562 days ago

'Tragic' head-on crash near Hamilton killed five people

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The stretch of highway near Hamilton where five people died in a head-on crash late Tuesday afternoon re-opened about midnight.⁠

The two-vehicle crash is the deadliest since 2022. ⁠

It happened on State Highway 3 in Ōhaupō, halfway between Hamilton and Te Awamutu, at 4.44pm on Tuesday.

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4 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.9% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.9% Complete
  • 16.1% Hmm, maybe?
    16.1% Complete
  • 11% Yes!
    11% Complete
708 votes
6 hours ago

Celebrate in Style: Craft Your Own Decor with Testpots

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Create handcrafted celebrations using Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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6 hours ago

Save a life this Christmas

NZ Blood

You’ve had the perfect gift all along. Book your blood or plasma donation today. Book to Donate

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