545 days ago

Will you watch Saturday's Blues vs Chiefs final?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

When Jimmy Tupou left for Japan in 2018, never did he think he’d ever be back in Super Rugby, let alone playing in, and for that matter, starting, a final.

But, after the pull of family brought him back to New Zealand last year, here he is, age 31 and the oldest member of the Chiefs squad, proving an instrumental figure in their second-row, and heading to Eden Park on Saturday with the chance to make up for some heartache of a decade prior.

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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
4 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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