We need to see the port capacity increase and technology advance, says Alan Pollard.

NZX CEO Mark Peterson on the best way to fund the Port of Napier's future growth.

Have we learned anything from meth's cancerous erosion of society, asks Craig Cooper.

If Napier Port borrows $300m, can it pay it back, asks Ross Hammond

There are other options than selling nearly half the port, says Bruce Bisset.

Be considerate in your celebrations.

Forget Halloween, here's some scary prospects for year-round fear factor freaking out!

Good mates, good bikes and good memories.

Cancer touches all of our lives in some way and the new facility will be a huge help.

COMMENT: Sunday's "Q+A" show on the Jami-Lee Ross saga was "surreal", says Mike Williams.

There are a number of theories about why markets have become more volatile.

Mutter mutter mutter ... lost on Te Mata

Roundup of the week's racing

the track that keeps on going

New pool option the right way forward.

Introduced trees don't resonate locally.

More needs to done around mental health issues.

Travelling to Wellington in style.

COMMENT: Communication is the key to success, writes Glen Trillo.

We want to hear what's happening in women's sport

The Hawke's Bay A&P Show started in a Havelock North paddock.

COMMENT: This whole shemozzle originates with Simon Bridges' very poor judgement.

Thérèse Angelo supported and nurtured leaders and individuals in the industry and country

Wine auction chance to showcase wine and friendship

Comment: Everyone suffers when horticulture is allowed to carry out unhealthy burnoffs.

Tell the council what you think

Rightly or wrongly, minds will be made up this Saturday

When will codes stop finding faults with South Pacific Island nations to expose talent?

It's common sense - shut the gate.

Tough week in the house