111 days ago

Did you know a film crew was in Raglan?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Raglan’s transforming from surf mecca to romantic Netflix set from Hawaii this week.

After checking out towns across Australia, South America and New Zealand, Raglan stood out to be a “sweet-looking town” for Hiroshi Kurosaki, the director for Beyond Goodbye.

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22 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.
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22 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.

4 days ago

Where do you think sells the best sausages?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Through all the tumult of existence, one thing remains unchanged - the makings of a good sausage.

Frankton Butchery owner Jim Ashton reckons people are looking for something reliable and they find it at his Commerce St store, whether its 15kg-worth or a single snarler.

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