A Brit, a Jamaican, and a Kiwi sit in a kitchen on the side of a volcanic island talking about what would happen to us if the volcano above erupted… We have been struggling through…
A Brit, a Jamaican, and a Kiwi sit in a kitchen on the side of a volcanic island talking about what would happen to us if the volcano above erupted… We have been struggling through…
Looking back on how the week panned out for police in Te Awamutu. Monday – Police recovered two stolen motor vehicles. One had been seen frequently throughout the day. A number of people saw it…
“You’ve never seen it miss this house, and miss that house, and come after you!” said Dr. Jo Harding, meteorologist in the 1996 movie Twister. This quote kept playing through my head while walking around…
Why is a community like a cake? Collect the ingredients, mix them carefully, warm ’em up and most of those at the table will enjoy and benefit from the treat of sharing . Most of…
In my wrap up of the week today I note an incident at a supermarket. I need to say this: toy guns are not toys. A group of teenagers went to a supermarket with toy…
The almost indecent haste Waipā District councillors decided to continue with First Past the Post for the next two local body elections, given the woeful 39.65 per cent turnout at last year’s election, came as…
Our regular columnist Janine Krippner reports from the Cumbre Vieja volcanic ridge on the island of La Palma in Canary Islands. In the past four days I have seen more destruction and loss than across…
Apologies for my absence over last two weeks, I had Fieldays duties and then took a break. Here’s how last week looked for Te Awamutu police… Monday – Police attended a burglary where a vehicle…
Congratulations to Dale-Maree Morgan on becoming the new Māori Ward councillor for Waipā. All the very best Dale-Maree. Our Community Board looks forward to working with you. Possibly the topical item on our agenda this…
There have been many sporting highlights for me in a 40-year career as a journalist. Being waterside at the Sydney Olympics when Rob Waddell won his rowing gold medal, Auckland taking the Ranfurly Shield on…
