301 days ago

A grieving father’s crusade against family violence

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It was September 2009 and 42-year-old Helen Meads had been shot by her husband, Gregory Meads, in the horse stables of the couple's sprawling Waikato farm. She died instantly.

Her father, David White, was tasked with breaking the earth-shattering news to the couple’s children, beginning with the youngest, before the relentless churn of small-town gossip reached them first.

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8 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.3% Inside!
    76.3% Complete
  • 23.7% On top!
    23.7% Complete
1196 votes
8 days ago

Looking for kids trike

Aaron from Chartwell

Hi there, anyone got any kids trikes like this in Hamilton area, they want to get rid of. Looking for couple for craft project.

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5 days ago

‘Simply irresponsible’: Wallaby likely kept as pet in Hamilton, regional council says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A wallaby spotted in Hamilton was probably kept as a pet, the regional council says - and that’s “simply irresponsible”.

The dama wallaby, which had an immature joey in its pouch, was spotted in Frankton on March 3, reported and killed, Waikato Regional Council says.

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