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Is there a letterbox in your neighbourhood that makes you smile? One the kids always make you drive past? Maybe you've spotted an eye-catching roadside oddity on your Summer car trip.
We want to see the craziest, quirkiest and most colourful letterboxes in New Zealand. Share photographs of … View moreIs there a letterbox in your neighbourhood that makes you smile? One the kids always make you drive past? Maybe you've spotted an eye-catching roadside oddity on your Summer car trip.
We want to see the craziest, quirkiest and most colourful letterboxes in New Zealand. Share photographs of unique letterboxes you come across these holidays and you’re in the draw to win one of four $500 prizes including a $250 Prezzy® card and $250 Resene voucher. Plus the owner of the winning letterbox wins the same prize!
Explore the entries and share a Lovely Letterbox now.
Families whose children are forced to sleep on the floor have been brought to tears by a new prisone…
We’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town. Spread a little happiness in your ‘hood by nominating someone lovely for a Nice Neighbour Award. It could be someone who has helped make a difference in your life - or the lives of others. Someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped … View moreWe’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town. Spread a little happiness in your ‘hood by nominating someone lovely for a Nice Neighbour Award. It could be someone who has helped make a difference in your life - or the lives of others. Someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped your family, surprises and delights the kids, or who regularly volunteers their time to a local charity or sports team.
If your neighbour is picked as this week's Nice Neighbour, you’ll both receive a $25 Prezzy® card plus your special neighbour will feature in community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all.
Let us know why your neighbour is so nice by nominating now.
A tourism company's efforts to put conservation at the heart of their operations appears to be beari…
The man charged with the murder of Rotorua woman Patricia Mary Wallace can now be named as Michael E…
The combination of another warm humid day and light winds are expected to produce thunderstorms about many parts of the North Island this afternoon and evening.
Between about 1pm and 9pm today, a few of the thunderstorms could be severe about inland North Island areas from Northland to … View moreThe combination of another warm humid day and light winds are expected to produce thunderstorms about many parts of the North Island this afternoon and evening.
Between about 1pm and 9pm today, a few of the thunderstorms could be severe about inland North Island areas from Northland to Whanganui, Taihape and Hawkes Bay (including Auckland), and also affecting coastal parts of Gisborne and Hawkes Bay.
These thunderstorms are expected to produce localised downpours of 25-40 mm/hr (or more), hail 20mm diameter (or larger), and maybe wind gusts of 60-80km/hr.
Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, especially about low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narrow valleys, and may also lead to slips.
Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain.
They ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year!
Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real … View moreThey ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year!
Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility. Head online now to contribute
Hi neighbours,
David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.
Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and … View moreHi neighbours,
David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.
Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and some evening singing Amazing Grace.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the following areas: Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Taumarunui, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupo, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Taihape, Manawatu, Tararua, Marlborough, Nelson, Buller, Westland, and Canterbury High Country.
Take care when driving as heavy rain … View moreA severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the following areas: Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Taumarunui, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupo, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Taihape, Manawatu, Tararua, Marlborough, Nelson, Buller, Westland, and Canterbury High Country.
Take care when driving as heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding, and may lead to slips and hazardous driving conditions. Keep up to date here
Hi neighbours,
More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.
Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about … View moreHi neighbours,
More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.
Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about this, click here. Have you got travel insurance for your flights? If a strike happens, you might not be covered. Read more about the Insurance Council of NZ's travel cover warning here.
An independent report into the April flooding that struck parts of Rotorua has revealed residents' f…
Tulia Asalemo was too tired to accompany her mother on a 1am drive from Tokoroa to pick up her two s…
Thieves armed with a gun have robbed a Rotorua gas station of cigarettes and cash. Two men entered the BP Connect on Te Ngae Rd in Lynmore at 2am on Monday, armed with a firearm. Inside they stole cigarettes and cash before fleeing to a waiting vehicle.
Anyone who saw anything is asked to call … View moreThieves armed with a gun have robbed a Rotorua gas station of cigarettes and cash. Two men entered the BP Connect on Te Ngae Rd in Lynmore at 2am on Monday, armed with a firearm. Inside they stole cigarettes and cash before fleeing to a waiting vehicle.
Anyone who saw anything is asked to call Rotorua police on 07-349 9554 or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Read more
With warmer weather heading our way, gardening is a great way to stay fit and get regular doses of Vitamin D to help strengthen our bones.
The Home Safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to avoid falls, sprains and strains while pulling those stubborn weeds. For example, when … View moreWith warmer weather heading our way, gardening is a great way to stay fit and get regular doses of Vitamin D to help strengthen our bones.
The Home Safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to avoid falls, sprains and strains while pulling those stubborn weeds. For example, when you’re gardening avoid heavy lifting and use long-handled tools so you’re not bending over for long periods. Steady yourself when bending and standing, no pesky weed is worth falling for!
A new movement called Live Stronger for Longer is helping to reduce the risk of falls by providing practical information and free resources. We want to help you stay on your feet, and living the life you want to live.
Take the home safety checklist with your friends and family and join the movement today.
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It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?
During this time of giving, … View moreIt’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?
During this time of giving, give a gift for good to help those who need it most. You can easily help them with warmth, water, meals, shelter, community outreach and welfare centre support.
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