Chris Perley: Myth of our strong economy
It really is time we looked deeper at where New Zealand's economy is going.
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Editorial: Buckle up, it is going to be a great election ride
In my 30 years as a journalist, I have not covered an election so unpredictable.
Sarah van der Kley: Pets do the craziest things
Animal habits can be the downright wackiest thing
Linda Hall: Perms to make your hair curl
Farrah had it sussed and fluffed in the 80s, no one said she resembled a poodle.
Politics needs a comic touch
The politicians need to have their humour policies revealed.
Wellbeing of rural community important
Rural Support Trusts offer free and confidential advice and support for rural people.
Editorial: Glory days return to schoolboy footy
College rugby still the best spectacle
Jacoby Poulain: Pay equity fact or fiction?
Do we have a pay equity issues in New Zealand?
Clint Deckard: Investment company has been a dismal failure
The Hawke's Bay Regional Investment Company has been a dismal failure.
Editorial: Havelock North key for Yule, Lorck
Lawrence Yule and Anna Lorck both need Havelock North voters to give them the tick to win.
Lusk: Consumer Trust trustees overpaid
I was surprised that the HBPCT members get paid a huge amount for a very limited role.
Havelock folk were never going to be name-droppers
The news Havelock would keep its name was joyfully reported in the press.
We're on spring roll with so much happening
It's a kind of magic when art and music intersect
Marcus Agnew: Awesome winter tournaments good for kids
These tournaments are a great chance for kids to really test themselves against others.
Team player needed to represent region
Alastair Scott stands proudly with National and supports party policy.
River dispute needs common sense
Grower-driven rally begs question: why and how have things become so fraught?
We say your cheque your choice
Spray of claims and criticisms comes as a huge surprise.
Kevin Atkinson: Power trust must engage with consumers
I believe the Trust has failed to engage with consumers well enough over many years.
We are in the right place
We are lucky to be in the right place, especially when the food and wine is served.
Adam Green: A whole day just for me is born
An entire 24 hours devoted to dads - who wouldn't want a slice of that action?
Linda Hall: P pushers deserve no sympathy
Paula Bennett is right to say lawbreakers shouldn't be treated the same as the rest of us.
Bill Sutton: Water a hot topic for good reason
It's no coincidence that water lobby groups have become vocal in lead-up to the elections
We hope election debates provide answers
Hawke's Bay Today's Tukituki candidates' debate promises to be lively.
The signs are all there... lots of them
I think I know what all the signs out there mean... well most of them anyway.
Damon Rusden: Leadership key to clean water and rivers
Chlorine and boil notices are not the solution to a deep-rooted problem.
A quick fix for Park Island parking woes
Were you one of the hundreds of families who tried to find a park at Park Island?
Talking Point: Don't kiss power cheque goodbye
For many this annual dividend payout is the difference between having Christmas or not.
Mike Williams: Water likely to play a key role in elections
Bill English's government has left too many problems to fester for far too long.
Greenslade wants to spread ACT Party values
Roger Greenslade is hoping to make a change standing for the Act Party.