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1972 days ago

UPDATE: Dad and daughters aged 14 and 11 missing from Lower Hutt hike

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

UPDATE:

All three missing persons have now been found safe.

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A dad and his two daughters are still missing after going hiking in Lower Hutt.

A search and rescue operation ran all night in a bid to locate the family of three, who left Lees Grove in Wainuiomata at 12pm on Tuesday with the intention of walking in Days Bay.

The 50-year-old father and his two daughters, aged 14 and 11, were due to return home at 3.30pm, police said.

But when they hadn't returned home by 6pm, police were contacted by a concerned family member.
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20 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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20 hours ago

It’s Riddle Time! Beat the Neighbourhood with Your Smarts!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Which of the following words don't belong in the group and why?
CORSET, COSTER, SECTOR, ESCORT, COURTS

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10 hours ago

Inverlochy end of year Exhibition

Cheryl from Te Aro

The Inverlochy Art School Exhibition sponsored by Gordon Harris is on now until 13 December with affordable art for your holiday prezzies. Exhibition hours 10am -2pm daily until Friday 13 December. Pop by to view the art and enjoy the historic Inverlochy house and gardens.

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