Severe thunderstorm watch for central North Island and upper South Island
A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the following areas: Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Taumarunui, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupo, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Taihape, Manawatu, Tararua, Marlborough, Nelson, Buller, Westland, and Canterbury High Country.
Take care when driving as heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding, and may lead to slips and hazardous driving conditions. Keep up to date here
Neighbourly challenge: Who can solve the daily riddle?
I have a crown but am not a king.
I'm prickly on the outside but sweet within.
What am I?
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Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.
Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?
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43.1% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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56.2% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
Haven Falls Funeral Home Ki Rotorua
Haven Falls are very blessed to be opening their new branch in Rotorua.
Located at 271 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua these facilities offer a large chapel, dining hall and extended off road parking.
We invite you at anytime to pop in and speak with one of our team members and have a look around the facilities offered.
We operate 24 hours 7 days a week.
0800 428366