Where is Dylan Barford? Family plead for help in finding missing man
Kia ora neighbours, a man matching the description of Dylan Barford, who has been missing in West Auckland since the weekend, was captured on CCTV shortly before his disappearance.
CCTV footage captured on Saturday at around 11.40pm shows a man matching the description of Barford, a 34-year-old dad, walking up Don Buck Rd toward Red Hills Rd, past Massey High School.
He was last seen wearing a black jacket and Adidas tear-away track pants. His family said he may also be wearing a grey hat.
Anyone who knows where Barford is, or has information on his whereabouts, is urged to contact police on 105, referencing case file number 230924/2185. Information could also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Suellen’s sweet Christmas tradition
The festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.
For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with spun sugar that is popular at weddings in France and Italy.
What began as a birthday treat at a local French café has become a cherished Christmas tradition for Suellen and her 17-year-old twin granddaughters, Ellie and Sadie. Every year, the trio gather in Suellen’s apartment at William Sanders Village to cook this festive dessert - a holiday highlight they all treasure.
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Worst Xmas ever?
There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.
Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...
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