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2899 days ago

Where were you on April 10, 1968? Born yet?

Reporter Clutha Leader

There's always stories that stick in your mind, and Wahine survivor Geoff Beaumont's is one. He went to the memorial in Wellington last week and features in this week's Clutha Leader.
Read more on Stuff:
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We're headed in Anzac Day commemorations, and we've got that covered with Mike and Anabel McPhee's beautifully written ode to the Catlins-Clutha World War I soldiers who got caught up in the little known battlie of Meteren in Northern France, some of whom were captured and imprisoned at Lille.

See also Clutha District RSA's tribute to WWII soliders:

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And very excitingly, see also South Otago basketballer Lydon Aoake who has been selected for the Southland Sharks NBL team. Read more:

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2 days ago

Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.

While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.

And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?

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Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
  • 41.2% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
    41.2% Complete
  • 57.2% No, I enjoy it
    57.2% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - I'll share below
    1.6% Complete
1468 votes
3 days ago

Don't overthink this riddle...

The Neighboury Riddler

I have a silver sole
but no feet,
I make my living by bringing the heat.
What am I?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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1 day ago

Alan and Hazel Kerr share Senior New Zealander of the Year Award 2026

Frances Hodgkins Retirement Village

Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.

Click read more to find out more.

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