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5 days ago

Widow’s fight for change after husband’s ‘blasé’ care at Waikato Hospital

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Nigel Dring had looked forward to retirement, but only got months to enjoy it.

His death in July 2023 - two days after a medical appointment - sparked an investigation at Waikato Hospital and his widow says she’s still shocked at “blasé” treatment in the days before he died.

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Nigel Dring had looked forward to retirement, but only got months to enjoy it.

His death in July 2023 - two days after a medical appointment - sparked an investigation at Waikato Hospital and his widow says she’s still shocked at “blasé” treatment in the days before he died.

While Nigel had told one doctor he was “really struggling to breathe”, no-one made them feel like he was in danger, Lynn Dring said.

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5 days ago

Considering Renting Out Your Holiday Home?

Bachcare

Hey Neighbours,

Have you ever thought about renting out your holiday home, or wondered if you could be earning more from your current short-term rental?

As part of the Neighbourly community, Bachcare is offering a FREE short-term rental appraisal to help you understand your property’s … View more
Hey Neighbours,

Have you ever thought about renting out your holiday home, or wondered if you could be earning more from your current short-term rental?

As part of the Neighbourly community, Bachcare is offering a FREE short-term rental appraisal to help you understand your property’s earning potential.

With more than 20 years of experience, we support over 1,500 homeowners across New Zealand with 24/7 guest support, local teams on the ground, and professional cleaning services. Our goal is to make hosting simple while helping you maximise your income.

If you would like to learn more, feel free to get in touch.

The Bachcare Team
Find out more

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5 days ago

Retired doctor: Universities must ‘get over’ placement pressure

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A retired cardiologist who helped train generations of doctors says accommodating more medical students is not only doable, it is essential.

Cardiologist Clyde Wade said universities worried about the rising demand for clinical placements created by Waikato’s new medical school needed to … View more
A retired cardiologist who helped train generations of doctors says accommodating more medical students is not only doable, it is essential.

Cardiologist Clyde Wade said universities worried about the rising demand for clinical placements created by Waikato’s new medical school needed to “get over it and sort it out”.

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6 days ago

Relief for Pirongia residents as temporary Mangati bridge due to open this week

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Pirongia farmer Tegan Hills is relieved to have a temporary bridge over the Ngakoaohia Stream to reconnect her with her community.

Construction crews have installed a temporary bridge near the Mangati Stream, south of Pirongia, after the original bridge was destroyed in flooding earlier this … View more
Pirongia farmer Tegan Hills is relieved to have a temporary bridge over the Ngakoaohia Stream to reconnect her with her community.

Construction crews have installed a temporary bridge near the Mangati Stream, south of Pirongia, after the original bridge was destroyed in flooding earlier this year.

The aim is to open the bridge to traffic and reconnect State Highway 39 between Pirongia and Otorohanga by the end of the week.

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6 days ago

Poll: Do you want two hours free parking in the CBD to come back?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The popular two hours free parking scheme could return to Hamilton CBD as the mayor looks to make good on an election promise.
Details on re-introducing the scheme could be announced by the end of the week, the Waikato Times understands.

Do you want two hours free in the CBD to come back? Tell … View more
The popular two hours free parking scheme could return to Hamilton CBD as the mayor looks to make good on an election promise.
Details on re-introducing the scheme could be announced by the end of the week, the Waikato Times understands.

Do you want two hours free in the CBD to come back? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you want two hours free parking in the CBD to come back?
  • 97.6% Yes
    97.6% Complete
  • 2.4% No
    2.4% Complete
42 votes
6 days ago

Waikato dog trialist worried about lack of young blood

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

After a lifetime out on the hills with his dogs, north Waikato cockie Maurice Yearbury is as passionate about dog trialing as ever - although he’s worried about not enough young people share his passion.

Yearbury, 70, has been president of the Waikato Centre Sheep Dog Trial Association for … View more
After a lifetime out on the hills with his dogs, north Waikato cockie Maurice Yearbury is as passionate about dog trialing as ever - although he’s worried about not enough young people share his passion.

Yearbury, 70, has been president of the Waikato Centre Sheep Dog Trial Association for about five years now and reckons the centre is struggling to bring in youngsters.

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6 days ago

Waikato economy hits ‘milestone’ as card spending outstrips Wellington for fifth consecutive month

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

If you're looking for something to boast to your Wellington mates about, here it is.

