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Julie Dann and Darren Risby are calling for better warning signs on the windy gravel 309 Road in Coromandel after a car nearly skidded over the edge last week. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Woman dragged from car precariously hanging off cliff

23 Feb, 2020 4:16pm
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The driver was too scared to move so she yelled for help to be pulled out.

Thames Coromandel mayor Sandra Goudie wants to hear from the community about the council's proposed 10 per cent rates increase. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Ratepayers to cough up for TCDC's $12m costs blowout

11 Feb, 2020 4:56pm
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Thames Coromandel home and bach owners face a 10 per cent rates rise, plus higher charges.

Thames Coromandel mayor Sandra Goudie says costs have increased

NEW ZEALAND

Bach owners face massive rates hike after council blows budget

10 Feb, 2020 9:08pm
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TCDC ratepayers will be hit with a much higher rates increase in 2020/21.

NEW ZEALAND

Coronavirus: Kiwi could be in lockdown until April

10 Feb, 2020 4:17pm
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Kiwi living in Wuhan says he has enough protective gear to go outside five more times

Leah Robertson and her 4-year-old daughter were visiting family in Jinan in Eastern China when the city

NEW ZEALAND

Coronavirus: Kiwi passenger gobsmacked over lack of checks

10 Feb, 2020 7:25am
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Kiwi mum who arrived back from China last week said no one checked them for coronavirus.

A passenger has died on the Ovation of the Seas cruise ship which is underway from Sydney to the Bay of Islands in Northland. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Passenger dies on Ovation of the Seas cruise ship

4 Feb, 2020 7:59pm
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The ship involved in the White Island eruptions has been linked to another tragedy.

Jessica Seo with her daughter Faith, 4, wants her daughter to be able to play with friends without having to lie on the floor. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Family's scramble: Race against time for life-changing surgery

26 Jan, 2020 8:00am
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Faith's parents want her to be able to walk and talk and play like other 4-year-olds.

The Hartely 16 yacht was carrying a family of six when it started sinking between Church Bay and Kowharewa Bay in Northland on Monday. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Four children among those saved in Northland boat rescue

21 Jan, 2020 5:27pm
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Two paddle boarders raced over to the sinking boat with spare life jackets.

About 45 fishery officers worked alongside police to uncover illegally caught fish in the lower Firth of Thames. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Fishy business: More than 20 tonnes of seafood caught and onsold illegally

14 Jan, 2020 3:49pm
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More than 20 tonnes of fish may have been caught and onsold illegally.

Charlie Corfield, 2, with her delicious strawberries she picked from Zaberri in Riverhead. Photo / Marta Ockularczyk

NEW ZEALAND

Strawberry season ends on a high note

13 Jan, 2020 7:00pm
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Get these treats while they're ripe and ready ...

April Shwe and her fiance Bobby Paul have booked a new venue for their wedding after being blown away by many generous offers. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Wedding turnaround: Couple offered 'dream venue' after being ditched

12 Jan, 2020 7:00pm
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"I was nearly in tears because he was offering us so much."

April Shwe and Bobby Paul are now without a reception venue for their wedding at the end of the month. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

'Screwed over': Couple distraught at double-booked wedding venue

8 Jan, 2020 11:40am
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Auckland restaurant accepts more lucrative booking leaving couple without reception venue.

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi literary giant Dick Scott dies

7 Jan, 2020 2:20pm
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Important New Zealand historian Dick Scott who cast light on the history of Parihaka dies.

Two vans have collided on Kopu-Hikuai Rd / SH25a between Kirikiri Valley Rd and Puketui Rd in the Coromandel this evening. Photo / Google Maps

Vans collide on Coromandel's dangerous Kopu-Hikuai Rd

6 Jan, 2020 8:05pm
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Emergency services are responding to another crash on Coromandel's SH25a this evening.

Orcs take a rest from filming in Epping Forest for a new chapter based on the epic trilogy, 'The Lord Of The Rings'. Photo / Getty

ENTERTAINMENT

Calling on the toothless, wrinkly and skinny: Lord of the Rings wants you

6 Jan, 2020 7:28pm
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A Game of Thrones style cast is being sought for the new Lord of the Rings TV show.

Seven Sharp hosts Hilary Barry and Jeremy Wells are dressed from tip to toe out of TVNZ's $168,948 wardrobe budget. Photo / File

ENTERTAINMENT

TVNZ wardrobe spend revealed: The cost of dressing television stars

5 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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It's about recycling and reusing when it comes to choosing what TVNZ's presenters' wear.

