has arrived fully formed but excellence is no accident, writes Marcel Currin.

The council made the sensible decision to retain the 100km/h speed limit on rural stretches of State Highway 2 between Papamoa and Paengaroa, writes Amy Wiggins.