Author: Alice Parminter

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Read more about the article From racing to walkies for ‘ideal’ pet breed
Six hounds, along with their owners, were among the 11,000 greyhounds on a global walk in September. Photo: SUPPLIED/JAN CURRAN

From racing to walkies for ‘ideal’ pet breed

In Jan Curran’s Waihī home, an entire sofa and several outdoor cushions are reserved for her greyhounds, Rihanna and Molly. The slender, elegant canines spend much of their time lounging…

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Read more about the article Legging it to Waikino for 23rd annual art show
Artist Rod Hawkins with his surfboard sculpture, one of three pieces he will be entering in ARTWaikino’s exhibition this Labour Weekend. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Legging it to Waikino for 23rd annual art show

Waikino artist Rod Hawkins stands proudly in his back garden, next to a surfboard adorned with a pair of disembodied prosthetic legs. The unusual sculpture is one of his entries into…

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Read more about the article ‘Closure’ imminent for owner of damaged home
A slip in Thornton Bay damaged the back of one home and threatened several more. Photo: SUPPLIED

‘Closure’ imminent for owner of damaged home

Ninety-five year old Dennis Raines can no longer drive past his red-stickered home in Thornton Bay. “He’s still really quite upset about the whole thing,” Dennis’ son Neil said. “He’s been through…

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