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River’s path has rich current of history: Te Hira Henderson

OPINION: Site of Ngaruroro Mokotuararo ki Rangatira holds a big oral history.  

‘War of words’ over twin cities’ town planning: Michael Fowler

OPINION: Town planning was a low priority for decades.

Tricks of the marketing trade - how the netting around fruit manipulates you to buy it

OPINION: Have you heard of the Munker-White Illusion? You have now.

Little Black Dress set to fashion race record: John Jenkins

OPINION: The Snitzel filly is prepared by Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh.

The simple path to financial freedom: Nick Stewart

OPINION: One principle stands resolute: Keep It Simple, Stupid (KISS).

Spotlight on trailblazing women of Hawke’s Bay: Laura Vodanovich

OPINION: Historically wāhine were rarely written into the history books.

Forget AI – meet Synonym Superman: Wyn Drabble

OPINION: 'From now you can forget artificial intelligence.'

Opinion: The hidden risks of delaying your estate planning

OPINION: Don’t wait for tomorrow to plan for what tomorrow brings, start today.

Opinion: Trump tariffs challenge NZ’s global trade position

Trump's tariffs aim to protect jobs and raise US tax revenue.

Earthquake exhibition to feature Rūaumoko, Māori god of earthquakes

OPINION: Rūaumoko is a child, prone to fits of temper.  

Indulgent treadmills have no finish line: Nick Stewart

OPINION: 'Psychological phenomenon costing Kiwis their financial future.'

In search of origin of phrases: Wyn Drabble

OPINION: 'What a rich and choice-laden language we speak!'

The ‘Great Wealth Transfer’ myths worth knowing: Nick Stewart

OPINION: Private healthcare and retirement village costs still present challenges.

Pip Thompson: There’s life after 5pm - Hawke’s Bay needs to wake up

Our towns so quickly turn into ghost towns, with limited options for locals and visitors.

Beast Of Burden building a consistent record - just like mum: John Jenkins

OPINION: Lady Kipling also a model of consistency and was rated by Murray Baker.

My operatic work in progress: Wyn Drabble

OPINION: 'I’m a fan of madcap mayhem. I’m a fan of colour.'