UPDATE: Huntly family worried for 'bright' graduate missing for eight days. Can you help police?
UPDATE: The body of a man who went missing from his Huntly home more than two weeks ago has been recovered by police.
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A "soft natured" graduate, who recently returned to New Zealand from studying overseas, has gone missing, worrying his family.
He hasn't been seen since July 9, and was last seen wearing a black and white striped t-shirt, black shorts and black trainers.
"There are increasing concerns for his safety," a police statement said.
Police are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact police by calling 105 and quoting the file number 190712/1475.
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Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
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.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
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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41.7% Yes
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33.5% Maybe?
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24.8% No
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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