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12 days ago

Rowing 'strongman' on slow journey to recovery

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Violence came to Dave Rodger out of the blue. The Hamilton man was operating the lights at road works in Waharoa on January 11, seemingly a routine day.

But Waharoa man Finn Higgins, driving his SUV through the roadworks, and filled with rage, swerved through cones at Rodger and struck him with his car.

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3 hours ago

Here's Monday's mind-bender!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I can fill a room or just one heart.
Others may have me, but I can't be shared.
What am I?

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7 days ago

Poll: Is it rude to take a full trolley to self-checkout?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Luckily self-checkout is pretty common in supermarkets these days and we generally use it to quickly buy a few things without the long lines. But perhaps it's appropriate to head there with your full trolley to skip the lines?

What are your thoughts? Is that rude?

Share in the comments below if this has ever happened to you.

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Is it rude to take a full trolley to self-checkout?
  • 53.5% Yes!
    53.5% Complete
  • 44% Nah, it's okay
    44% Complete
  • 2.6% Other - I'll share below!
    2.6% Complete
3012 votes
2 days ago

Poll: What does 'Kei te pēhea koe' mean?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Maori Language Week) is upon us and we always love to get involved.

Add your vote to the poll and share a phrase in te Reo Māori below to be in to win a $25 Prezzy card.

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What does 'Kei te pēhea koe' mean?
  • 3.5% You are finally here
    3.5% Complete
  • 87.2% How are you (feeling)?
    87.2% Complete
  • 1.4% There are two fish
    1.4% Complete
  • 7.8% Pass the salt, please
    7.8% Complete
791 votes