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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.
Small businesses say rising fuel costs could soon force them to stop travelling to markets, as diesel prices climb to match petrol in Hamilton.
On Sunday, diesel and 91 petrol were both $3.44 per litre at BP Whitiora.
Hi neighbors 👋
I have a set of 4 books about computers and cybersecurity that I’d like to give away for free to a high school student who is interested in this area.
These books can really help someone who dreams about a future in IT or cybersecurity:
📘 CompTIA Network+ – … View moreHi neighbors 👋
I have a set of 4 books about computers and cybersecurity that I’d like to give away for free to a high school student who is interested in this area.
These books can really help someone who dreams about a future in IT or cybersecurity:
📘 CompTIA Network+ – explains how computer networks work (a great starting point)
📗 CompTIA Security+ – introduces how to protect systems and stay safe online
📙 CISSP Study Guide – more advanced topics for deeper understanding
📕 CISSP Practice Tests – helps check knowledge and build confidence
These are good, well-known books used by people in the industry, and they can give a young person a strong start and direction for a future career.
If you know a student who is curious about computers and wants to learn more, feel free to message me. I’d be happy to pass these on 😊
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.
… View moreFirst 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?
Hi all,
Just sharing my experience. I had the battery for my car key replaced in March 2025 at Mr. Minit in Chartwell. I was given a one‑year warranty, which seemed impressive at the time.
However, the battery stopped working early Mar 26. With the warranty card, I brought the key back to … View moreHi all,
Just sharing my experience. I had the battery for my car key replaced in March 2025 at Mr. Minit in Chartwell. I was given a one‑year warranty, which seemed impressive at the time.
However, the battery stopped working early Mar 26. With the warranty card, I brought the key back to have it checked and replaced. What I didn’t realise was that the battery was *not* actually replaced. He only tested it with a meter. When I asked whether he had replaced the battery, he said “yes,” but that wasn’t true. He then said he had tested the battery level and there was no need to replace it. When I asked to see the meter, it showed the battery was in the green zone which means it was ok.
I was then advised that I might need to replace the entire key unit. I asked whether he had properly troubleshot the issue to confirm it was the battery and not the key itself. His reply was that he normally doesn’t do that, but I was a “special case.” That means, the warranty card was a misrepresentation and there was no real intention of replacing the battery when it was faulty.
After he finally replaced the battery with a new one, my key worked perfectly again.
**Lesson learnt:**
Make sure you take a photo of your warranty card. I feel like the warranty is mostly for show — if I had lost it, I would have been charged another $20+ for a battery. Worst still, I would have to pay more to change the key unit unnecessarily.
Make sure you witness that they replace your old battery with a new one if it's still under warranty.
Keeping cash alive in rural Waikato towns is a big problem, but help could be on the way.
The Reserve Bank is proposing banks keep a minimum ability for their customers to access cash - often a lifeline in small rural communities where banks have cut branches and opening hours.
Plans for a new horse racing development south of Hamilton are centred on creating a multi-use precinct, with retail, housing, equine services and community facilities forming a key parts of the proposal.
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s (WTR) 164ha Greenfields Project in Tamahere is being … View morePlans for a new horse racing development south of Hamilton are centred on creating a multi-use precinct, with retail, housing, equine services and community facilities forming a key parts of the proposal.
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s (WTR) 164ha Greenfields Project in Tamahere is being designed as more than a replacement for the region’s existing racecourses, with a focus on building a site that serves both the racing industry and the wider community, project director Steve Bramley said.
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 … View moreDr 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.
The Enz times are upon us again.
Split Enz - featuring long-time members Tim Finn, Eddie Rayner, Neil Finn, and Noel Crombie - will now begin their six date New Zealand national tour with a just-announced show at Hamilton’s Claudelands Arena on Saturday, May 2.
A $600-million project to turn greenfield land into housing for New Zealand’s fastest-growing city is about to hit a major milestone.
