When twin boys, Oliver and Luca Mackintosh were born early at 36 weeks’ gestation, Mum Renee discovered the importance of having a comfortable space to spend time with whanau during...
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What’s your name, where are you from and what’s your occupation? Juliette Capaldi, from Christchurch but married into the Capaldi name from Italy. I am a portrait photographer, specialising in...
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Ronald McDonald House South Island has received great support from the team at Miles Toyota over many years. This support has enabled us to welcome hundreds of families into a...
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It was only days before Christmas last year when 7-month-old Blake had his first seizure. He was at home with his family – Mum Rachell, Dad Sam and 20-month-old brother...
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Shinée and Brandon Young of Riverton are the first to admit they knew nothing of the Ronald McDonald Family Room before they needed it. Now, having stayed twice in four...
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We first met Irish teacher Muireann, and partner, British builder Richard in September 2020. Having no family nearby can be hard at the best of times but when Muireann required...
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Kristine Isurda lives in Christchurch with her family: husband Abner and daughters Nieve Zabbriah (4) and Amberleigh Rich (8 months). Kristine and Abner are both from the Philippines, but their...
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Deanna Edmonds was pregnant with her third child and caught by surprise when, at 29 weeks and 2 days, her waters broke while hopping into bed. She went to the...
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In a year desperate for good news stories one of New Zealand’s top athletes certainly overdelivered. Hokitika-raised, Dunedin-based Javelin thrower Holly Robinson made history in March when she became the...
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In Finn van Loon’s first five months of life he had more medical adventures than most would ever encounter. To name just some, he experienced brain bleeds, a collapsed lung,...
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