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A single devastating ferret attack has left a flagship Waikato conservation project reeling after it wiped out half a vital seabird colony in a bloody rampage.
Only one lone grey-faced petrel (oi) chick survived in its burrow following the initial night attack at Karioi, only to be “dragged … View moreA single devastating ferret attack has left a flagship Waikato conservation project reeling after it wiped out half a vital seabird colony in a bloody rampage.
Only one lone grey-faced petrel (oi) chick survived in its burrow following the initial night attack at Karioi, only to be “dragged away” by the same culprit days later.
Love raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, … View moreLove raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, 2025.
EarthDiverse is pleased to announce it's latest course: HIS221: "A History of the Apocalypse" with Peter Dornauf, starting this Wednesday 29 October 11:00am-1:00pm and lasting for 3 consecutive Wednesdays.
We live in dramatic times globally. Future prospects for our planet are … View moreEarthDiverse is pleased to announce it's latest course: HIS221: "A History of the Apocalypse" with Peter Dornauf, starting this Wednesday 29 October 11:00am-1:00pm and lasting for 3 consecutive Wednesdays.
We live in dramatic times globally. Future prospects for our planet are dire. Repent: The End of the World is near! This course asks why such scenarios have such a profound hold on the human psyche? The answer: history needs endings to make satisfying tales with a nice dramatic arc. Apocalypse is the ultimate story. History with no ending is just a meaningless sequence of events. This series of talks traces the history of the end of the world from biblical times down
to our own ecological disaster fears today.
Course location in Hillcrest, Hamilton. For more information and registration please click on the Read More link below.
Waikato Police are already noticing significant congestion on roads across the district as people head away for the long weekend, prompting a reminder to people to be extra patient.
“We’re already seeing southbound traffic building up south of Cambridge as people get away for the long … View moreWaikato Police are already noticing significant congestion on roads across the district as people head away for the long weekend, prompting a reminder to people to be extra patient.
“We’re already seeing southbound traffic building up south of Cambridge as people get away for the long weekend," says Senior Sergeant Andrew O'Reilly.
"Traffic though Waitakaruru and up to the Kopu bridge is also likely to become heavily congested.
"If you’re considering travelling this afternoon, please consider that roads are already very busy, and travel times will be longer.”
Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.
So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇
… View moreKiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.
So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇
Interested in what kiwis have to say? Andrea Vance shares some opinions in the Post.
A Hillcrest tenant has been ordered to cough up more than $8000 to her former landlord after the Tenancy Tribunal ruled the property “had been intentionally made dirty”.
In total the woman has been ordered to pay $8855.66, including $1663 for rubbish removal, $443.07 for a skip bin, $2487 … View moreA Hillcrest tenant has been ordered to cough up more than $8000 to her former landlord after the Tenancy Tribunal ruled the property “had been intentionally made dirty”.
In total the woman has been ordered to pay $8855.66, including $1663 for rubbish removal, $443.07 for a skip bin, $2487 for cleaning, $2800 on wall repairs and $795 for lock/key replacement and window repair.
Hear about reporter Avina Vidyadharan's quest to learn swimming skills.
"I wanted a miracle. Ten lessons in, I’d emerge from the pool sleek and streamlined, slicing through blue water like a fish with a press pass. After nine classes, I’ve learned two things: fish don’t file on … View moreHear about reporter Avina Vidyadharan's quest to learn swimming skills.
"I wanted a miracle. Ten lessons in, I’d emerge from the pool sleek and streamlined, slicing through blue water like a fish with a press pass. After nine classes, I’ve learned two things: fish don’t file on deadline, and that dream was arrogant."
Do you remember learning to swim? How was it for you? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Businesses in Hamilton’s CBD are calling for tighter control of off-leash dogs.
It comes amid a significant rise in dog related complaints with 122 in 2024-25, the highest in five years.
Have you come across a roaming dog in the central city? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you … View moreBusinesses in Hamilton’s CBD are calling for tighter control of off-leash dogs.
It comes amid a significant rise in dog related complaints with 122 in 2024-25, the highest in five years.
Have you come across a roaming dog in the central city? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
We’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.
To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening … View moreWe’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.
To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening tip.
Winners announced Wednesday, October 29 - good luck and happy gardening! ?
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Choose from our huge range of paints and colours designed and made in New Zealand. Bring out the best in your home with Resene, NZ’s Most Trusted Paint
Saving Chateau Tongariro just got cheaper thanks to new earthquake strengthening rules that could slash millions from repair bills.
However, Ruapehu District mayor Weston Kirton, whose council has championed the saving of the iconic heritage hotel, is not getting too excited, saying earthquake … View moreSaving Chateau Tongariro just got cheaper thanks to new earthquake strengthening rules that could slash millions from repair bills.
However, Ruapehu District mayor Weston Kirton, whose council has championed the saving of the iconic heritage hotel, is not getting too excited, saying earthquake strengthening costs were “another part of the puzzle, but a significant one”.
Do you know of a building that might benefit from the earthquake rating rule changes? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Hamilton’s next big roading project just got a boost.
Southern Links - a 32km transport project in Hamilton’s south - is getting $100m of funding released to speed up the journey to construction.
The roads will “complete the missing connection between West Hamilton and SH1”, according to … View moreHamilton’s next big roading project just got a boost.
Southern Links - a 32km transport project in Hamilton’s south - is getting $100m of funding released to speed up the journey to construction.
The roads will “complete the missing connection between West Hamilton and SH1”, according to an NZTA factsheet.
Are you a fan of the Southern Links plan? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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Opinion columnist Lyall Macfarlane has been shocked to see Christmas decorations start appearing - what do you think?
“Christmas comes but once a year.” But based on recent experience, the festival takes up about a quarter of it.
I saw my first Christmas retail displays last week – 3 of … View moreOpinion columnist Lyall Macfarlane has been shocked to see Christmas decorations start appearing - what do you think?
“Christmas comes but once a year.” But based on recent experience, the festival takes up about a quarter of it.
I saw my first Christmas retail displays last week – 3 of them, in early October.
A couple of days ago, my local mall’s walkways were festooned with trestle tables groaning under the weight of Yuletide novelty goods. You know the thing – archangels, elves, Christmas trees and Father Christmases/Santas in various poses. Some jolly old gents were capable of doing a wee jig while ho, ho, hoing or singing a jolly old festive ditty, far too early.
Moroni Williams walks as many as 14 dogs at once, but he’d like to walk 20.
Today’s pack walk starts like any other, with Williams picking up the dog poo. With 15 dogs, it takes a while.
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