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Editorial: What lessons from gastro crisis
Maybe we were naive to think that we could sink holes in the ground and drink the water.
John Harrison: Mayor misunderstands ratepayers' concerns
It is obligatory upon the council that Bill Dalton plays no part in the interviews
Editorial: Sir John's departure could be key in election race
Momentum is key in politics and Ms Ardern now has six weeks to show what she is made of.
Night games too cold in NZ - Tew on that
Sky TV's monopoly must be broken to provide sanity to a lopsided market in NZ.
Editorial: Accessibility key to regional growth
We should look into the feasibility of a passenger service between Hastings and Napier.
Martin Williams: We need a plan - a Kiwiplan
We need a Long Term Plan for New Zealand - Long Term Social and Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Adam Green: Week of nagging one-track mind
How can our brains lose important stuff but retain useless song lyrics?
Guinea pigs in class are the kids
Wee fingers are no longer whacked but it's not all progress in schools.
Editorial: Turei needs to do the right thing and resign
Metiria Turei has to realise that she is doing her party more harm than good.
Affordable air travel vital to our economy
We are relatively remote and affordable air connections are essential.
Charlotte Descamps: Democracy takes lessons from history
Democracy can only work when those elected listen to the population.
Editorial: Property surge is good for Bay economy
This is about our economy and for growth to occur, we do need a strong housing market.
Grant Duncan: Pressure now on Ardern to lift Labour
The pressure is now on Ms Ardern to lift Labour significantly in the polls.
Comment: It's been a year - get drilling!
It's time to stop passing the buck and start drilling.
Michael Fowler: Major in thick of Dunkirk horror
Hugh Baird was never one to stand for any nonsense, in war or peace.
Mike Williams: Nats may come to Ardern party
Helen Clark phenomenon may be revived for Labour's new leader
Museum keen to engage youngsters
Museum aiming to inspire children with fascinating things, amazing stories
Jerry Flay: Labour is doomed
Labour was founded on a wave of principle, but waves break and run shallow into shore.
Jacinda energises the campaign
Has Jacinda got what it takes to lead Labour to victory?
Whaitiri: Labour leadership good for Maori
Kelvin Davis personifies the mana in which our Māori caucus is held by the Labour Party.
Ticket prices not Super Rugby's only demon
It'll take a lot more than witch hunts and voodoo economics to exorcise rugby's demons.
Linda Hall: Bay food rescuers stop the rot
Fantastic group ensures perfectly good edibles aren't wasted
Damon Rusden: Why I stand with Metiria
What Metiria did is bravely put her reputation on the line.
Editorial: Jacinda makes race interesting
Whether this change will help Labour's chances remains to be seen.
Editorial: Keeping it local best for Labour candidates
It is not surprising that Labour's Napier and Tukituki candidates have local campaigns.
Ken Orr: Time to stop End of Life bill
In the interest of the community the End of Life Choice bill should be defeated.