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Eva Bradley: The secret is to have low expectations

IF THERE were ever an exception to prove the rule, it would be the "start" of spring. September the first is a mental milestone for

Marcus Agnew: Focus on the process

"Process" - if they had given out medals at the Olympics for the most used word in the Olympics, then process would have been right

Mike Williams: Which small parties will call the tune

This time next year we will be enjoying or enduring, depending on your perspective, a full blown election campaign. Whatever happens

Ian Macdonald: Earthquake was a wakeup call for us

Last Friday's early morning earthquake off East Cape is a wakeup call for all of us here in Hawke's Bay. Around East Cape and Gisborne

Rex Graham: Damning questions on our water

While it was a solemn issue, the occasion was joyous as we marched with our families and friends from Havelock North to the Hastings

Bruce Bisset: Damned if you don't, sometimes

Political contests are strange beasts at the best of times, and those in rural areas where one big issue dominates thinking and confuses

Editorial: Weather to blossom for festival

The weather is meant to clear tomorrow just in time for the Hastings Blossom Parade. The parade has a long and colourful history

Opinion: Political differences put aside for Havelock North

Thank you so much to everyone, every volunteer, every agency and organisation who helped Havelock North get through, and recover from

Wyn Drabble: Upgrade fulfils flight of fancy

It finally happened. It took a few decades but now I feel I have caught up with all those who regard this sort of developmental stage

David Mackintosh: Water security - Give us full story

The Hastings and Havelock North communities remain frustrated and angry at the way they have been treated by those who are responsible

Linda Hall: New food laws take the biscuit

The new food laws seem way over the top to me. The way we are heading there will be no such thing as farmers' markets or food stalls

Editorial: Finally we can tap safe water

What a relief. The arduous task of boiling water before using it is now over for Havelock North residents. On Saturday, the Hastings

David Mackintosh:Water security central to Bay's future

The Hastings and Havelock North communities remain frustrated and angry at the way they have been treated by those who are responsible

Anna Lorck: Village can lead change for right to safe water

If ever there was a time to champion and lead the way to protect New Zealand's fresh water, Havelock North and Hastings has it right

Mike Williams: I will be rattling many cages this election

IT'S THE Local Authority Election season and I hope that given the contaminated water disaster in Havelock North, local voters will

Eva Bradley: Allure of here-and-now obscures tomorrows

THERE'S a certain glamour and prestige to photographing weddings. They are beautiful, big budget and brimful of the hope and optimism

Dan Elderkamp: Clear choice at elections

The Ruataniwha dam will be the defining issue for the current Hawke's Bay Regional Council (HBRC) elections, along with the associated

Bruce Bisset: The last bastion of conservation

Those concerned about political interference in our justice system gained some relief this week with two great results demonstrating