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33 days ago

Ever had an injury that set you on a different path?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Tom Martin reckons he’s fine with the back to back ACL injury that put him off the rugby field.

Without it, the former aspiring professional player wouldn’t have been given the push to turn his VITOOL invention into a tool that’ll soon be in the hands of the All Blacks and, he hopes, indispensable in the kit bags of players everywhere.

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3 hours ago

How do you think these two will go in the AB squad?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

New Chiefs All Blacks Wallace Sititi and Cortez Ratima were both left in “a state of shock” after their maiden call-ups to the national side on Monday evening.

Unlike those not involved in the Super Rugby Pacific final who had attended a camp last week and were then given a call to confirm their selection, Sititi and Ratima were left to find out their fate at the same time as the rest of the world.

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3 hours ago

Neighbours twice shy of Kāinga Ora plans for CBD apartments

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Plans to turn a CBD apartment block into social housing have neighbours worried after a “horrendous” stint as short-term housing.

There were human faeces left on footpaths and theft, say other residents of Hamilton’s Vialou Street.

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2 days ago

Poll: Is it still rude to wear a hat inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Times have changed and perhaps so has our societal rules around taking off hats when indoors. What are your thoughts?

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Is it still rude to wear a hat inside?
  • 73.8% Yes, take them off indoors
    73.8% Complete
  • 25% No, it's not anymore
    25% Complete
  • 1.2% Other - I'll share below
    1.2% Complete
2203 votes