Latest from NA - Opinion

How to fix the three pinch-points driving north

Traffic delays have become part of the way we welcome tourists - but we can fix it

Cars and dogs this Christmas

Make sure you don;t leave your pooch in a hot car.

Kevin Page: Just when I thought it was all sorted

We have already had the best Christmas present we could ask for.

More in awe of our people than ever

Your sacrifices and selflessness during Covid-19 helped keep vulnerable residents safe.

Was there mischief in the naming of William Shakespeare?

How did the second Covid-19 vaccine recipient get to be named after the Bard?

Covid-19 the game-changer for us all

Accepting change, not being bitter about it, is a healthier way to live, says Gunson.

Roller coaster year of pandemic proportions

First lockdown at level 4 substantiated the absolute privilege of being an MP, says Reti.

Fighting brings out the little Romans in all of us

We like to think that we've evolved beyond the cruelties of the Colosseum, but have we?

How courteous a driver are you?

Courtesy prevents others from seeing red and makes car travel less stressful.

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.