1567 days ago

Man with unusual hearing condition can laugh without pain after life-changing surgery

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A North Canterbury grandfather will be able to enjoy the laughter of his mokopuna again after undergoing life-changing surgery.

Ivan Rupene-Ryan, 72, spent the past two years with an excruciating sensitivity to noise, a symptom of a rare medical condition called Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence.

Now he is celebrating, albeit carefully, after having surgery on Friday, which seems to have fixed his problems. Read more here.

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2 hours ago

Film Screening Fundraiser

Suzanne from Rangiora

Join us for this fundraising film screening.
Plot: In this road movie, a father and son travel amid wedding preparations in the lead-up to Christmas in Nazareth.
A 2017 Palestinian drama film, it's directed, as well as written by, Annemarie Jacir. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. It was selected as the Palestinian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards.
Wajib won 36 international awards including Best Film in Mar Del Plata, Dubai, Amiens, DC Film Festival, Kerala and the London BFI Festival.

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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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1 day 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

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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