OF ALL the great Olympic events for New Zealand over the last couple of days, one that particularly stood out for me was not even

It's probably not especially cool to admit this, but I love an early night. In winter especially, nothing quite beats peeling back

The latest publication of Proudly Napier is yet another example of fatuous gymnastics from the PR department of the NCC in the continuing

Let's call Cynthia Bowers' switch from Hastings deputy mayor to regional council wannabe what it is: the local powers-that-be attempting

It is good to see the Napier City Council taking steps to upgrade what must be one of the most dangerous intersections in the Bay. Nine

An ailment of sorts has the ability to cause oneself to reflect and contemplate. To remove the clutter and proverbial and to realise

There we were, cocooned in the belief that this was going to be a mild winter. Well, it was, until along came a polar blast to remind

A lot has been written about the weather bomb that pummelled our region at the weekend. It is a drama that certainly touched most

And the gold medal for whingeing goes to Australia by an outback country mile at the Rio Olympics. Yes, the label of "whingeing Poms"

"Hawke's Bay is really getting itself on the map as a food destination." This came yesterday from Bistronomy chef James Beck, who

Last year, the shiny suits and directors at Silver Fern Farms (SFF) said the co-op was in crisis and faced receivership or liquidation. They

And so, as to the best (or worst) of my knowledge they have done in Augusts past, the rains came. This slightly bizarre meteorological

According to the Sensible Sentencing Trust, our police are struggling to deal with a worsening "P epidemic". The trust claims New

There's something to be said for a wet, cold, stormy weekend. Especially if you have a roaring fire. We haven't had many stay-at-home

There's nothing like a power cut to make you appreciate the small things in life. I was disproportionately excited when I was able

Debating the end-of-season antics partaken by Super Rugby team the Chiefs before they disbanded this week is fraught with risk. This

Martin Williams' comment in his 'Talking Point' (August 1) "What we do on land, matters in our rivers and in the sea" makes good sense

Incredible as it may seem, the dysfunction clouding the judgment of the Hawke's Bay Regional Council has deepened; every policy and

The food we eat and how it is produced is never far from the news. The use of crop protection products and the residues that remain

Crime is a part of every community. It just varies in severity. Here in Hawke's Bay some crime is on the rise. According to the

All going to life's master plan, when this goes to print, I will have celebrated yet another birthday. Not a 'significant' one as

Working collaboratively with communities always produces a richer result and experience - both for the community involved and for

In August 2010, the Heretaunga Plains Urban Development Strategy (HPUDS) was adopted by Hastings District, Napier City and Hawke's

A key role as chief executive for U-Turn Trust is to raise the awareness of the potential Flaxmere has. For me it is about unlocking

Online publication of more decisions from our courts has come at a good time, given a perplexing sentence in Auckland this week. The

They don't think of "trust" much when they talk about the economy. They split it up. They, the technocrats. They put such things

Some time back - I'm not sure exactly when - the council in Napier vowed to rid Bluff Hill's bush-clad valleys of pests, namely rats

"It's just got a really strange feel to it this season." These were the words of Otane farmer Peter Tod when we interviewed him about

Whether known as Hawke Bay, Tangitu or the realm of Tangaroa, a love of the sea unites the people of Hawke's Bay. What might surprise

I bet the families and friends of all the members of the New Zealand Olympic team are incredibly proud of them. Mind you, the parents