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Election day is our chance to save NZ

Huzzah! We have a date! September 23 is Liberation Day, otherwise known as the general election when we finally - and, I hope, irrevocably

Now is the time for water solutions

It seems like a day doesn't go by without more news reinforcing the dire state of our water. With the Government inquiry into the

'I wish I could have it all back again'

Tribute bands are a dime a dozen in this neck of woods, so it's nice when a truly original music act or icon literally drops by our

Date set for tight election race

The battle can begin now Prime Minister Bill English has announced this year's general election will be held on September 23. The

Managing water - our precious resource

As hot summer weather continues to dry out the east coast we are again reminded how precious water is for the livelihood of our region

Police must look at way they serve public

I write to express my deep concern in the manner of police practice in relation to several matters. The cells at Napier police station

Linda Hall: Sleeping like an adult

Sleep - it's a funny old thing. Like food and water it's a necessity of life. I'm sure everyone reading this will know what's it's

New rules to benefit agriculture

A recent law change will see New Zealand farmers and growers able to access the latest technologies available on the global market

Laura Vodanovich: From the MTG

This weekend is the last chance to see The Family Jewels, an exhibition of art jewellery by Warwick Freeman. A renowned New Zealand

Editorial: Not easy waiting for answer

Laura Letts-Beckett's family are still waiting for answers. Their daughter was taken from them too soon. On August 18, 2010 the

The perils of online shopping

Online shopping generally works well for me and often the goods arrive the very next day. Even most of my many purchases from other

Simon Lusk: I stake my reputation on predictions

Mike Williams claims my analysis is badly off the mark. I completely disagree. My analysis is based on the very real fear that if

Roger Moroney: I think I'm talking rubbish

I was delighted to catch a short piece on the telly news a while back about a chap who was making cups and containers which he'd pay

Editorial: Ratepayers need to be part of decision-making

I reckon that more often than not these days ratepayers scratch their heads at the decisions that unelected officials make in councils

Gary Tayler: Speed cameras do not reduce road deaths

As the old saying goes "If you don't want to be drawn into a discussion, breath through your nose". On that basis as with letters

Toxic threat sidelines river swim

With much sympathy for farmers battling with increasingly dry conditions, there's no escaping the fact that summer in Hawke's Bay

Consequences of beach erosion still ignored

Too many locals accept the theories promoted by both Councils on why our beaches have eroded, says Napier City councillor Larry Dallimore.

Editorial: Unfortunate that council did not release full facts

Ratepayers of Napier will be disappointed to see that the city council has probably not been as transparent and upfront as it could