- Joined: Apr 2012
- published: 101
Published a story 9:32am Jun 19th
Editorial: Hats off to those who volunteer
19 Jun 2013
With a polar blast forecast this week and snow predicted in some areas, the thought of being homeless does not bear thinking about.
Published a story 10:23am Jun 17th
Published a story 9:54am Jun 11th
Editorial: Cellphone use in cars just crazy
11 Jun 2013
It is amazing in this day and age - and with all the crash-data available - that people still drive and talk on their cellphones.
Published a story 10:27am Jun 7th
Editorial: Council is collared on dog issues
7 Jun 2013
The good thing about politicians is that they are accountable to their electorate.
Published a story 9:51am Jun 6th
Editorial: Novopay a sore on Govt rump
6 Jun 2013
Prime Minister John Key and his Mr Fixit Cabinet Minister Steven Joyce must be wishing they had never heard the word Novopay.
Published a story 9:43am Jun 5th
Editorial: More pain for families in release
5 Jun 2013
It always amazes me how the justice and parole systems are allowed to make callous decisions that should be made with sensitivity and feeling.
Published a story 10:56am May 31st
Editorial: Drug raids good for community
31 May 2013
It is always good to lead the newspaper with a successful operation by police, and you don't get more successful than the one carried out this week.
Published a story 9:38am May 30th
Editorial: Make zero our target on holiday
30 May 2013
It is a sad reflection on our society that before every public holiday police have to urge motorists to drive safely and keep death off our roads.
Published a story 10:09am May 28th
Editorial: Acceptance the ultimate recompense
28 May 2013
The Maungaharuru Tangitu Treaty settlement's signing at Tangoio Marae on Saturday will be followed by other agreements in Hawke's Bay in coming years, raising in some minds worries about the impacts on the region.
Published a story 10:33am May 27th
Editorial: Support for Peak project
27 May 2013
It towers above us as we go about our daily lives - Te Mata Peak is truly the giant among us.