Posts by Waikato Times
570 days ago

Mourners arrive for King's tangi

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Thousands assembled in Ngāruawāhia at Tūrangawaewae Marae on Sunday to pay respects to Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII as tribes from across the country prepare to pay their respects this week.

Members of iwi and hapu far and wide gathered to attend the 8am and 2pm pōwhiri and, amongst the crowds were three members of the Kāwhia Māori Womens Welfare League - mother-daughter-aunty trio Ruth Waterhouse, Kelly Isherwood and Tiki Porima-Ryan.

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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
1 hour ago

Police forced to name Netflix as platform for Tom Phillips documentary

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Police have confirmed Netflix will screen a reality-style documentary on fugitive Tom Phillips, after initially refusing to name the platform.

Phillips was shot dead on Te Anga Rd, west of Waitomo on September 8, after a near four-year manhunt for Phillips and his three children.

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1 hour ago

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

Linda Jones 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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