The Peacocke development is Hamilton City Council’s (HCC) largest-ever infrastructure project, designed to transform 720 hectares of semi-rural land in the … View moreA $600-million project to turn greenfield land into housing for New Zealand’s fastest-growing city is about to hit a major milestone.
The Peacocke development is Hamilton City Council’s (HCC) largest-ever infrastructure project, designed to transform 720 hectares of semi-rural land in the city's south into a new urban community for up to 20,000 residents, providing 8000 new homes.
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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The Easter hunt starts here! Discover a cracking range of chocolates and treats from all around the world – including UK and USA Easter favourites like Nestlé Yorkie, Munchies, Reese’s mini eggs, and loads more. Your Easter treats are sorted!
Plus, plenty of fun Easter crafts and … View moreThe Easter hunt starts here! Discover a cracking range of chocolates and treats from all around the world – including UK and USA Easter favourites like Nestlé Yorkie, Munchies, Reese’s mini eggs, and loads more. Your Easter treats are sorted!
Plus, plenty of fun Easter crafts and accessories to keep the kids entertained and make the day egg-stra special. We’ve done the bargain hunting, now it’s your turn to grab them.
Visit your local Crackerjack or shop online – because when it’s gone, it’s gone!
As thousands of hunters are making their plans for autumn – the Roar – recreational firearms groups are urging hunters to always be 100% sure of their targets.
Te Tari Pureke - Firearms Safety Authority NZ, which chairs the Recreational Firearms Users Group, has begun a public information … View moreAs thousands of hunters are making their plans for autumn – the Roar – recreational firearms groups are urging hunters to always be 100% sure of their targets.
Te Tari Pureke - Firearms Safety Authority NZ, which chairs the Recreational Firearms Users Group, has begun a public information campaign reminding hunters everywhere of Rule #4 of the Firearms Safety Code: to identify their target beyond all doubt.
Director Communities and Corporate, Mike McIlraith, says there is an estimated 50,000-60,000 New Zealanders involved in big game animal hunting each year, and the Roar is the key event for many hunters each year.
“The Roar is a fantastic time of year for hunters to get out into the hills after a trophy animal but hunting safely and making sure everyone gets home in one piece, still must be the most important goal of every trip,” says Mike McIlraith.
“The consequences of not fully identifying your target beyond all doubt can be catastrophic. Our message to hunters is a really simple one: If you are not sure, then don’t shoot.”
Mike McIlraith says while hunting fatalities are thankfully rare, research has shown that misidentification of the target is the largest firearms related risk to New Zealand deer hunters, and 80% of the time this involves members of the same hunting group.
The Authority says hunters should not feel pressured to take a shot: “Instead, hunters should take the time to analyse their target, wait and see if it is a hind or stag, how old is the animal, how many points does its antlers have? Identifying your target means never firing at sound, shape, colour or movement alone.”
Mike McIlraith says good hunters will slow down, and run through some simple mental checks:
- Can I see the whole animal, or could this be another hunter?
- Where are my hunting companions – could this be them or someone else?
- How much of the animal can you see, if it is a hind or stag, how old is the animal, how - many points does its antlers have?
“Taking a little extra time to identify your target and check the firing zone is the key to safer hunting. No meat or no trophy is better than no mate,” he says.
The owner of a dog that was savagely mauled by a roaming pack in Huntlty says proposed changes to dog laws are a step in the right direction, but her experience shows why action can’t come soon enough.
Huntly’s Rachel Simpson, who previously spoke to the Waikato Times about the aftermath of … View moreThe owner of a dog that was savagely mauled by a roaming pack in Huntlty says proposed changes to dog laws are a step in the right direction, but her experience shows why action can’t come soon enough.
Huntly’s Rachel Simpson, who previously spoke to the Waikato Times about the aftermath of a brutal dog attack on her English bull terrier Dennis, welcomed the Government’s review of the Dog Control Act.
Do you think the Dog Control Act needs review? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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