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Day: 16 May 2023

Man Returning From Holiday Quietly Relieved His Home Hasn’t Been Totally Ransacked By Criminals

man relaxed as tv is still in place.

GORDON LIGHTFOOT | Local TV’S STILL THERE Before Simon Morgan went for his week-long trip to Taupo earlier this month, he made sure he took all the necessary steps to keep his house and its contents secure. Doors were locked, windows checked, and the security alarm was set, all so he could have peace of […]

Gore Council Succeeds In Making Gore Slightly Interesting To Rest Of New Zealand

gore mayor and councillor with fish in background

GORDON LIGHTFOOT | National PRIDE OF THE SOUTH Gore Council, a local government council that the rest of New Zealand has historically not cared about at all, has made headlines recently. Normally a place that is the butt of jokes, a bit like Hamilton and Palmy, Gore is in the news because their new mayor […]

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