New ZealandThe birth of a revolution in laundryThis 1915 washing machine revolutionised clothes washing in the early 1900s. Up until then washing was done by hand, using a tin bucket (or a copper) and boiling water.07 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandAbandoned puppies found starvingA Masterton man was surprised to discover three starving puppies dumped in the bushes near the river at Hood Aerodrome while walking his dog on Saturday afternoon.06 May 12:37 AM
New ZealandDog handler devastated over lost dogA devastated police dog handler returned to the rugged Tararua Ranges amid heavy weather warnings yesterday to search for his dog.05 May 07:13 PM