384 days ago

Poll: Would you make a citizen's arrest?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A dairy owner whose brother was murdered while trying to stop a robbery is urging retailers to prioritise their safety if they attempt a citizen’s arrest.

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith last week announced a proposed expansion of powers aimed at retail crime that would make the arrests possible at any time of day and for any crime.

Would you make a citizen's arrest? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Would you make a citizen's arrest?
  • 17.9% Yes
    17.9% Complete
  • 35.9% In certain situations
    35.9% Complete
  • 46.2% No
    46.2% Complete
39 votes
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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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10 days ago

Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!

Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫

What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇

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2 hours ago

Drone ‘incident’ during Balloons Over Waikato landing

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A pilot taking part in Balloons Over Waikato had an incident with a drone in Hamilton on Tuesday morning.

The incident happened while the balloon was landing at Wake Park, near Aberdeen School in Dinsdale.

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