It is obligatory upon the council that Bill Dalton plays no part in the interviews

Third strike and you are out

Values don't just matter - they matter most!

Momentum is key in politics and Ms Ardern now has six weeks to show what she is made of.

We should look into the feasibility of a passenger service between Hastings and Napier.

We need a Long Term Plan for New Zealand - Long Term Social and Fiscal Responsibility Act.

Sky TV's monopoly must be broken to provide sanity to a lopsided market in NZ.

How can our brains lose important stuff but retain useless song lyrics?

Wee fingers are no longer whacked but it's not all progress in schools.

It has been a strange fortnight between me and the birds.

Democracy can only work when those elected listen to the population.

This is about our economy and for growth to occur, we do need a strong housing market.

Politicians need to band together to fix housing issues

Labour can be heard loud and clear

The pressure is now on Ms Ardern to lift Labour significantly in the polls.

It's time to stop passing the buck and start drilling.

Hugh Baird was never one to stand for any nonsense, in war or peace.

Helen Clark phenomenon may be revived for Labour's new leader

Has Jacinda got what it takes to lead Labour to victory?

Do it once and do it right.

Kelvin Davis personifies the mana in which our Māori caucus is held by the Labour Party.

It'll take a lot more than witch hunts and voodoo economics to exorcise rugby's demons.

Fantastic group ensures perfectly good edibles aren't wasted

Catching up on GoT almost a part-time job.

What Metiria did is bravely put her reputation on the line.

Whether this change will help Labour's chances remains to be seen.

It is not surprising that Labour's Napier and Tukituki candidates have local campaigns.

In the interest of the community the End of Life Choice bill should be defeated.

When our professional working class cannot afford housing, we have a problem.

Havelock North shoplifting