Newmarket hockey dad brings megaphone to under-13 game, refuses to leave when asked
The umpire is 16. The megaphone is loud. The dad is unrepentant.
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Newtown woman's click-and-collect arrives in fridge-sized box containing one (1) grape
Woolworths says the packaging is "within tolerance". The grape is green.
Bishopdale woman convinced neighbour's solar panels are "watching her hang washing"
Complainant has filed three reports, two diagrams, and a strongly worded letter to ECan.
Roslyn clubrooms smell like "deep heat and regret", barperson confirms
Janine into her fourth season says the carpet hasn't been dry since 2019.
Taradale roundabout renaming debate enters third month, fourth nominee, first punch-up
Nobody can agree which local legend deserves it. Everyone agrees it shouldn't be Trev.
Papamoa cat named 'person of interest' in Neighbourly poll, refuses to comment
The cat, a ginger tom called Brendan, is currently leading the poll by 14 votes.
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