Police prepare to reopen investigation into Pike River explosion
The country's top police officers are preparing to open a new investigation into the Pike River mine explosion, but some victims' families feel it's left a "sour taste".
Bernie Monk (pictured below) has laboured on behalf of some of the families of the 29 men killed when the West Coast mine exploded in November 2010. His son Michael, 23, died in the disaster. Monk says he's been ignored and "fobbed off" in his fight for justice but always knew police would "turn up back on the doorstep".
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.1% Yes
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22% No
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
Lawnmowing
We require some to mow some of our lawns for the next few weeks while I recuperate after surgery.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
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