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Proactivity is one of grace under stress or pressure.
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First identify causes of child poverty
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Cohen: Time to modernise farming systems
Large-scale water storage often exposes us to increased risk during drought.
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David Seymour: End of Life Choice Bill has safeguards
Assisted dying is not an easy topic, but nothing that deeply affects people's lives is.
Fowler: Napier thanked God for Royal Navy
When the 1931 earthquake struck, British sailors rushed to help survivors.
Canny view: FAANG and the catchphrase investing
Is weighting a portfolio toward an in-favour industry sustainable long term?
Dinky Toys kids' wheel deal
Display of die-cast toys marks library's big move in Napier
Mike Chapman: Horticulture – the quiet achiever
As horticulture grows it will provide more employment opportunities and foreign returns.
Surf lifesaving – take the plunge
Surf lifesaving provides great community service, but is also a competitive sport.
Council moves to address Te Mata track concerns
Hastings council to increase oversight over cultural considerations regarding consents.
Simon Lusk: Factors in play in winning or losing an election
It is testimony to Yule's likeability that he was able to win despite the water crisis.
A renewed faith in others
Tyler Holdsworth's community has worked together to make one of his dreams come true.
Janine Southby's courtside manners speaks volumes
Silver Ferns playing domestic netball while Ish Sodhi, Martin Guptill shouldn't surprise
Rex Graham: Let's fix mess for our kids
Let's start fixing our mess together. Our kids and grandkids deserve better.
Linda Hall: Planet splashdowns fun for big girls too
Splash Planet is a marvellous place to play.
Flat-pack furniture? We must have had screw loose
Hot slog to piece together set of drawers almost deconstructs relationship
Editorial: Strong local economy good for all
The benefits to our region of having a bullish economy cannot be underestimated.
Dr John Fox: Assisted dying not right cure
If we say life as a disabled person loses meaning, disabled people are in danger.
Editorial: Concert fans left in holding pattern
Ticket holders need a Diamond replacement - fast
Open letter to PM Jacinda Ardern on raising a child
Welcoming a baby into your lives is such an exciting and change-filled time.
Ron Rowe: Realising potential - the most lasting gift
I have seen people whose Potential has been able to be fulfilled.
The whale they tried to blow up, burn and bury in Napier
Huge dead mammal on Napier beach sparked excitement - then rot set in.
Diamond's health a dilemma for Mission
Maybe an ailing Neil Diamond should've pre-empted the arduous consequences of touring.
Millennials: It's not all smashed avocado
Seize opportunities that will allow you to create a brighter financial future.
Excitement builds ahead of library opening
Library users in day and theatre patrons at night should enjoy accessibility.
Anderton great judge of political talent
Jim was always willing to try something new and was indefatigable in pursuing goals.
Kick homophobia out of sport
Why is it that some of our finest sports people lack the confidence to come out?
Water storage to improve standards
The question is, what causes the most pollution in our rural rivers?