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Bruce Bisset: Lessons in corporate power
Bruce Bisset writes: The corporatisation of our councils throws up a variety of mixed messages and conundrums for ratepayers and those on the inside of the system.
Editorial: Shortfall puts refuge in jeopardy
Hastings Women's Refuge is in trouble and it needs our help, writes Linda Hall.
Editorial: We need to complain more often
Hawke's Bay's reached a stage in its culinary evolution where plates should be right first time, every time.
Questions tip scale of tribal existence
It's not a good time to broach fat or skinny issues when people are getting upset about rib-revealing mannequins at fashion outlets.
Bruce Bisset: Greens need political lesson
Funny how everyone has suggestions for the way the Greens should think and act and who they should partner up with, writes Bruce Bisset.
Editorial: Good thing eyesore is going
In the two-and-a-half years I have worked for Hawke's Bay Today, I have grown rather fond of the Hastings CBD, writes Andrew Austin.
Liz Koh: Learn outcomes of financial decisions
Every day we are faced with financial choices. It may be as simple as a choice of whether to buy this week's special at the supermarket or as complex as whether to buy a house.
Andrew Austin: Reach out for help if needed
We can't get away from the fact that suicide is an issue in our communities.
Editorial: Let's find despicable cyclist
Outraged - was the first thing to come to my mind when I heard the story of an 83-year-old woman being assaulted on our streets.