Leigh Cole is ecstatic to be reunited with his English staffy dog Evie four days after she disappeared from a Kohimarama home while her family ate Christmas lunch. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Dog who disappeared on Christmas Day reunited with owner

29 Dec, 2019 4:15pm
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The pooch who disappeared while her family tucked into Christmas lunch has been found.

The nice warm weather is expected to continue in Auckland and most of the country for a second week. Photo / Alex Burton

NEW ZEALAND

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day set to see best temps this week

29 Dec, 2019 3:28pm
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Get beach ready - more fine and sunny days expected this week.

Firefighters says 11 people were inside the property at Landsdale Place in Massey when it caught fire this morning. Photo / West Harbour Fire Brigade

NEW ZEALAND

'The heat was intense': Large blaze destroys Massey home

29 Dec, 2019 12:44pm
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Neighbour woken by loud bangs, intense heat and a bright light as house destroyed by fire.

The $6.49 million Victoria St buildings in Hamilton are operating at a net loss of almost $100,000 in the first year of owning them. Photo / Nikki Preston

BUSINESS

Council accused of breaking promises on 'cost neutral' Victoria St buildings

12 Dec, 2019 8:20am
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Councillors thought the buildings would come at no extra cost - they were wrong.

Lilah Hall died after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway on Sunday. Photo / Givealittle

NEW ZEALAND

'Beautiful soul who loved to dance': Tributes for driveway death toddler

11 Dec, 2019 9:49am
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'I can not even begin to express the sadness and loss we are feeling.'

William Pike says the White Island volcanic eruption has brought back some tough memories after he lost a leg following a lahar at Mount Ruapehu in 2007. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

A survivor's tale: Victims 'likely to be injured by debris and hot rocks'

10 Dec, 2019 4:31am
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Volcanic eruption survivor recalls 2007 ordeal: "It was a horrific situation to be in."

Teremoana Tuakana, a member of the New Zealand wheelchair basketball team, died after returning from a tri-nations tournament in Thailand on Sunday. Photo / File

SPORT

Coroner confirms reason for NZ sport star's sudden death

27 Nov, 2019 12:30pm
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A coroner has confirmed there will be no post-mortem due to the clear case.

Pinnacle Midlands Health Network chief executive John Macaskill-Smith says the AWS Experiential Village demonstrates how everyday technology can help better manage healthcare. Photo / Mike Scott

NEW ZEALAND

Meet Dr Alexa: A glimpse into the future of healthcare

27 Nov, 2019 10:05am
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Digital assistants like Alexa could soon be managing your healthcare and keeping you well.

Teremoana Tuakana, 34, had just fulfilled his dream of playing in the NZ Wheelchair Basketball team in a tri-nations tournament against South Africa in Thailand. Photo / Facebook

SPORT

Shock death: Mystery illness claims NZ sports star's life

27 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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Tere Tuakana's partner sat by his bedside as he took his last breath.

Annabelle, 3, and her parents Maria and Alex Geisler.

NEW ZEALAND

Blinded by treatment injury: Family battles 'arrogant' ACC

26 Nov, 2019 12:00pm
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Pre-schooler has undergone more than 25 surgeries.

A rare black-and-white koru painting by Gordon Walters, estimated to be worth between $500,000 and $800,000, is to be sold at auction on Tuesday. Image / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Gordon Walters' koru artwork being auctioned for second time in 20 years

25 Nov, 2019 6:05pm
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Rare koru artwork by Gordon Walters could reach a record price for the artist.

Hamilton City Council took five months to give a tenant notice after a survey found the upstairs flat at 264 Victoria St had hygiene and safety issues. Photo / Nikki Preston

NEW ZEALAND

Council rents out flat with leaks, mould and poor ventilation

20 Nov, 2019 2:59pm
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HCC earned $25,000 from renting out the substandard Victoria St flat in the last year.

Hauraki District Council's elected members stayed at Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel in Tirau to learn about council business and each other. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Tens of thousands of dollars spent on briefing this term's councillors

19 Nov, 2019 2:46pm
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Five Waikato councils whisk councillors away to retreats to brush up on council business.

SkyCity wants to boost the number of pokie machines at its Hamilton casino to 399. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Hearing for SkyCity's unprecedented pokie machine application starts Tuesday

18 Nov, 2019 2:33pm
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SkyCity thinks swapping black jack tables for slot machines is fair, council disagrees.

Three appliances battled a fire in Midshipman Court in Gulf Harbour this afternoon after reports a roof had caught fire after being struck by lightning. Image / Google

NEW ZEALAND

Flooding and lightning strikes hit the Hibiscus Coast

11 Nov, 2019 4:06pm
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Weather chaos: Firefighters called to house fire and flooding in north Auckland.

