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Teen Sharonika Prasad used to be scared, of life, of opportunity. She lacked self-confidence. ‘‘I had a negative mind set in which I had beliefs that I would never be successful at anything, with a very low self-esteem. ‘‘I made excuses because I had no motivation and little confidence and … View moreTeen Sharonika Prasad used to be scared, of life, of opportunity. She lacked self-confidence. ‘‘I had a negative mind set in which I had beliefs that I would never be successful at anything, with a very low self-esteem. ‘‘I made excuses because I had no motivation and little confidence and I let life pass me by even if it was a wonderful opportunity because I was so afraid of the unknown.’’
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MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Taranaki.
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Area: Northern Taranaki
Valid: 8 hours from 11:00pm Monday to 7:00am Tuesday
Forecast: … View moreMetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Taranaki.
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Area: Northern Taranaki
Valid: 8 hours from 11:00pm Monday to 7:00am Tuesday
Forecast: Expect 70 to 100mm of rain to accumulate about the Mountain, and 40 to 60mm elsewhere. Peak intensities of 20 to 30mm/hr, especially about the Mountain, and thunderstorms possible.
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Online shopping is getting more popular by the day, but with the convenience of getting parcels delivered to your home comes the danger of potential theft.
Have you ever had an online delivery go missing once it has been delivered?
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