Birthday book gives glimpse into history
Belle Napier was an exceptionally accomplished actress, pianist and composer.
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Water rushed at them and they turned and ran, the little girl squealing.
Time to relax after challenging year
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Merry Christmas ... even the queue jumpers
It can be easy to fall into disingenuous waffle though, in December.
The race is on for your festive fare
We interrupt with a late scratching: Tofu is out of the protein race.
Laughing through a tough year
After I have had a couple of wines sometimes the cartwheel idea pops into my head
The Path a joyous celebration of surfing
An exhibition of work by a group of talented creatives
Opinion: The festive season sparks a ton of leftovers
Let's make it easier for people to recycle.
Hawke's Bay regional councillor: All I want for Christmas is ....
A regional councillor has written to Santa with an extensive wish list
Matron complains to the press about women smoking
The Napier Women's Rest was well received and utilised after it opened in 1896.
Artist's career intensely productive but short
Nothing smacks of the height of summer like surfing and beaches
Hosing the garden really winds me up
My watering is targeted at the plants I want to thrive
It's been a big year for The Hits family
He says she has been a joy to work with through this and never once complained
Ducklings have left home
I looked over the fence and coming our way in the stream was a weedeater.
Extend consultation over increased CHB water take
CHB commentator calls for extension of consent consultation period
NZ hit with six giant nicotine patches
It's tough giving up smoking, but never has it been more achievable.
Steamship stranded broadside on beach
The jagged outline of Cape Kidnappers can be seen in the background.
Historic HB: Football girls cause quite a stir
The exhibition soccer match in Dec 1921 was the first women's soccer game in Hawke's Bay.
The downside of DIY investing
You might have heard the term micro-investing coming up in the past year or so.
Let's tighten up on sunscreen standards
Choose your sunscreen wisely, because NZ regulations are failing Kiwis.
Let's talk about writing
Hang your tinsel and baubles whenever you want – a peeing dog toy is all you need.
It was up up and away at lunchtime
It's a big umbrella and I had visions of it flying straight through the ranch slider
The magical elf is well out of sight
The elf got into the lollies and tried to catch fish
Peace and harmony between peoples can be achieved
Ngāti Kahungunu committment to peace has never moved or waned
Signor Bragato predicted Bay's wine success
"People here evidently mean business and I know of no cellars in New Zealand superior..."
Pointless pretending there is no pandemic
There is also good sense to be found on social media.