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.

Poll: How are you feeling about the role of AI in business and everyday life? 🤖💻

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Post reports that nearly two-thirds of business leaders are feeling optimistic about 2026 ... with much of that confidence driven by the rollout of AI.

We want to know: How are you feeling about the growing role of AI in business and everyday life?

How are you feeling about the role of AI in business and everyday life? 🤖💻

• Excited
• Cautious
• Somewhere in between

Vote View Results

• 6.7% Excited
  6.7% Complete
• 71.4% Cautious
  71.4% Complete
• 21.9% Somewhere in between
  21.9% Complete

1016 votes

Incident in Highbury, Palmerston North

The Team from Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police

Police can now confirm one person has been critically injured after an incident in Highbury this afternoon.

Officers were called to a Pioneer Highway address about 3.15pm, where one person was taken to hospital in critical condition.

Police are continuing to make enquiries as we work to determine exactly what happened.

Cordons remain in place around Pioneer Highway, between Cardiff Street and Botanical Road, and members of the public are asked to avoid the area.