393 days ago

Calling all changemakers!

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Are you passionate about creating a positive impact in Kiwi communities? Applications are now open for our annual charity partnership for the 2025–2026 term!

We’re looking for a charity partner to join us in making a meaningful difference over the next 12 months. If your organisation is dedicated to creating change and aligns with our values, we’d love to hear from you.

Click read more to apply.

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8 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.6% Inside!
    76.6% Complete
  • 23.4% On top!
    23.4% Complete
1188 votes
5 days ago

‘Simply irresponsible’: Wallaby likely kept as pet in Hamilton, regional council says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A wallaby spotted in Hamilton was probably kept as a pet, the regional council says - and that’s “simply irresponsible”.

The dama wallaby, which had an immature joey in its pouch, was spotted in Frankton on March 3, reported and killed, Waikato Regional Council says.

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5 hours ago

The 23-carat pie that could be New Zealand’s most expensive

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The Baker Tīrau has created what might be New Zealand's most luxurious, and expensive, take on a Kiwi classic steak and cheese pie and is auctioning it off for a good cause.

Made with wagyu beef, French red wine, the most expensive cheese he could get his hands on, and topped with 23-carat gold flakes, award-winning baker Shane Kearns is auctioning off his unique steak and cheese pie to raise funds for local volunteer fire-fighters.

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