A 9-year-old covering 6.6km a day - for a cause
Hamish McLaughlin has set himself a mission to bike or scoot 200km in September.
He was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia as a toddler but is now six years into remission.
He's raising money to support Camp Quality, a cause close to his heart which caters to 5 to 16-year-olds who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?
At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).
Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.
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70.9% Yes
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26.2% No
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2.9% Other - I'll share below
Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?
Cast a vote and share your thoughts below.
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26.8% I love it!
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31.2% Only in designated areas
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42% No, it should be outdoors only.
Clams create a construction water challenge
Pest clams have created a challenge for NZTA as it prepares to extend the Waikato Expressway to Piarere.
The project will need water and Lake Karāpiro’s a nearby source - but it’s also infiltrated by gold clams, first found in the Waikato River in May 2023.