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2410 days ago

Live house burn - Fire and Emergency + Seven Sharp

Chris Kennedy from Fire and Emergency New Zealand

How fast can a house burn? Be sure to tune in on 30th April as we burn a house down live on Seven Sharp, TV1 7pm.

We will also be streaming this live with 360 degree cameras to the Fire and Emergency Facebook page so please share or follow #houseonfire www.facebook.com...

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2410 days ago

Anzac Day commemorations in Waiuku

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

People of Waiuku celebrated, thanked and remembered those who have served their country, as part of the Anzac Day commemorations.

2410 days ago

Pukekohe ANZAC Parade 2018

Emelyn McHardy Reporter from Franklin County News

On Wednesday, April 25 Pukekohe came together to commemorate those who have served their country.

2412 days ago

Have you seen Bowie?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Auckland,
Have you seen this dog? The 6-month-old cavoodle called Bowie was taken from outside Burgerfuel in New Lynn. Owner Jo Hodge said it was devastating to watch the CCTV footage after Bowie being stolen. Can you help? To read more, click here.

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2411 days ago

Lest we forget

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Neighbours,
They marched, sang, and stood in silence. Thousands of people gathered around the country to remember the fallen on Anzac Day. For all your Anzac coverage, click here.

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2418 days ago

Are you aware of the bus driver strikes?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Auckland,
Have you organised other transport amid strikes this week? Some AT metro bus services will be cancelled from April 17 until April 27. So make sure you have a ride sorted! Will you be affected by the strikes?
To find out more about the cancellations, click here.

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2412 days ago

Do you know someone who would fit the bill?

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

Mac Macdonald has been a parade commander for RSA Franklin since 2002 - and he wants someone to take over his role.

Do you know of anyone who could take over for Mac?
They would be big boots to fill - check out his story.

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2412 days ago

Franklin Anzac Day services

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

Āwhitu
8.30am: Civic service at cenotaph

Bombay
8.45am: Service at Bombay Hall

Buckland
9.45am: Service at cenotaph
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Āwhitu
8.30am: Civic service at cenotaph

Bombay
8.45am: Service at Bombay Hall

Buckland
9.45am: Service at cenotaph

Maramarua
8.45am: Service at cenotaph, Red Fox Tavern car park

Patumahoe/Waiau Pa
10.30am: Service at Waiau Pa Hall

Pokeno
9am: Service at cenotaph

Port Waikato,
9am: Service at Port Waikato Fire Station

Pukekohe:
5.45am: Parade marches to cenotaph from corner of Roulston Ave and Massey Ave
6am: Dawn Parade, Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall
10.45am: Parade marches to cenotaph and Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall, from Old Post Office, Hall St
11am: Civic service, Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall
2pm: Service at Possum Bourne Retirement Village

Te Kauwhata
6am: Parade marches from library to war memorial
6.15am: Dawn service
10.30am: March from Suits and Gumboots to College Hall
10.45am: Service at College Hall

Tuakau
10.50am: Parade marches to Tuakau War Memorial Town Hall
11am: Civic service, Tuakau War Memorial Town Hall

​Waiuku
10.30am: Parade marches from Waiuku War Memorial Town Hall to cenotaph
10.55am: Wreath laying service
12pm: Service at Waiuku War Memorial Hall

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2413 days ago

Poll: Does your bed need a top sheet?

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

Personal preferences around the home are an area that divides almost like no other, and today we're taking on the controversial matter of the top sheet.

Who's right and who's weird?
Homed editor Colleen O'Hanlon and reporter Anabela Rea have their say - read it here: … View more
Personal preferences around the home are an area that divides almost like no other, and today we're taking on the controversial matter of the top sheet.

Who's right and who's weird?
Homed editor Colleen O'Hanlon and reporter Anabela Rea have their say - read it here: www.stuff.co.nz...

So, what does your bed look like - do you have a top sheet, or just a bottom one?

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Does your bed need a top sheet?
  • 66.7% Yes, a top sheet is an absolute must!
    66.7% Complete
  • 30.3% I don't have a top sheet and I love it
    30.3% Complete
  • 3% I have a top sheet - but I could be converted
    3% Complete
33 votes
2413 days ago

Environment Court decision protects Crater Hill and Pūkaki Peninsula

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Crater Hill (Ngā Kapua Kohuora) volcanic cone and the elite soils of Pūkaki Peninsula are to remain protected from residential development and future urbanisation under a significant decision of the Environment Court.

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