Urgent found cat
URGENT: Please share!
This elderly neutered male cat has been taken into CareVets Chartwell today by a member of public. He is not microchipped or wearing a collar, but has been desexed. We do not know exactly where he was found, but we need to find an owner ASAP.
If this is your cat, or you know where he is from, please phone SPCA on 078474868 or Chartwell Carevets on 078559072.
NBLY Conversations: What is the etiquette for bin day?
We think there are unspoken rules for bin day, but are we adhering to the same ones?
Do you think twice about dragging your bin to the pavement in the early hours? Do you mind if neighbours put excess rubbish in your bin? Share your bin day etiquette and let's compare notes!
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Family's fight to keep classroom killer behind bars
The murder of teacher Lois Dear in her Tokoroa classroom 18 years ago shocked the country.
Now, as her killer Whetu Te Hiko becomes eligible for release, her son, Kevin McNeil, vows to do all he can to keep him incarcerated.
What do you think of the mayor's suggestion?
Hamilton’s mayor wants to cut a 19.9% rates increase proposed for next year - and she’d support selling some city council asset sales to help.
Paula Southgate said she wants to pull the increase back towards the originally proposed 16.3%, which would be challenging but could make a $100-a-year difference for the average Hamilton home.