55 days ago

Child, 6, abandoned on first day of after school programme

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Hamilton mother wants an after-school programme investigated after staff failed to pick up her son - and failed to notice his absence - only for him to be found wandering the streets “alone and in distress”.

Sally Ford, whose six-year-old son was enrolled in the Knighton Normal School’s Knighton After School Programme (KASP), said the programme’s “inability to ensure his safety is completely unacceptable”.

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13 minutes ago

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12 days ago

Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?

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Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?
  • 36.5% Yes, it serves us well
    36.5% Complete
  • 62.7% No, I have concerns
    62.7% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
1773 votes
3 days ago

Poll: Have you seen dangerous dirt bike riding in your area?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Reckless dirt bike riders on the streets of Hamilton have prompted police to issue a public safety warning and an appeal for witnesses.

They have observed a growing number of incidents involving dirt bikes being ridden in an unsafe and dangerous manner around the city, said Senior Sergeant Scott McKenzie, Hamilton area manager for youth and community.

Have you seen dangerous dirt bike riding in your area? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you seen dangerous dirt bike riding in your area?
  • 62.7% Yes, often
    62.7% Complete
  • 27.5% Occasionally
    27.5% Complete
  • 9.8% No
    9.8% Complete
51 votes