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Nick Stewart: Modern protection in vehicles and investments

OPINION: Modern vehicles have layers of protection operating silently until needed.

British warship’s visit a ‘huge success’ for Napier: Gail Pope

OPINION: Empire Cruise was a highly successful public relations victory for the empire.

Wyn Drabble: Unpacking packaging woes

OPINION: The worst packaging is the moulded, clear, Nasa-strength plastic covers.

Opinion: Our obsession with parking on footpaths is getting worse

OPINION: It's not just inconsiderate, it's illegal, and there's no excuse.

NZ is in economic purgatory, and indicators are flashing red

OPINION: 'Are we there yet?' the kids ask. 'Nearly there,' Dad replies.

Resilient Hercock chases a record year

OPINION: Kate Hercock is in the top 15 on the national jockeys’ premiership.

New exhibition begins with Rūaumoko, god of earthquakes: Laura Vodanovich

OPINION: Step inside a cottage set in 1931 and experience an earthquake, without the risk.

A bewildering array of linguistic options: Wyn Drabble

OPINION: The variables of English highlight the richness of the language.

Matariki is the ‘door to the new year’: Te Hira Henderson

OPINION: Matariki not the only star in the sky.

Is rent ‘dead money? Nick Stewart

OPINION: What’s the opportunity cost of all that time and mental energy?

‘Ten pound pom’ Peter Hewitson a fiery Napier success: Michael Fowler

OPINION: After World War II both Australia and New Zealand faced labour-shortage crises.

Wyn Drabble: Spotlight on indicating and other driving ills

OPINION: Tailgating leaves no room for error.

Richard Gaddum: The 3000 homes Hawke’s Bay doesn’t need to build

OPINION: We needed foresight and courage to 'reset' how we grow this region.

Editorial: If you want to crack down on fly-tipping, consider making the dump cheaper

OPINION: It's a blemish on NZ's clean, green image and it's high time something was done.

Catherine Wedd: Govt invests in learning support, promises aid for students in need

OPINION: She says she's proud her Government is investing so much in supporting kids.