Is that sore throat strep throat?
There has been a rise in recent cases of strep throat in Huntly. If left untreated, streptococcal A can develop into rheumatic fever and cause heart damage and lifelong health consequences.
Over in Hamilton, it's worth keeping an eye on those winter sore throats too. Most Waikato pharmacies offer free throat swab testing for children aged 4-19.
Read more here.
Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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35.5% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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64.5% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
Seven the magic number for Ruakura Superhub warehouse project
It’s not quite the seven wonders of the ancient world, but the seven warehouses of the Ruakura Superhub are promising big things.
The new addition close by the inland port on the outskirts of the city will augment the numerous multi-million dollar investments already there.
Do you recognise these people?
Police investigating a serious assault in Matangi are asking the public for help in identifying the offenders.
Two people were trying to speak to the occupants of a dark-coloured Ford Falcon on Saturday night that was doing noisy burnouts in the semi-rural area.
Anyone with information should contact 105 either over phone or online by clicking “Update Report”. Please use file number 260301/0526.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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