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2265 days ago

Waitematā DHB mental health crisis line: 24/7 or not?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Rodney Times

A woman who phoned the Waitematā DHB after hours mental health crisis line was told to wait until the morning for help. Lifeline Aotearoa says that those in distress shouldn't be left alone.

Have you had a negative experience from a mental health crisis line? Send your stories to … View more
A woman who phoned the Waitematā DHB after hours mental health crisis line was told to wait until the morning for help. Lifeline Aotearoa says that those in distress shouldn't be left alone.

Have you had a negative experience from a mental health crisis line? Send your stories to caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz, confidence assured.
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2266 days ago

Possible heavy rain for Northland tomorrow

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On Tuesday, a sub-tropical low approaches the Far North of the North Island. There remains some uncertainty as to the exact track of this low, but heavy rain is possible in Northland.

Valid: 24 hours from 6:00am Tuesday to 6:00am Wednesday
Forecast: A period of rain, which may be heavy at … View more
On Tuesday, a sub-tropical low approaches the Far North of the North Island. There remains some uncertainty as to the exact track of this low, but heavy rain is possible in Northland.

Valid: 24 hours from 6:00am Tuesday to 6:00am Wednesday
Forecast: A period of rain, which may be heavy at times, especially about the eastern hills.

People are advised to stay up to date with forecasts in case parts of this weather watch is upgraded to a full warning. You can keep up-to-date here.

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2266 days ago

The Riverview School BAZAAR is back!

Riverview School

Hi neighbours. Join us at Riverview School on Sunday 23rd September 2018 for the school BAZAAR! There will be entertainment, a variety of stalls, food, fun, activities and plants to buy. Fun for the entire family!

Please bring re-usable bags for your purchases and, if possible, low denomination… View more
Hi neighbours. Join us at Riverview School on Sunday 23rd September 2018 for the school BAZAAR! There will be entertainment, a variety of stalls, food, fun, activities and plants to buy. Fun for the entire family!

Please bring re-usable bags for your purchases and, if possible, low denomination bank notes.
When: Sunday 23rd September 2018, 11am - 3pm
Where: 23 Riverview Road, Kerikeri
Find out more!

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2267 days ago

You'll never want to sit in a normal bean bag again

Croco

Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

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Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

Enjoy our one and only pre-summer sale with a massive 40% off our bean bags collection!

You’ll be proud to show off your Croco bean bag to family and friends, but be careful – once someone sits in a Croco, they never want to move!

Croco bean bags are:
- designed from scratch in New Zealand
- stylish, contemporary fabrics such as denim and linen
- in-built structure for ultimate support and comfort
- special Smart Filling Design so you don’t spill a single bean
- 365-day warranty on all products

Discount offer valid to 07/10/2018. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Order bean bags!

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2268 days ago

Check out the winners!

Countdown

Thanks to everyone who entered our green tips competition—there were hundreds of fantastic tips, tricks, ideas and ways we can all help the environment. See the top ten tips here.

Find out more about Countdown's commitment to phasing-out single use plastic bags.
See the winners!

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2269 days ago

Poll: Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was debated.

But one debate is still ramping up - should the New Zealand Wars become a compulsory part of the curriculum? What do you think? Take part in our poll below!

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Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?
  • 33.6% Yes, it's an important part of our history
    33.6% Complete
  • 39.5% It should be taught, but shouldn't be compulsory
    39.5% Complete
  • 13.1% No, I'm against the idea
    13.1% Complete
  • 13.8% I'm for both te reo and the wars to be compulsory
    13.8% Complete
2408 votes
2269 days ago

Couple desperate to fall pregnant before unwell mum passes away

Caroline Williams Reporter from Rodney Times

Blair Stewart and Del Revell have encountered a string of family tragedies over the past six years. The final blow was when Del's mum was diagnosed with two types of cancer and given just months to live. The couple have had two failed attempts at IVF treatment, and are desperate to give … View moreBlair Stewart and Del Revell have encountered a string of family tragedies over the past six years. The final blow was when Del's mum was diagnosed with two types of cancer and given just months to live. The couple have had two failed attempts at IVF treatment, and are desperate to give Del's mum a grandchild before she passes.

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