Eyewitness dived out of path of campground slip
An Australian tourist has described his terrifying escape from the Mount Maunganui landslide, saying he was swimming in a pool when a caravan smashed through a cinder block wall and crashed down beside him.
Speaking to Stuff reporter Tony Wall, the survivor Sonny Worrall from Newcastle, said he had to dive into the next pool to avoid being struck.
Multiple people are missing after a major land slide wiped out parts of a camp site at the base of Mauao in Mount Maunganui, police have confirmed.
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
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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36.6% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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62.6% No, I enjoy it
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0.8% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.3% Inside!
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23.7% On top!
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