Mike Williams: Literacy leap for prisoners
Prisoner literacy policy tie to early release a "triumph for common sense".
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Don't fall in love with heartless shares
Emotion has no place in the unfeeling market.
Andrew Little: Clean rivers: time to cut the crap
Having a dip at your local river or lake to cool down in summer is a cherished Kiwi tradition. My childhood was spent swimming in
Bruce Bisset: Bolt down the fittings, quick!
Don't you just love being sold down the river?
Susan Jacobs: Hobson's Pledge folks and their conspiracy theory
Thanks to Lindsay Paku, QSM for his thoughtful Letter to the Editor, and to barrister Martin Williams for his "Talking Point" providing
Stuart Nash: Port belongs to the people
Napier Port belongs to the people of the Bay, and they should stay the owners.
Grans to be commended over P stance
A group of grandmothers recently spoke out against P.
Editorial: Late comic no joke
The death of "goofy and generous" east coast cartoonist Murray Ball at the weekend didn't come as a shock. He'd been a long-time
Well-worn phrases as familiar as the seasons
It's an odd term "daylight saving" because at the end of the day nothing is saved at all.
Bayden Barber: We don't need a referendum on Maori wards
Having recently been elected onto Hastings District Council, along with fellow councillors of Maori descent - Henare O'Keefe, Jacoby
Editorial: When there is no justice even when justice is served
You would be a cold-hearted person who did not have sympathy for victims of any criminal activity who went through the (to varying
Henare O'Keefe: We need to look out for our neighbours
Looking out for our neighbours cannot be just some ideal we work towards; it has to be something we practice every day, from now.
Editorial: Show goes on despite the rain
Triple Peaks and Horse of the Year both forged ahead in defiance of poor weather.
Charles Ropitini: Music to my ears
Exhibition looks at the rich tradition of Maori music and instruments.
Marcus Agnew: Unity is strength
There are many excellent agencies within Hawke's Bay, with amazing people giving their all.
Martin Williams: Treaty suggestions are 'simply extraordinary'
Hobson's Pledge opinion piece demands a response.
Pioneer actress had strong links to Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel, which opened in Carlyle St, Napier, in July 1874, is in the process of demolition as I write. I recently discovered
Bruce Bisset: Hold your nose and swallow
Nick Smith's myth about making waterways "swimmable" is turning out to be a bigger slice of preposterousness than even I at first
Simon Lusk: Hastings does not need Maori wards
A potential referendum on Maori wards for the Hastings District Council needs to be swiftly stopped. There are many reasons both for
Tom Johnson: No denying race relations problem
As I was personally responsible for inviting former Hawke's Bay Labour MP Dr Bill Sutton to the Hobson's Pledge meeting on Tuesday
John Cocking: 'Virtual velodrome' the way to go
With computers and modern electronics this could be a very lifelike experience.
Damon Rusden: Prisons are not a solution
It seems strange that we continue to believe prisons are an effective method of reducing crime, when studies show it clearly isn't.
Linda Hall: HOY really a fantastic event
Prestigious Horse of the Year event well worth attending.
Carter exposes sport-drink link
Research shows that Kiwi men and women involved in team sport are likely to drink alcohol in a dangerous pattern.
No room for bad behaviour on our roads
Should we consider harsher penalties for people who break the law on our roads?
Caroline Ritchie: Everywhere I look I see green
Skin kissed tarmac this week. First proper bike crash to draw blood. I thought my front carbon wheel had snapped, seeing dollar
Meka Whaitiri: Government response to crisis a disgrace
In the past week, the National Government has learnt that abolishing the housing portfolio does nothing to fix the housing crisis
Tim Gilbertson: We live in hope, but remain fearful
Well done, Rex and the Gang of Four. Our intrepid regional council has vowed to relocate and re-educate everyone who disagrees with
Bruce Bisset: Swimming through slime
COMMENT: Already visitors are reporting to the folks back home that Aotearoa is not all it's cracked up to be.
Ani Tylee: CAB looking for volunteers
COMMENT: Citizens Advice Bureau is looking for volunteers to join their team.
Editorial: Free bus fares a winner
Finding a park can be one of life's pains. I don't have much patience so you don't want to be in the car with me as I'm driving around
Bill Sutton: No denying we have a race relations problem
Does New Zealand have a race relations problem? Many New Zealanders would like to say no. But dig a bit deeper and there's no denying
Plenty of positives in Clean Water document
Last Thursday, Environment Minister Nick Smith released a consultation document, Clean Water, setting out proposals for improving
Editorial: Having a home is essential
Housing NZ could have done more to ensure children were not being exposed to P.