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3053 days ago

Poll: What section of the Sunday Star-Times do you enjoy reading the most?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Tell us more about what you look forward to reading each week.

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What section of the Sunday Star-Times do you enjoy reading the most?
  • 51% News
    51% Complete
  • 10.5% Focus Features
    10.5% Complete
  • 3.5% Columns
    3.5% Complete
  • 35% Sunday Magazine
    35% Complete
314 votes
3053 days ago

The untold story of the fatal Battle of Baghak

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.

The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never … View more
Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.

The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never interviewed as part of the Court of Inquiry carried out by the New Zealand Defence Force.

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3054 days ago

Fun, Free IT Kids Programme starting Tuesday, 22 August

Operations Coordinator from TechMate

We have just 4 spots remaining in our fun, free IT Kids learning programme for children aged 8-12 years. Enrol now your child now to avoid disappointment!

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3054 days ago

Health & Wellbeing Christchurch support group

Dani Rius from Dani Rius - Strategic Intervention Coach (Tony Robbins' method)

If you work in the health industry or related field, connect with the H&W ChCh Facebook group to fuel up with some positive energy to help you keep up with the emotional demands of work.
Introduce yourself and ask to be added to the group.
Looking forward to meeting more awesome Cantabrians … View more
If you work in the health industry or related field, connect with the H&W ChCh Facebook group to fuel up with some positive energy to help you keep up with the emotional demands of work.
Introduce yourself and ask to be added to the group.
Looking forward to meeting more awesome Cantabrians and welcoming them to the group!
Have a great day!
Dani

3056 days ago

Opawa school is Fundraising!

Scarlett from Woolston

Hey! My sons school is doing a fundraiser for new science & technology equipment! If you know any children you can sponsor or you can donate on the GIVEALITTLE page!
Every cent counts

givealittle.co.nz...

3059 days ago

No more FastPost

Christchurch Mail

NZ Post has just announced that it will be doing away with FastPost from January 1 next year, saying that only 1% of all mail is currently send this way. Do you use FastPost? Will you miss it? Mail continues to decline overall - is this something we should be worried about? How often do you post … View moreNZ Post has just announced that it will be doing away with FastPost from January 1 next year, saying that only 1% of all mail is currently send this way. Do you use FastPost? Will you miss it? Mail continues to decline overall - is this something we should be worried about? How often do you post things and what are you mailing?
*NOTE* Comments may be used in the Northern Outlook conversations page unless otherwise indicated. If you don't wish your comments to appear in print, please include NFP on your comment.

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3055 days ago

Everyone’s a winner with a $40 gift from Ring!

Ring

Thanks to the thousands of Neighbourly Neighbours who entered our draw for a free Ring Video Doorbell! Congratulations to Suzy P. of Auckland for taking home the grand prize!

Even if you didn’t win, we don’t want you to leave empty-handed. To show our thanks, we’re giving you an exclusive… View more
Thanks to the thousands of Neighbourly Neighbours who entered our draw for a free Ring Video Doorbell! Congratulations to Suzy P. of Auckland for taking home the grand prize!

Even if you didn’t win, we don’t want you to leave empty-handed. To show our thanks, we’re giving you an exclusive $40 discount only for Neighbourly members.

To claim your discount, simply go to Ring.com and purchase a Video Doorbell or Security Camera. During the checkout process, enter promo code NEIGHBOURLY40 to save $40 on your new device. The promo code will expire on August 31, so be sure to redeem it soon. Limit two per household.

Ring sends alerts to your phone, tablet and PC whenever motion is detected. Answer the alert, and you can see, hear and speak to people on your property from anywhere. With Ring, you’ll never miss another visitor. Because with Ring, you’re always home.
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3056 days ago

Fish Tank with Custom Made Rimu Cabinet plus accessories (no fish)

Narina from Beckenham

I’m having to sell my whole tank and pretty much everything with it (no fish).

145 litre glass tank with custom made Rimu cabinet. It's missing one of the tank's back corner wood coverings. Has a few scuffs here and there but nothing serious - pretty good condition and a real beauty … View more
I’m having to sell my whole tank and pretty much everything with it (no fish).

145 litre glass tank with custom made Rimu cabinet. It's missing one of the tank's back corner wood coverings. Has a few scuffs here and there but nothing serious - pretty good condition and a real beauty when set up.