The $200 million development proposed for Mission Bay would comprise apartments, retail space and a movie theatre. Image / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Developer fights to have decision over $200m Mission Bay development overturned

5 Nov, 2019 7:43pm
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Ratepayer group vows to continue to fight Mission Bay development after appeal is lodged.

Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa NZ council member Dr Chris Henry says a Rural Health Commissioner is needed to advocate for the country's 600,000 rural people. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Government urged to appoint Rural Health Commissioner

5 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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Rural doctor says rural people are not getting the same level of healthcare as city folk.

Kushila Stein from Warkworth was returning to the yacht she was helping deliver when she lost an oar and drifted out to sea. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi lost at sea used plastic bags, lollies to survive

4 Nov, 2019 8:01pm
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Warkworth traveller wrapped herself in plastic bags to keep warm after dinghy went adrift.

The woman had been shopping at Pak'nSave in Papakura, where her family believe someone saw her entering her PIN. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Mugged, $2000 stolen: Elderly woman 'targeted' after supermarket visit

30 Oct, 2019 5:53am
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The woman's friends believe the offender watched her enter her pin number at Pak'nSave.

Owha the leopard seal is only breathing from one nostril after she appears to have been shot in the face. Photo / Alex Grabham

NEW ZEALAND

$5000 reward offered: Who shot Owha?

29 Oct, 2019 4:56pm
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Waitematā's leopard seal Owha is breathing from one nostril after being shot in the face.

The new bus ticketing system will be rolled out across nine regions, including the BusIt network in the Waikato, by April 2020 following a two-year delay. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Cross-regional bus ticketing system balloons to $14.5m

29 Oct, 2019 11:01am
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Regional bus system costing $14.5m is due to be replaced by a national one by 2026.

Firefighters are struggling to put out the fire at the new SkyCity Convention Centre which is still under construction. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

SkyCity Convention Centre could collapse if fire burns long enough - expert

23 Oct, 2019 5:18am
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"It sounds terrible": Structural engineer says lengthy blaze could deform the steel beams.

Frank McInally and Jan Sedgwick argued in a Waikato District Council meeting. Photo / NZ Herald

NEW ZEALAND

'Get on your broomstick': Details of council conduct complaint revealed

21 Oct, 2019 9:23pm
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Ombudsman orders Waikato District Council to release report into councillor's behaviour.

Justin Rummel competes against World Chilli Eating Championship winner Shahina Waseem in the UK last week. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Waikato man proves he can handle the heat in World Chilli Eating Championship

21 Oct, 2019 2:10pm
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NZ's chilli eating champion bring winner brings back world champion belt

The hosts of Three's show The Project - Jeremy Corbett, Jesse Mulligan and Kanoa Lloyd - are among a number of MediaWorks employees facing an uncertain future. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

MediaWorks sale: Will Three's top TV talent jump ship?

20 Oct, 2019 5:38pm
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TV3 presenters will be brushing up their CVs and looking for work outside MediaWorks.

Police investigate the scene in Te Atatu Peninsula on Sunday morning. Photo / Dubby Henry

NEW ZEALAND

Alleged van heist: Owner who confronted thief acted in self defence - police

16 Oct, 2019 3:58pm
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The man who died after Sunday's altercation has been named by police.

NEW ZEALAND

Cause of death needs to be determined in Te Atatu burglary: Law expert

15 Oct, 2019 9:00pm
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Law experts say self defence valid defence only if a person personally under threat.

The Huntly community is rallying behind its long-serving paramedic John Holmes. Photo / Change.org

NEW ZEALAND

'Harsh': Support gathers for demoted paramedic

9 Oct, 2019 8:35pm
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More than 4000 people say St John was too harsh in demoting Huntly paramedic.

Waikato District Council candidate Kawena Jones strongly denies allegations he has influenced voters and says he has run a positive and pro-active campaign. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Complaint about rival Waikato District candidate forwarded to police

8 Oct, 2019 7:00pm
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A Waikato councillor complained rival candidate was influencing voters, Police involved

Police have been searching for a man who was last seen in the water near Auckland's Waterfront in the early hours of this morning. Photo / Hayden Woodward

NEW ZEALAND

Ferry disruptions as search for missing man continues

7 Oct, 2019 3:47pm
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Hundreds of ferry passengers disrupted tonight while police search waterfront for man.

Eliza-Jayne Coetzee, 13, died after falling from her horse on a paddock near the Omarama airfield. Photo / Google Maps

NEW ZEALAND

Girl who died horse riding named

5 Oct, 2019 5:39pm
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Eliza-Jayne Coetzee, 13, died after falling from a horse in Omarama.

