Life & Style - Hawke's Bay Today
Gone with the wind for a grand crossing
The Tongariro Crossing's name was changed in 2007 to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in a bid to dissuade tourists from attempting the day-long trek taking little more than jandals and a water bottle - only to be caught by the unpredictable weather. This should have been a warning to me too, but after checking the MetService and seeing the...
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Travel: Wedding-cake wonders
Canberra is a designer's dream with no urban sprawl. Even the lake is man-made.
Style tips: Ways to thrive in the nine to five
We are ecstatic the summer weather seems to be improving, but being stuck inside in the office when the sun is shining can be a little bit frustrating.
Crazy for cake pops (+recipes)
The latest sweet favourite in the United States is cake pops. And they're threatening to overtake the ever-popular cupcake.
Hot deals: Australia, Mexico, LA, Bali
Premium Travel has an amazing The Ghan Australia holiday on offer.
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Fashion: Pieces to pack a punch
Off on a weekend escape? Stash these must-haves in your carry-all and look sensational from beach to shops, cafes to clubs.
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Byte-size: Online fans 'so over...
Ever wished you didn't have the ability to stalk the Facebook profiles of old friends or to chat with people without having to make the effort to go and see them or...
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Top 5 Gadgets: Batman iPad cover
Let Batman take care of your precious iPad or iPad2 with this neoprene cover.
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Gardening: Swede home and a cabbage
Take a fresh approach: plan your menu, then grow your veges
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Travel: Up a lazy river
Expatriate Fijian Anendra Singh returns to see how his homeland is faring, and discovers he can no longer stand the heat
Government gives itself glowing report for...
Student success in the latest NCEA exams is being touted by the Government as a result of its hard work over the last three years.Education Minister Hekia Parata...
- Pike River and quake inquiry report dates extended
- Man bashed on way to bank
- Cost of Rena clean-up rises to $130 million
- Armed robber targets Post Shop
Letters to Editor: Why no work on...
I read with interest the recent article in which Hastings deputy mayor Cynthia Bowers commented on the creation of cycle and walkways around the Hastings district.
- Editorial: Battle to avoid blue Monday
- Texts to the Editor: 7/02/12
- Editorial: What a yawn marae biffo has become
- Editorial: Re-opening but for how long
Long, hard road for TB-busters
The Animal Health Board has just published a multimedia pack, which examines the financial and emotional impact of bovine tuberculosis on rural communities and the...
- Deer get marching orders
- Pear and apple exports steady
- King sees best days still ahead of him
- Bay shearers a cut above the rest at competitions
