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Earth and Fire - Hawke’s Bay’s community of clay: Phil Lascelles

OPINION: Group spirit a blend of local experimentation and global traditions.

The land-swap deal at the heart of a new $77.3m racecourse in Flaxmere

OPINION: It means a developer will get the current racecourse, and can build 680 homes.

Opinion: An alternative option for voters in the Māori wards referendum

OPINION: Many voters will have two ticks, and they don't have to be consistent.

Wyn Drabble: Yeah nah, bro, that's double-dipping eh?

OPINION: Charging tourists at our popular attractions will become a political hot potato.

Nick Stewart: The Govt could free us from the power companies, but chooses not to

OPINION: If our state housing can access competitive electricity, why can’t everyone?

Flipping Napier CBD’s script – what everyone can do to bring some optimism back

OPINION: Most city centres still shut down just as people finally have free time.

John Jenkins: Ambitious debut plans for promising Hastings-trained filly

OPINION: Three-year-old filly creates big impression winning trial at Foxton.

Napier’s Art Deco Trust gives landmark building new chapter: Laura Vodanovich

OPINION: Iconic Women's Rest building gets new lease of life.

Arson and storms – ship destined for Napier never reached our shores: Gail Pope

OPINION: The ship sailed from London with 240 emigrants and cargo but tragedy struck.

Te reo book snub is all about sanitising the system: Wyn Drabble

OPINION: English is only enriched by borrowing from other languages.

Pepeha is your link on the Māori map: Te Hira Henderson

OPINION: A pepeha allows those listening to make connections to you.

Hawke’s Bay owner-breeder celebrates maiden success: John Jenkins

OPINION: Maiden race on the Awapuni synthetic track last Sunday proved extra special.

Michael Fowler: Kiwis wary of the cost of butter a century ago

OPINION: The Heretaunga Plains were suitable for butter due to lime content.

Wyn Drabble: British best at celebrating the ordinary

OPINION: My former Bedford van could crack 0 – 50mph in a single afternoon.

Resilient Hawke’s Bay jockey’s turbulent season ends on a high – John Jenkins

OPINION: 'You've just to keep going and do the best you can.'

Nick Stewart: How's the serenity? Property in retirement

OPINION: If there's a curveball that trumps all neighbourhood changes, it's health.