Ryan Hamilton, right, with mayor Andrew King at his swearing-in ceremony in February 2018. Photo / Hamilton City Council

NEW ZEALAND

Ratepayers pay $5200 for councillor to attend course days before election

3 Oct, 2019 7:00pm
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Ryan Hamilton won't get to use his newly gained skills in council if he is not re-elected.

Waikato Cherry Tree Festival collapsed in its third year after it failed to secure a resource consent to hold the 10- day event. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Festival organisers collapsed owing $200,000

1 Oct, 2019 4:20pm
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Waikato Cherry Tree Festival organiser is trying to get a loan to repay everyone

Hamilton City Council east ward candidate Tim Young says he didn't realise he was renting out a flat illegally due to a

NEW ZEALAND

Council candidate unknowingly rented out illegal property

1 Oct, 2019 9:10am
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Council candidate says he did not know the dwelling he was renting out was illegal

Far-right Canadian speakers Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux being interviewed by Paddy Gower in the Newshub Studios after they were banned from the Bruce Mason Theatre. Photo / Caolan Robertson

NEW ZEALAND

High Court backs Auckland Council decision to cancel Southern and Molyneux event

30 Sep, 2019 6:28pm
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High Court rules Auckland Council within its rights to cancel far right speaking event.

Dozen of orange balloons were set free in the boy's memory. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'I will never get over this': drowned toddler's mum

29 Sep, 2019 10:07am
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"I never thought it would happen to me... I can't really function at all."

Murray Kayes was heading to a new fishing spot in his boat Sea Lion (pictured) when they spotted two men waving at them in the Manukau Harbour. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Traumatic rescue after boat flips on Manukau Bar

24 Sep, 2019 6:39pm
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The rescuers spotted the men in their bright yellow life jackets waving at them.

Hamilton councillor Mark Bunting's car was snapped parked in a car park reserved for mobility cardholders outside Claudelands Event Centre for a candidate event. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Hamilton councillors snapped using mobility parks for council event

24 Sep, 2019 7:32am
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Hamilton councillor says he moved his car after he was told he was in a mobility car park

Pull out your umbrella and crank up the heater - it's going to be a wet, windy and cold week. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Grab your umbrella: It's going to bucket down

23 Sep, 2019 4:44pm
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Brrr - it's going to be a cold, wet and windy week.

The Waikato Cherry Tree Festival, held at the English Cherry Tree Manor in Tamahere, has been cancelled and the company that runs it has been put into liquidation. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Waikato Cherry Tree Festival goes into liquidation as organisers promise to fix it

22 Sep, 2019 1:22pm
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Organisers of failed Waikato Cherry Tree Festival vow to make it up to ticket holders.

Cricket has already gained 3kg and is starting to walk normally again now he's being cared for by a foster family. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

SPCA staff shocked: Skeletal puppy unable to move

17 Sep, 2019 7:40pm
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Hamilton SPCA says Cricket's case was one of the worst of its type it has ever seen.

The apartment that was sub-let on Airbnb is at 148 Quay St, Auckland Central.

NEW ZEALAND

Airbnb cheek: Tenants fined, lose profit over sub-let flat

17 Sep, 2019 11:40am
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Couple who intentionally sub-let apartment on Booking.com broke tenancy agreement.

Hamilton councillor Siggi Henry said she was really sorry for parking in a mobility car park at Hamilton Gardens because she was running late to an official function. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Hamilton councillor sorry for parking in mobility car park

16 Sep, 2019 7:10pm
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"I'm German. I hate being late. That's my major problem," councillor Siggi Henry said.

TV presenter Mike McRoberts will pose for selfies before hosting Hamilton's mayoral debate on Wednesday. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

About 700 people expected at Mike McRobert's mayoral debate in Hamilton

10 Sep, 2019 8:20pm
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Celebrity-hosted evening at Claudelands Event Centre expected to cost ratepayers $15,000.

An acupuncturist failed to provide adequate care when she punctured a patient's lungs while treating her for an arm and wrist injury. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Acupuncturist punctures patient's lungs during treatment

9 Sep, 2019 4:34pm
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She went to be treated for an arm and wrist injury, but left with two punctured lungs.

Emma's Food Bag owner Emma Emery-Sinclair said being honest with her customers that the business was struggling was a good move. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Local food bag asks for help on the brink of closure

9 Sep, 2019 4:24pm
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"This is not an easy thing to tell you, but we are having a tough time": Owner bares soul.