2480 days ago

Police appeal for witnesses following serious assault in Hamilton

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hamilton Police are seeking assistance from members of the public who may have witnessed an assault after a party on the night of Saturday 2 March.

At about 11pm Police were called to an address on State Highway 3, just south of Hamilton, for a large party with around 300 people in attendance.

The party was shut down by Police and as people were leaving the area, a 17-year-old male was assaulted by at least two other males on the road outside the address.

During this assault the victim was knocked unconscious and received serious injuries.

Hamilton Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed this assault to contact them on 07 858 6200, quoting file number 190303/8793. Alternatively, anonymous information can be provided to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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2 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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3 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 33.6% Maybe?
    33.6% Complete
  • 24.9% No
    24.9% Complete
586 votes
3 hours ago

Fonterra cuts forecast milk forecast after a ninth straight global dairy trade auction dip

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Fonterra has cut its forecast Farmgate Milk Price for the 2025/26 season after a ninth straight global dairy trade auction dip.

On Thursday, the Co-op adjusted the forecast range from $9-$10 per kilo of milk solids to $8.50 to $9.50 with the midpoint changing from $9.50 per to $9.

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