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Go Local: Napier businesses need our support now, more than ever
Support and promote our local businesses to help shape our economic recovery

Lessons to learn from the current bear market
Virus outbreak, economic shutdown, negative oil prices weren't in forecasts, risk models.

Historic HB: Napier nurse killed in truck crash
Patricia's funeral was held in the morning of October 23, 1943

From horror to hope - we shall remember them
The lapping waves were the symbol of sobbing hearts and souls.

Soldier survived against terrible odds
Stan Esam was brutally treated as a prisoner of war in Japan

Opinion: Bruce Bisset - plugging in to unreason
We are killing ourselves with our stupidity, says Bruce Bisset.

'Meaningless babble' from US President
The virus itself is nothing to be flippant about but I don't believe I'm doing that.

Opinion: Flickering candle at end of Covid-19 tunnel
The bittersweet news of a longer Level 4 lockdown ....

'Ocean Wave' installed on Marine Parade beach
Ride described as "sickly and whirled dizzily all day ‒ a fearsome contraption".

Artist makes extraordinary works out of ordinary objects
Siddell makes paintings that we can put ourselves into.

Rebalancing is your powerful friend
A good adviser will use an investment strategy as the rulebook.

Politics taking fascinating turn
The political victim will almost certainly be Health Minister David Clark.

Backyard sports make huge comeback
It's great for kids' brain development and builds skills for later in life.

Good Cheer Depot fed the hungry
In 1932 the unemployment situation in Hastings grew worse

Dishing up some treats during lockdown
We are lucky we have some cooking skills. I feel for those who depend mainly on takeaways.

A week of ups and downs
thumbs up to all the doctors, nurses, careers, cooks and cleaners

South side of Hastings has seen many changes
All the buildings featured in this photo have long disappeared

Easter: Surreal recollections of a long weekend
Don't knock yourself out this Easter.

Canny View: Dark side with the brightest possibilities
Investing is a long-term game and panic selling can do more harm than good.

Take a break at home and save lives
Police also have another reminder: observe the speed limits.

Leading lights: Beacons guide ships to harbour
The Beacons were completed in March 1907.