Have you ever had things go wrong in the water?
Six years after a split-second decision left him paralysed, Aseri Bese shares his story — and his warning — for every young Kiwi who thinks the water is safe.
This story is part of a Stuff and Water Safety New Zealand campaign to raise funds to get thousands of kids safe swimming lessons - and save lives. You can donate here.
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Poll: How are fuel prices affecting you?
We’re taking the bus or the train and trucking companies are getting slammed with price rises to simply stay on the road.
Welcome to the world of $3 a litre plus for fuel.
As the average price of 91 octane petrol across the country rose to $3.32/L at the start of the working week and politicians nervously eyed storage figures, Waikato households feeling the strain were offered little but hope.
How are fuel prices affecting you? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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0% A lot
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0% I don't drive much
‘Simply irresponsible’: Wallaby likely kept as pet in Hamilton, regional council says
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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