1208 days ago

The ultimate Christmas gift

HSBC Rugby Sevens

Christmas is just around the corner so why not treat you and your mates to the ultimate gift, NZ's favourite sports party.

The HSBC NZ Sevens returns to Hamilton on the 21st and 22nd of January 2023. Spread across two days, witness the lightning-fast sevens action and festival events.

Go wild in the R18 Festival Zone with music and refreshments to keep you going all weekend long. So grab your mates and your craziest costumes for some post-holiday fun and entertainment.

Join the party and buy your Festival Zone tickets.
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1 day ago

Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.

While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.

And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?

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Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
  • 39.7% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
    39.7% Complete
  • 58.5% No, I enjoy it
    58.5% Complete
  • 1.8% Other - I'll share below
    1.8% Complete
939 votes
3 hours ago

Alan and Hazel Kerr share Senior New Zealander of the Year Award 2026

Miriam Corban Retirement Village

Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.

Click read more to find out more.

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5 days ago

Pets

Hilary from Te Atatu South

Hi,is there anyone have kittens,1 needing a loving forever home with a responsible pet owner.much appreciated thanks😻