Comes with:
200W Heater – about 1 year old
Aqua One Filter
Aqua One Light
Bubble machine (I got this second hand but never used it but it should still work)
Accessories:
7 x decorations including large ship (4 small columns and an asian looking house/hut not pictured - these have some chips)
1 x floating jellyfish (white) – my fish loved playing in and around this!
3 x double sided backdrops – that’s 6 different options!
1 x large cleaning syphon
Full chemical testing kit (almost new and costs $69 in shops)
Extra Ammonia Test strips
Chemi Carb – Carbon (half container left)
Bio Noodles – just under half container left
Small Thermometer
Small net
Prime – 325ml bottle almost full
Stability – 250ml bottle just over half full
Garlic Guard – 100ml 2/3rds full
Excel Flourish – 250ml bottle just under half full
1 x Oxyshell – 25g
1 x Holiday Fish Food
1 x bag of Aqua One Aquarium filter wool pad (70 x 24cm) - unopened

Please note no fish come with this aquarium.

Welcome to view - 0212950504
Pick up Beckenham.

Price: $600

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3056 days ago

Brand new - AquaOne 620 Fish Tank and Stand (Curved Glass & LED lighting)

Narina from Beckenham

Brand new and has not been used. I made up the stand (it was flatpacked) but a change in circumstances means I'm not going to set it up and it has to go! Over $540 in the shops and that's flat packed!!

All in mint condition - just not in boxes anymore.

Details:
* Black
* … View more
Brand new and has not been used. I made up the stand (it was flatpacked) but a change in circumstances means I'm not going to set it up and it has to go! Over $540 in the shops and that's flat packed!!

All in mint condition - just not in boxes anymore.

Details:
* Black
* Dimensions (W x D x H): 62 x 39 x 52 cm
* Litres: 90L
* Complete with built in biological wet/dry filter
* Lighting: Two-way single switch LED lighting technology; Moonlight
function with ‘Blue Only’ option or ‘All Lights’ (RGB) option. LED
lighting promotes lush plant growth, as well as intensifies the
natural colours in your fish.
* Filtration: 2 x Carbon Cartridge w/filter wool + 2 x Sponge Pads
Ceramic Noodles
* Flow Rate: 550L/hrGloss
* Black Cabinet - 62 wide x 39 deep x 76 height (cm)

Welcome to view - 0212950504
Must pick up - Beckenham.

Price: $480

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3056 days ago

Celebrating World Orangutan Day

The Warehouse New Zealand

Saturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose … View moreSaturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose these products, you’re helping to protect forests and the animals that call them home. Find out more. Learn more

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3057 days ago

Do you know someone aged between 14 and 18 years?

The Team from Ministry of Education

Would they be interested in being part of our Youth Advisory Group? Registrations of interest have opened for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education.

Encourage them to register their interest for this exciting opportunity to have a say in our education system. … View more
Would they be interested in being part of our Youth Advisory Group? Registrations of interest have opened for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education.

Encourage them to register their interest for this exciting opportunity to have a say in our education system. Register here today

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3058 days ago

Your kindness could WIN you a prize!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We're gearing up for this year's Random Acts of Kindness Day on Friday 1st September. Neighbourly members seem to be the experts when it comes to kindness. This is why we want you to share your ideas of how to celebrate the day, or even a story of a time you've experienced an … View moreWe're gearing up for this year's Random Acts of Kindness Day on Friday 1st September. Neighbourly members seem to be the experts when it comes to kindness. This is why we want you to share your ideas of how to celebrate the day, or even a story of a time you've experienced an unexpected friendly gesture. It might even be something you've seen on Neighbourly!

Comment below before Monday 28th August and we'll pick THREE lucky story tellers to win a $30 Prezzy® card.

Please note: comments may be shared with your local community newspaper and used for publication.

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3058 days ago

Save in your first year. Guaranteed.

Electric Kiwi

Hi Neighbours. We know Kiwis like a good deal. We also understand it can be tricky to tell if you are better off. At Electric Kiwi, we are so confident that you'll save in your first year, that we guarantee it. Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power company? T&C’s … View moreHi Neighbours. We know Kiwis like a good deal. We also understand it can be tricky to tell if you are better off. At Electric Kiwi, we are so confident that you'll save in your first year, that we guarantee it. Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power company? T&C’s apply. Find out more.

Figure out how much you will save in 2 minutes, grab your latest power bill and head to our handy online calculator.
Find out more

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3058 days ago

Beds

Glenys from Somerfield

Wanted either king single bed and mattress or double and mattress in good condition.

3059 days ago

Road maintenance

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

The Council has awarded contracts for $29 million of work a year to three contractors to manage road maintenance in the north, central and south of the city.

Will this affect you? Read more at Newsline.

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