1821 days ago

UPDATE: Tornado among severe thunderstorms

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE:
-A tornado has left two people injured
-It ripped roofs of buildings and scattered debris through the air
-Power has been cut to more than a thousand homes throughout the city

Click here for advice on staying safe in a storm.

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MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Christchurch.

Thunderstorms this afternoon and evening are expected to bring heavy rain and hail to some places. There is also a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms developing, which could produce hail greater than 20mm in diameter. There have also been reports of a tornado.

Large hail can cause significant damage to crops, orchards, vines, glasshouses and vehicles, as well as make driving conditions hazardous.

This watch will be updated by 8:00pm this evening. Keep up to date here.

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8 hours ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 83.9% Yes
    83.9% Complete
  • 14.5% No
    14.5% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - I'll share below
    1.6% Complete
440 votes
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5 hours ago

Small dog stuff

Sharlene from Kainga - Brooklands

After small dog items,toys,play mat grass mate belly bands

20 hours ago

Today's Riddle: Guaranteed Brain Stretch!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What bird is the strongest of them all?

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