Waikato shoppers spent more on their cards than those in Wellington for the fifth month in a row in February, a shift payments company Worldline says may signal a milestone in regional consumer spending … View more
If you're looking for something to boast to your Wellington mates about, here it is.

Waikato shoppers spent more on their cards than those in Wellington for the fifth month in a row in February, a shift payments company Worldline says may signal a milestone in regional consumer spending patterns.

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7 days ago

Chiefs star Etene Nanai-Seturo to depart for France

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Chiefs star Etene Nanai-Seturo is the latest New Zealand rugby player to join the offshore exodus.

The electric outside back with the big left boot will leave for France at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season after signing a three-year deal with ASM Clermont Auvergne, it was confirmed on … View more
Chiefs star Etene Nanai-Seturo is the latest New Zealand rugby player to join the offshore exodus.

The electric outside back with the big left boot will leave for France at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season after signing a three-year deal with ASM Clermont Auvergne, it was confirmed on Monday (NZ time).

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7 days ago

Homegrown putting Hamilton ‘on the map’ says event boss

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

As many as 25,000 music lovers rocked out at Hamilton’s Homegrown on Saturday, and event organiser Andrew Tuck said he’s already eyeing expansion plans for next year’s event.

The Waikato Times spoke to the Homegrown head honcho on Sunday as he helped dismantle the event stages after what … View more
As many as 25,000 music lovers rocked out at Hamilton’s Homegrown on Saturday, and event organiser Andrew Tuck said he’s already eyeing expansion plans for next year’s event.

The Waikato Times spoke to the Homegrown head honcho on Sunday as he helped dismantle the event stages after what he said was one of the best Homegrowns he’d been part of.

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7 days ago

Who would you like to see in this building?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton developer Matt Stark says he is in no rush to find a tenant for one of the city centre’s largest remaining development sites, as he searches for a major occupier for the former Federated Farmers block.

The Stark Property director outlined his vision for the Tristram and London Street … View more
Hamilton developer Matt Stark says he is in no rush to find a tenant for one of the city centre’s largest remaining development sites, as he searches for a major occupier for the former Federated Farmers block.

The Stark Property director outlined his vision for the Tristram and London Street site - touted as one of the largest commercial land sales in the central city - to attendees on a behind the fence tour of their adjoining Fonterra office development on Thursday.

Who would you like to see in this building? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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7 days ago

Poll: Did you go to Homegrown?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Punters came from far and wide to experience Kiwi music at Homegrown on Saturday.
The sun shone down on Claudelands for the festival as it made its return in a far bigger format after 18 years in Wellington.

Did you go to Homegrown? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't … View more
Punters came from far and wide to experience Kiwi music at Homegrown on Saturday.
The sun shone down on Claudelands for the festival as it made its return in a far bigger format after 18 years in Wellington.

Did you go to Homegrown? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Did you go to Homegrown?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% I know someone who did
    0% Complete
  • 0% No, but I heard it from home
    0% Complete
  • 100% No
    100% Complete
1 vote
7 days ago

Planned water charges target new home buyers

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Brand new homes could get more expensive for some Waikato buyers who risk being slapped with a new tax to pay for water.

A new plan laying out how residents will pay for water services in Hamilton City and Waikato District effectively hikes the cost of owning a new-build home by $12,500.

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7 days ago

Raglan life savers extend patrols into autumn for ‘exceptionally dangerous’ beach

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A mass rescue of 21 people was among the many incidents during a dangerous summer at Raglan’s Ngarunui Beach.

More than one in ten patrol incidents throughout New Zealand took place in Raglan, where Surf Life Saving New Zealand has announced extended lifeguard coverage into autumn.

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7 days ago

Doubts and delays plague big Hamilton waterfront hotel scheme

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A 25- storey building intended to be iconic on Hamilton’s waterfront has hit delays, with the developers behind the project appearing to have little skin in the game.

Several people who spoke anonymously to the Waikato Times had doubts about the future of the project, while Hamilton City … View more
A 25- storey building intended to be iconic on Hamilton’s waterfront has hit delays, with the developers behind the project appearing to have little skin in the game.

Several people who spoke anonymously to the Waikato Times had doubts about the future of the project, while Hamilton City Council confirmed a resource consent application has not been lodged.

However, the developer behind the hotel said yesterday that it remained “fully confident in and committed to the project.”

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8 days ago

Happy π Day!

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse wishes you all a very Happy π Day!

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