I was shocked and sickened to read of the pedestrian/vehicle accident, at the Otaika crossing. My heartfelt sympathies go out to

You've got to wonder at the level of ignorance the Corrections Department displayed over Mt Eden prisoners getting flowers (yes, I

Hopefully, the tourists whose selfie I accidentally "photo bombed" took more than one shot of the moment they were trying to capture. The

by Craig CooperEditor A drive-by shooting which blinded (hopefully temporarily) a young Whangarei women highlights the dangers and

So here I am at a well known department store. Mrs P has disappeared into the bowels of the women's section to "try something on". Experience

It's a sad state of affairs when we start debating whether parents are setting their kids up for a life of abuse by inciting their

Our new and improved postal service gets plenty of flak and some of it is deserved. The variations are certainly hard to fathom

All I want for Christmas is ... not my two front teeth exactly but a dental implant without having to go to Thailand would be nice. "We

It's hard to believe Christmas is now less than a week away. I love Christmas and am counting down the days. I love being able to

Teachers often don't get the recognition they deserve. It's a thankless, and often difficult, profession - but one we cannot do without. We've

The decision to raise the youth justice age has had me thinking hard. Initially I was totally opposed to it but the more I mull it

Around this time every year the fair maidens of Aotearoa embark on a curious ritual centred around the upcoming festive season. In

Stayed in Saturday night. It's becoming a more common option these days though I have to add I was right up there in the mosh pit

by Craig Cooper Editor The Northern Advocate got a sneak preview of Air New Zealand's new safety video last month when we were invited

The phone calls started after the press release. "It's an affair," said one. "It's the buildings in Wellington that we can't get

How many illegal dumps are there around Northland? We know of at least two - this region's second large-scale roadside tip emerged

JS111216NADCRIKRES079.JPG Andrew Johnsen's attempt to hit the ball to the square leg boundary ended up at deep mid-on. The pose does

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

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***"

by Craig CooperEditor In his own words, John Key is a "commercial guy". As a leader, he certainly had more of a "presidential" air

As I write this there is rain falling which is good for the gardens and excellent for the burgeoning bottled water marriage between

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