2605 days ago

Have you encountered the "Mount Maulers"?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours, summer holidays - a time for BBQs, backyard cricket and relaxing on the beach...

However, this year little bugs have been terrorising beachgoers in the Bay of Plenty, making it pretty difficult to relax. The insects live around the high tide mark, and cause painful skin irritation.

Have you been bitten by the "Mount Maulers"? Do you have any tips and tricks to ward off these annoying little creatures? To read more, click here.
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2 days ago

🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?

Do you think you know the answer?

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14 hours ago

🐾 It’s here! Our SPCA Merch has officially launched online 🐾

The Team from SPCA Tauranga - Centre & Op Shops

We’re excited to share our brand-new range of exclusive SPCA Merch, featuring tees, tote bags, socks, bandanas, and more 🛍️

Shop the range online now 🔗 www.spcaopshops.nz...

Every purchase helps raise vital funds to protect over 55,000 animals in need across NZ every year 💙

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23 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.

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