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Severe weather warning - strong winds expected
A deepening low pressure system over the Tasman Sea is forecast to move southeast across the North Island during Wednesday, then move away to the southeast of New Zealand early Thursday.
Area: Wellington and Marlborough Sounds
Valid: 9 hours from 4:00pm Wednesday to 1:00am Thursday
Forecast: Severe southerly gales gusting 120 km/h in exposed places.
Changes: Watch has been upgraded to a Warning.
Area: Wairarapa including the Tararua District
Valid: 11 hours from 2:00pm Wednesday to 1:00am Thursday
Forecast: Rain accumulation may approach Warning criteria.
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Poll: Do you believe in ghosts?
Just for a little bit of fun, we'd love to know whether Kiwis believe in ghosts. What goes on in our communities that we don't know about!
Perhaps you've seen a ghost or lived in a haunted home in New Zealand. We'd love to know, so vote in our poll and share your experiences in the comments below.
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55.4% Yes
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42.4% No
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2.2% Other - I'll share below
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Spring
Spring has sprung at Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie! Be the first to browse through our new spring arrivals!
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Poll: Have you kept trinkets from your life?
Many of us are sentimental about our childhoods and lives, and some even collect things to remember moments or people.
Share what you've held on to over the years and whether you still have it today. Feel free to share photos too, we'd love to see.
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88.5% Yes
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11.5% No