Herschell St in Napier took on a carnival atmosphere for the grand opening of the new MTG (Museum Theatre Gallery) on Saturday as thousands of people took advantage of an open day inside the $18 million redevelopment as well as enjoy the colour outside. Face painting, toy making, a bouncy castle, food and refreshment stalls and musical entertainment were the order of the day. Photographer Duncan Brown captured some of the moments.

Lise Lyford answers our readers' questions on personal styling.

Dr Gary answers your health related questions.

Hawke's Bay author Charity Norman has been compared to international bestseller Jodi Picoult. In fact, I like Norman's style better.

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Spring can be a terrible season to dress for, writes Rosie Dawson-Hewes.

Spring has well and truly pole-vaulted itself across my desk and demanded I divert my attention away from all those websites selling groovy dresses and instead focus on some fabulous new daffodil-friendly wines.