Geraldine Mitre 10 out of zip ties — tradies staring into the middle distance
The cable-tie aisle has been described as 'a crime scene, basically'.
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Omokoroa man installs four-camera CCTV rig to monitor letterbox, nothing else
The letterbox has received two flyers and a rates notice since August.
Royal commission finds Taupo primary mufti day $47.20 short
After 47 sitting days and one submission written in glitter pen, the Commission has reported back.
Ohauiti playground shut for "aspirational maintenance" — council won't say what they're aspiring to
Slide works. Swings work. Consultant's invoice apparently doesn't.
Opoho woman's umbrella lasts four seconds, blames science
The umbrella was from Invercargill. The wind was from Opoho. Neither party is speaking.
Hokitika mailbox redecorated daily for six weeks — council won't say if it's art or a threat
Tuesday it was shells. Wednesday it was tinfoil. Nobody has seen anyone doing it.
Outer Kaiti community garden split down the middle over whether kale is a prank
Half the plot reckons it's a vegetable. The other half reckons someone's having a lend.
Marton hall double-booked: yoga class and bingo night now sharing the floor
The downward dogs are down. The bingo callers are ropeable. Nobody's leaving.
Spreydon PTA meeting enters fourth hour as Wellington transplant refuses to leave
She brought a two-litre thermos. Locals now understand this was a warning.
Mosgiel pergola passes council inspection, fails gravity by lunchtime
Consent stamped Tuesday. Structure horizontal Wednesday. Owner blames the nor'wester. Physics blames the builder.
Oamaru PTA meeting enters sixth hour as thermos dad refuses to yield floor
He arrived with a two-litre Stanley and a laminated agenda no-one had asked for.
Royal commission finds Rototuna reading log dispute 'regrettable, yet instructive'
After 14 months, 47 witnesses, and one crying deputy principal, the Commission has delivered its findings.
Karori scarecrow named best dressed at awards night that didn't happen
The sash is real. The ceremony was not. Nobody can explain the certificate.
Royal commission finds Keith the garden gnome belongs to neither Henderson family, possibly both
After 47 sitting days and one adjournment for a barbecue, the Commission delivers its findings on Awapuni's gnome question.
Te Awamutu primary demands socks hit mid-calf — parents demand a life
A three-centimetre sock discrepancy has triggered four PTA emails and one resignation.
Fendalton woman's Southland umbrella inverted in 4 seconds flat, blames "climate"
The umbrella was bought in Invercargill, which locals say should have been a warning.
Gonville petition demands leaf blower ceasefire until 10am — organiser has 34 signatures and one enemy
The enemy lives at number 42 and owns a Stihl.
Glenorchy shop's "closing down" sign now older than the owner's youngest kid
Ninth year of the everything-must-go sale. Everything is, in fact, still there.
Carterton pergola passes council inspection, fails every other test known to science
The consent is in order. The posts are not.
Bethlehem man builds six-foot scarecrow to stop u-turns, then posts apology video for it
The scarecrow is called Nigel. Nigel is not going anywhere. The man behind Nigel is, apparently, on a journey.
Murray's Holden an accidental Rangiora landmark
OC7989 hasn't moved since 2011. A sycamore is using it as a planter.
Atawhai man's kite not UFO, just very intense flying
The kite has dangly bits. The wristwatch cost more than the kite. The wind does not care.
Sumner street's funky hat man raises eyebrows and noise levels
Wagner Place residents have lodged three noise complaints and one vibe complaint in a fortnight.
Newfield dairy becomes met service annex after frost debate turns personal
Two pensioners, one thermometer, and a packet of Pineapple Lumps held hostage for forty minutes.
New Plymouth's unreadable sign leaves locals philosophically challenged
It was a Tuesday morning on the coastal walkway. Nothing about that day suggested what was about to unfold.
Hamilton candidates indistinguishable in ring road trifecta of promises
Three mayoral candidates promise to fix the ring road. None of them define ring, road, or fix.
Tawa's ogre wedding: nuns, onion tables, and unsolved mysteries
A Stuff investigation into the green-painted nuptials that have left a Tawa hall booking officer requesting a full carpet shampoo.
Local spice baron welcomes delivery as nintendo icon
Three Speights in at the Sumner pub when Macca tells me about Walter again. Mate, you won't believe this one.
Council slow to support after cat becomes permanent garden fixture
The cat is fine. The silverbeet is not. The Dunedin City Council is, as ever, reviewing.
Tekapo's mystery boats spark 340-page inquiry, still unclaimed
The Commission finds, on the balance of probabilities, that the boats have been there since at least Queen's Birthday.