UPDATE: Strong wind watch - hold onto your umbrellas!
UPDATE:
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MetService has issued an additional severe thunderstorm watch.
Threat period: 4 hours from 2:00am to 6:00am Friday.
There is also a possibility of tornadoes developing – affecting localised areas.
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MetService has issued a strong wind watch for Auckland.
Valid: 5 hours from 1:00am to 6:00am Friday
Forecast: Northwesterlies may become severe in exposed places during this time.
An update for severe weather will be issued by 9:00pm Thursday 22 Aug 2019.
Hold onto your umbrellas, neighbours!
Poll: Is it rude to take a full trolley to self-checkout?
Luckily self-checkout is being pretty common in supermarkets these days and we generally use it to quickly buy a few things without the long lines. But perhaps it's appropriate to head there with your full trolley to skip the lines?
What are your thoughts? Is that rude?
Share in the comments below if this has ever happened to you.
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52.2% Yes!
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44.2% Nah, it's okay
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3.6% Other - I'll share below!
Poll: Have you ever had a scary flight?
A plane flying from Christchurch to Wellington on Sunday had smoke billowing out of the engine and upon landing, passengers had to open the emergency exit and jump out. Have you had any scary flying experiences?
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55% Yes!
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45% No, it's always been smooth flying
Happy Monday, neighbours, can you solve this riddle🤔
What has a neck but no head, two arms but no hands?
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