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Happy wife, happy life?
A wedding anniversary brings out the best in Kevin Page, or so he thought...
Boat trip chance to catch up with old mates
A ding to the forehead and sunburnt shins all part of the fun for Jonny Wilkinson.
In pursuit of that 'lonely impulse of delight'
To escape gravity's grip for a few bright seconds, writes Joe Bennett.
Revolutionary thinking needed to cure housing headache
A poverty pandemic is infecting more of our community. Why isn't something being done?
If the shoe still fits why throw it out?
Kevin Page undermines his own excess shoes dig at Mrs P.
Keep our DHB in Northland, says Reti
Northland's voice will weaken if its district health board has to merge with Auckland.
Editorial: How you can help Our Hidden Homeless
Homelessness is a reality for our region, here is how you can help.
Too hot to handle - reflexes wreck oven pan plan
Into the oven the stainless frying pan went, metal handle and all - what could go wrong?
Car vs power pole crashes, who's to blame?
Very few drivers deliberately slam into a power pole, says road safety's John Williamson.
Mind on the job, Kevin
Mistakenly throwing the car keys in to a wheelie bin lands Kevin Page in a spot of bother.
Musings over encounters with time and space on the road
Are we pragmatic, optimistic fools when it comes to getting from A to B?
Call me anything but 'Buddy'
Sometimes the small things can get under your skin - annoying, niggling, irritating.
Democracy tool among many, not just a hammer?
The goal is to achieve the greatest human well-being and reduce harm and suffering.
Smash and grab sets off paperwork scramble
An entire morning had been wasted before the insurance claim could properly be made.
Appliance store tech drama underlines uncomfortable truth
Devices fundamental to modern living often frustrate older folk.
Enthusiasm for road safety missing. Why?
Passionate volunteers drive 40 years of road safety education and promotion in Northland.
Birthday doting just the tonic for Nana
Mum's 80th birthday celebrations were anything but embarrassing, writes Kevin Page.
Comment: The winds of change are blowing...
My heart and my head both tell me this was the right thing to do, says mayor Sheryl Mai.
A story to warm the cockles of your heart
On the third day the little one fluttered up off the floor onto the workbench...
Māori wards - end of democracy or necessary tweak?
Better to have Māori representatives publicly arguing their views, says Vaughan Gunson.
Life's on hold - where's that key?
No keys mean no car to get food, a lost wallet is an extension of that frustration.
Cutting to the chase - what does it mean exactly?
In silent movie days the chase involved Charlie Chaplin types but now it's very different.
City south end SH1 route needs attention
Timing right for improvements to urban Whangārei section between Tarewa and Toetoe Rds.
Supermarket freezer section shenanigans
Standing in the trolley, arms spread wide like that scene from the Titanic, she let rip...
The suit - today's executive badge of office
During the past century or so the suit has shimmied up the social ladder.
What happened to the disability voice in election result?
While disabled people are the largest minority group we still don't have representation.
Comment: Election 2020 - where to from here?
Young and old drawn to Labour and Ardern for different reasons. National take note!
Cream doughnut indulgence one big messy goo
Hurling the cream splodge out the shop door was immaculate timing, writes Kevin Page.
Do you remember what you were doing last Friday?
Joe Bennett reflects on life: Days come and famously go. And what do they leave behind?
Vigilance vital when kids, cars and driveways collide
It will be a long time before all cars have reversing cameras and sensor technology.
Goodbye to financial tea cosy
And don't even think about phoning them even though your call is important to them
Nothing beats ticking the boxes on election day
Then, with growing anticipation, I'll look forward to watching the election unfold on TV.
Yoga class tests parent-child support principle
The Boomerang Child's yoga classes prove to be a tad too relaxing for Kevin Page.