342 days ago

Poll: Have you ever accidentally let the cat out of the bag?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hamilton Airport announced in September last year that it was going international again.

But the story itself, which was shrouded in secrecy during 15 months of negotiation, nearly came undone thanks to Kermit the dog, a 13-month-old black labrador.

Have you ever accidentally let the cat out of the bag? Tell about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you ever accidentally let the cat out of the bag?
  • 43.8% Yes
    43.8% Complete
  • 56.3% No
    56.3% Complete
16 votes
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Step by step for a great cause!

Linda Jones Retirement Village

Our amazing Hillary Hikers from Edmund Hillary Village showed their support for Bowel Cancer New Zealand's Move Your Butt campaign this month!

Sporting the bright purple and orange campaign shirts, these wonderful walkers hit the Auckland waterfront and marched from Mission Bay to Kohimarama, raising awareness for bowel cancer and the importance of early detection along the way.

Click read more to read the full story.

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16 hours ago

🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?

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21 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.

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