Maori wards would guarantee representation for a very significant minority.

Litter left on Marine Parade after Bonfire Night bad look for already polarising event.

It's common for trustees not to have read the trust deed for some time, if at all.

There was a fabulous array of young Bay talent on show.

Settlers quickly turned attention to construction of bridges

The car, as requested by my left limbs, reversed.

Very small initiatives that are not obvious can be crucial election-winning strategies.

Labour would not be talking "deal" if its partners had firmly said "no deal"

Pregnancy and childbirth can spark many questions

A man doesn't always go by the parenting textbook when in sole charge of the kids

A head injury can never be taken lightly, pro athlete or child

Hawke's Bay Today will be hosting council candidate debates today and tomorrow.

I want to assure my constituents that you won't be neglected.

Five times the glass panels have been smashed, and at what cost?

I would like to congratulate Mr Nash on his recent ministerial appointments.

Peters and Ardern weren't advocating alternative to capitalism

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Incredibly, more than 200 of the village's 500 population dressed up as characters

Business plans essential says Dannevirke accountant.

Police appeal for witnesses to assault

If elected as mayor I will make home ownership a key priority.

It's time for Kiwis league coach David Kidwell to move on from Jason Taumalolo track.

News that the new government wil focus on the regions is good.

Taxpayers, brace yourself to have your pockets opened.

Signing of Brooklyn balladeer for next March is Mission Estate coup.

Such visionary plans will bring about a re-invigorated and fresh future for Hastings.

No chance of hiding attempt at privacy from gawkers

The sun can be a killer in a land that has the world's highest melanoma rate.

A violent time of late in the Bay.

Education needs to be driven from the knowledge of those at the grassroots.