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Poll: Are swear words no longer?
In 2023, Apple amended its autocorrect function to allow Iphone users to freely use their intended word without mentioning 'ducks'. Is this a sign of the times? Are swear words no longer taboo in our communities or workplaces?
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21.1% Yes - swear words don't phase me
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47.6% No - it's still inappropriate to swear
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30.7% It's depends on the word
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0.6% Other - I'll share below!
Reward for missing children
Today, Police are announcing a reward of $80,000 for information leading to the location and safe return of missing children Jayda, Maverick and Ember Phillips.
Police continue to have concerns for the welfare of these children who have been missing since December 2021. We are looking for credible, current information as to their whereabouts, which leads to their location and safe return.
Information can be provided to the investigation team by contacting the 105 reporting line, quoting the file number 211218/5611, or by emailing to the dedicated email address op.curly@police.govt.nz
What are your thoughts on crime in the city?
The Kazankiran family is planning to pack up their business of more than a decade and move overseas, claiming Hamilton CBD is too dangerous.
The deciding factor was a masked man who assaulted chef Sureyya Kazankiran as he tried to rob the family’s Alexander St business, Paasha Turkish Cafe and Mezze Bar.
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