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The Treaty is central to our history
If I were to ask people of New Zealand what Te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi means to them, there would be a mixed response
If I were to ask people of New Zealand what Te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi means to them, there would be a mixed response
One always feels for the families of people who die in violent situations. When the victim initially clings to life before dying
Water is often labelled liquid gold. It may even be more valuable than gold if hot, dry summers become the norm. Perhaps we should
Just about everyone I talk to lately has either had something stolen from them or knows someone who has. Every day in the paper and
Rex Graham's attempt in the paper last week to show a more caring side of his character will not fool many. The rain, although welcome
While researching facts and figures for Saturday's Insight feature about the cruise ship industry and its overall tourism industry
The erosion of human rights currently occurring around the world is deeply concerning. Although I am certainly not an authority
Reporting in from Japan this week. The snow is fluffy, the ski fields are pristine and it is all very easy to believe that things
Prime Minister Bill English followed John Key's practice this week and made an early announcement of the 2017 Election Day. It will
Huzzah! We have a date! September 23 is Liberation Day, otherwise known as the general election when we finally - and, I hope, irrevocably
It seems like a day doesn't go by without more news reinforcing the dire state of our water. With the Government inquiry into the
Tribute bands are a dime a dozen in this neck of woods, so it's nice when a truly original music act or icon literally drops by our
The battle can begin now Prime Minister Bill English has announced this year's general election will be held on September 23. The
As hot summer weather continues to dry out the east coast we are again reminded how precious water is for the livelihood of our region
I write to express my deep concern in the manner of police practice in relation to several matters. The cells at Napier police station
Sleep - it's a funny old thing. Like food and water it's a necessity of life. I'm sure everyone reading this will know what's it's
A recent law change will see New Zealand farmers and growers able to access the latest technologies available on the global market
This weekend is the last chance to see The Family Jewels, an exhibition of art jewellery by Warwick Freeman. A renowned New Zealand
It is a brave man who offers an alternative view to the current mainstream media and editorial comment both here and around the world
Many involved in farming livestock or crops in Hawke's Bay will have memories of a particular drought or droughts - that is a period
I guess it has been the week of the caretaker. Those hardy folks who keep the grounds of schools looking fine and dandy. It has
If you happen to be one of the top 10 per cent who now own most of the country, you probably don't care that life for the "average"
It seems implausible, in this age of worldwide connectivity and immediate access to information, that councils, district health boards
David Low, the famous anti-appeaser British (though New Zealand born) cartoonist of the 1930s and 1940s, had a character called Colonel
Laura Letts-Beckett's family are still waiting for answers. Their daughter was taken from them too soon. On August 18, 2010 the
Online shopping generally works well for me and often the goods arrive the very next day. Even most of my many purchases from other
Mike Williams claims my analysis is badly off the mark. I completely disagree. My analysis is based on the very real fear that if
I was delighted to catch a short piece on the telly news a while back about a chap who was making cups and containers which he'd pay
I reckon that more often than not these days ratepayers scratch their heads at the decisions that unelected officials make in councils
As the old saying goes "If you don't want to be drawn into a discussion, breath through your nose". On that basis as with letters