Student at party missed quake
GOOD PARTY: Charlotte Brown, right, and her sister Laura. By Abby Brown CHARLOTTE Brown had no way of knowing that an engagement party in the Manawatu possibly saved her life. Ms Brown, a Lincoln...
View ArticleUnemployment rate hitting the provinces harder
JASON Nuku (23) has been looking for a job since moving from Tokoroa to Hamilton to study in January. Latest figures from Statistics New Zealand reveal Jason is not the only person struggling to find...
View ArticleBands offering fans innovative download idea with live show
GIG goers at Mighty Mighty have an innovative way of supporting local music – a free download code with an entry ticket. HUF and Benny Tipene from Palmerston North are giving away a code each on...
View ArticleDrought over but dairy farmers will feel flow-on effects
One of the very few green paddocks on Lois Smith’s farm. THIS YEAR’S drought, although declared over, is still causing headaches for dairy farmers. Lois Smith, a herd manager from Turakina, says: “We...
View ArticleVoters and candidates split about online voting in future
VOTING TRADITIONALLY: Wellingtonians line up at the City Council to cast their vote. VOTERS and candidates at Wellington City Council today were evenly split on the possibility of online voting in the...
View ArticleBianca van Dyk selected for Netball NZ elite development camp
BIANCA VAN DYK, daughter of Silver Fern Irene van Dyk, has been selected for Netball New Zealand’s elite development camp in December. Bianca’s dream is to play in the ANZ Championship one day and then...
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