Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending two key functions that launch the Art Deco Festival. Early in the morning an invited group

Likely Tukituki National Party candidate Lawrence Yule is one of those interesting characters who doesn't wholly appear to fit with

Mother Nature sure has been fired up this week. It started in our own backyard. Flames licking at million dollar homes along the

Thanks to our world class land-based industries Hawke's Bay is a prosperous place. Why will it not remain so? But those industries

It's time to dust off the parasol and start preparing the picnic basket. While you're at it, you better polish up the brogues because

At a time when we should be leading on the home front, it is unacceptable that Hastings and Tukituki are being left behind. Increasing

There was a feeling of unease in the newsroom on Monday morning as sirens starting screaming and the wind whipped around the building. We

The Government Inquiry into Havelock North Drinking Water has completed its hearings phase and is about to receive submissions on

My father once gave me some great advice but I've forgotten what it was. I had a good idea the other day but can't remember what

I reckon $1600 per week would enable you to buy a pretty flash house in the Bay - probably somewhere with rural charm and a great

There was a valuable political lesson for the Labour Party this week, writes Mike Williams.

Last week I had an impromptu visit to the Flaxmere Community Centre, and it was great to see the fantastic range of staff and work

Hawke's Bay has had continuous issues with water. The ones that are of most concern include the continued extraction of water via

The city of Napier has some great buildings and fine sporting facilities along with excellent cycle trails and a Marine Parade which

Let's dispel the biggest myth about the Ruataniwha dam scheme and hopefully stop the constant whining and carping once and for all:

Finding a park at Hawke's Bay Hospital is like winning the lottery some days. It's not much fun driving round and round in circles

Last week Prime Minister Bill English and I announced a $503 million initiative called Safer Communities that will increase police

Christmas is a joyous time because it brings home far-flung family. So it's a bonus joy when something brings them all home again

This Saturday morning I will be nicotine free for the first time in many years, thanks to the vaping "trend" and having a 2018 goal

If I were to ask people of New Zealand what Te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi means to them, there would be a mixed response

One always feels for the families of people who die in violent situations. When the victim initially clings to life before dying

Water is often labelled liquid gold. It may even be more valuable than gold if hot, dry summers become the norm. Perhaps we should

Just about everyone I talk to lately has either had something stolen from them or knows someone who has. Every day in the paper and

Rex Graham's attempt in the paper last week to show a more caring side of his character will not fool many. The rain, although welcome

While researching facts and figures for Saturday's Insight feature about the cruise ship industry and its overall tourism industry

The erosion of human rights currently occurring around the world is deeply concerning. Although I am certainly not an authority

Reporting in from Japan this week. The snow is fluffy, the ski fields are pristine and it is all very easy to believe that things

Prime Minister Bill English followed John Key's practice this week and made an early announcement of the 2017 Election Day. It will

Calling Sherlock Holmes. The Case of the Stolen Shed needs you: a pilfered building, claims of secret emails, alleged skulduggery

Napier has certainly found itself firmly in the national spotlight (and across the ditch) and unfortunately it is all for the wrong