196 days ago

Poll: Would you fly Jetstar for domestic travel?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Jetstar will launch its first domestic service out of Hamilton with daily direct flights to and from the Garden City of Christchurch from December 1.

It’s the first time Jetstar has operated a domestic route out of Hamilton, and the first time two airlines will fly competing jet services on the same domestic route with Air New Zealand about to start its own Hamilton to Christchurch service on September 18.

Would you fly Jetstar for domestic travel? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Would you fly Jetstar for domestic travel?
  • 78.4% Yes
    78.4% Complete
  • 21.6% No
    21.6% Complete
37 votes
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2 hours ago

Plan to keep cash alive

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Keeping cash alive in rural Waikato towns is a big problem, but help could be on the way.

The Reserve Bank is proposing banks keep a minimum ability for their customers to access cash - often a lifeline in small rural communities where banks have cut branches and opening hours.

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1 day ago

Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.

While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.

And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?

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Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
  • 40.3% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
    40.3% Complete
  • 57.8% No, I enjoy it
    57.8% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below
    1.9% Complete
1109 votes
7 hours ago

Police forced to name Netflix as platform for Tom Phillips documentary

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Police have confirmed Netflix will screen a reality-style documentary on fugitive Tom Phillips, after initially refusing to name the platform.

Phillips was shot dead on Te Anga Rd, west of Waitomo on September 8, after a near four-year manhunt for Phillips and his three children.

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