Colin Thorne's done a fair few miles and doesn't plan on stopping now he's 100.While his running days are behind him, Thorne has taken up walking and will line up in the 5.5km race at this weekend's Rotorua Marathon. It's the event's 60th anniversary, and being part of the celebrations was a no-brainer having completed 22 of his 50 marathons there.Thorne said he's been drawn to the event because the course is testing and it has great atmosphere."That's why I'm going back, probably for the last time. I just want to see what it's like."While few can comprehend a strict exercise regime in...…Colin Thorne's done a fair few miles and doesn't plan on stopping now he's 100.While his running days are behind him, Thorne has taken up walking and will line up in the 5.5km race at this weekend's Rotorua Marathon. It's the event's 60th anniversary, and being part of the celebrations was a no-brainer having completed 22 of his 50 marathons there.Thorne said he's been drawn to the event because the course is testing and it has great atmosphere."That's why I'm going back, probably for the last time. I just want to see what it's like."While few can comprehend a strict exercise regime in...WW…

"Hand on heart, I know I haven't put any petrol in my diesel truck," says Lizzy Smith.But the workshop has been just as adamant - fuel contamination did the damage.Smith's 2017 Ford Ranger has been off the road for four months while she disputes that cause with South Auckland Motors.The turning point has been coming to Fair Go with the results of a fuel sample test that the dealer and service agent claimed was confirmation of contamination, but which experts Fair Go spoke with say is anything but.The truck suffered a sudden mechanical failure in January, complete with loss of acceleration,...…"Hand on heart, I know I haven't put any petrol in my diesel truck," says Lizzy Smith.But the workshop has been just as adamant - fuel contamination did the damage.Smith's 2017 Ford Ranger has been off the road for four months while she disputes that cause with South Auckland Motors.The turning point has been coming to Fair Go with the results of a fuel sample test that the dealer and service agent claimed was confirmation of contamination, but which experts Fair Go spoke with say is anything but.The truck suffered a sudden mechanical failure in January, complete with loss of acceleration,...WW…

A batch of Mrs Rogers Naturals brand Gluten Free Batter Mix is being recalled due to the presence of wheat and gluten.It comes after Mrs Rogers Naturals brand Crispy Golden Batter Mix was incorrectly packaged as Mrs Rogers Naturals brand Gluten Free Batter Mix.The affected product has a best before date of 26/01/26 and batch marking 7093.The batter mix is sold in 400g bags at select Four Square, FreshChoice, New World, Pak'nSave and SuperValue supermarkets across the country."People with a gluten or wheat allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. If you have consumed this...…A batch of Mrs Rogers Naturals brand Gluten Free Batter Mix is being recalled due to the presence of wheat and gluten.It comes after Mrs Rogers Naturals brand Crispy Golden Batter Mix was incorrectly packaged as Mrs Rogers Naturals brand Gluten Free Batter Mix.The affected product has a best before date of 26/01/26 and batch marking 7093.The batter mix is sold in 400g bags at select Four Square, FreshChoice, New World, Pak'nSave and SuperValue supermarkets across the country."People with a gluten or wheat allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. If you have consumed this...WW…

An emotionally charged inquest into the death of Gore preschooler Lachlan Jones has exposed ructions between his separated parents and accusations his body was dumped.The three-year-old could not be revived after being found in a council sewage pond more than a kilometre from his home in January 2019.Two police investigations found the toddler accidentally drowned after wandering off, but his father disputed those findings.During the first two days of the inquest into Lachlan's death, Max Simpkins, the lawyer for the boy's father, had taken an accusatory tone with mother Michelle...…An emotionally charged inquest into the death of Gore preschooler Lachlan Jones has exposed ructions between his separated parents and accusations his body was dumped.The three-year-old could not be revived after being found in a council sewage pond more than a kilometre from his home in January 2019.Two police investigations found the toddler accidentally drowned after wandering off, but his father disputed those findings.During the first two days of the inquest into Lachlan's death, Max Simpkins, the lawyer for the boy's father, had taken an accusatory tone with mother Michelle...WW…

A man has been arrested after allegedly "making intimate visual recordings" of young women without their knowledge in Christchurch.It comes after several women living in the upper Riccarton and Ilam area filed complaints with police reporting they were being filmed, Detective Senior Sergeant Tania Jellyman said.The offending happened from 2023 into 2024.A 56-year-old Christchurch man is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court on May 13 on 16 charges, including five of making intimate visual recordings and seven for burglary."More charges are expected as other victims are...…A man has been arrested after allegedly "making intimate visual recordings" of young women without their knowledge in Christchurch.It comes after several women living in the upper Riccarton and Ilam area filed complaints with police reporting they were being filmed, Detective Senior Sergeant Tania Jellyman said.The offending happened from 2023 into 2024.A 56-year-old Christchurch man is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court on May 13 on 16 charges, including five of making intimate visual recordings and seven for burglary."More charges are expected as other victims are...WW…