2734 days ago

Police appeal to public over Birkenhead investigation

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Waitemata Police are seeking information from the public as we continue our investigation into Operation Quinto - the aggravated robbery incident at The Good Home in Birkenhead on Saturday night (25th August).

"We really want to hear from any members of the public who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area at the time and has information which may assist our investigation," Detective Senior Sergeant Marcia Murray said.

"We are also specifically interested in hearing from any members of the public who have vehicle dashcam or GoPro recording devices who were near The Good Home or the surrounding areas of Birkenhead and Beach Haven on Saturday evening between 7pm and 10.15pm.

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4 hours ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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1 hour ago

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5 days ago

Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑

Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.

We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

Want to read more? The Press has you covered!

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🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
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