Lions and Magpies, contenders or pretenders?
So close and yet so far. Nearly men. Both descriptions could apply to the Hawke's Bay and Wellington teams. Is this the year they change all that?

Finance and Banking
In the shadow of the GFC and in response to the recommendations made by a parliamentary Joint Committee on Financial Services, the Federal Government has proposed wide-reaching reforms to the financial services sector.

Readings and Signings
Send readings and signings to community@seacoastonline.com.

Video: Zombies, geishas and werewolves at Wayne Art Center
Special-effects and makeup artist Jim LoSasso spent hours last week transforming children at Wayne Art Center into zombies, geishas and werewolves.

Video: Launching rockets and careers
Alka-Seltzer and film canisters, Mentos candy, baking soda and water. These all seem like simple household items, but for the rising high-school juniors and seniors currently attending a three-week program at Villanova University, these materials will be just some of their tools to aid them in learning more about engineering.

Dining news and notes: July 30
* Tani: The pan-Asian restaurant with a sushi bar replaces Glen Panda and features a large menu of rolls, sushi and sashimi, rice and noodle dishes and stir-fried entrées. It also offers dim sum. 206 Rock Road, Glen Rock; 201-612-1188.