The Government Inquiry into Havelock North Drinking Water has completed its hearings phase and is about to receive submissions on

My father once gave me some great advice but I've forgotten what it was. I had a good idea the other day but can't remember what

As a life-long cricket fan and player it's heartbreaking to think McLean Park may be struck off the international schedule after the

How awful was it to watch beautiful parts of the Bay go up in flames yesterday? There was something about the day that did not feel

I reckon $1600 per week would enable you to buy a pretty flash house in the Bay - probably somewhere with rural charm and a great

There was a valuable political lesson for the Labour Party this week, writes Mike Williams.

Last week I had an impromptu visit to the Flaxmere Community Centre, and it was great to see the fantastic range of staff and work

Hawke's Bay has had continuous issues with water. The ones that are of most concern include the continued extraction of water via

The city of Napier has some great buildings and fine sporting facilities along with excellent cycle trails and a Marine Parade which

Last week Prime Minister Bill English and I announced a $503 million initiative called Safer Communities that will increase police

Christmas is a joyous time because it brings home far-flung family. So it's a bonus joy when something brings them all home again

An overseas adventure is a rite of passage for many young people. School is out and it's time to find your way in the world. What

I'm not surprised about the recent increase in crime statistics. In fact, the increase was entirely predictable and easy to explain. All

This Saturday morning I will be nicotine free for the first time in many years, thanks to the vaping "trend" and having a 2018 goal

If I were to ask people of New Zealand what Te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi means to them, there would be a mixed response

One always feels for the families of people who die in violent situations. When the victim initially clings to life before dying

Water is often labelled liquid gold. It may even be more valuable than gold if hot, dry summers become the norm. Perhaps we should

Just about everyone I talk to lately has either had something stolen from them or knows someone who has. Every day in the paper and

The erosion of human rights currently occurring around the world is deeply concerning. Although I am certainly not an authority

Reporting in from Japan this week. The snow is fluffy, the ski fields are pristine and it is all very easy to believe that things

Prime Minister Bill English followed John Key's practice this week and made an early announcement of the 2017 Election Day. It will

Calling Sherlock Holmes. The Case of the Stolen Shed needs you: a pilfered building, claims of secret emails, alleged skulduggery

Napier has certainly found itself firmly in the national spotlight (and across the ditch) and unfortunately it is all for the wrong

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

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

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

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

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

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

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