880 days ago

Lotto winners who lost big

The Team Reporter from Stuff

It is a nice house, with sea views, a lovely garden and an even nicer retired couple living there. The roof leaks a bit, as the man who was supposed to repair it did not return their phone calls.

But this couple may have to sell the home, after pouring almost $1 million into a collapsed building company operated by the same man.

Read more about the human face of a business collapse here.

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More messages from your neighbours
16 minutes ago

Caring For You Like Family

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
Find out more

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16 minutes ago

Share your New Zealand music memories...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's NZ Music Month and New Zealand really has some beautiful songs from artists that we call our own.

Whether it's April Sun in Cuba, Don't Forget your Roots, or How Bizarre or Bic Runga's 'Sway' - songs have a way of unlocking memories and evoking old feelings.

In honour of NZ Music Month, share a New Zealand song or artist that is special to you and explain why.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

7 hours ago

Gifts for Mum

Jeanny Zamora from Red Cross Shop Karangahape Road

Find all sorts of gifts for all kinds of Mum here at the Red Cross 191 Karangahape Road. She deserves it 🥰