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South Auckland community out in droves to get tested for Covid-19
Clinicians are wading through a flood of Covid-19 tests, in the hope that Auckland can move out of alert level 3 by tomorrow night.
Diners mark Chinese New Year with hopes Covid-19 will ease soon
The Chinese spring festival begins today, marking the start of the year of the ox and also one of the most important traditional festivals in Chinese culture.
People getting slack about protecting themselves from Covid risk
A government survey suggests people are becoming increasingly relaxed about protecting themselves from the risk of Covid-19.
'It was unbearable to think we might not see him again'
A dying New Zealand expat who was initially denied an MIQ spot has now been granted one, to his family's relief.
Opinion divided over reinstating iwi border control checkpoints
People in Northland are divided on an iwi proposal to reinstate checkpoints in Northland in the light of a new community case of Covid-19.
Community on alert: Northlanders get Covid-19 tests and hope for best
The new community case of Covid-19 in Northland has locals worried about another community outbreak.
Woman left shaken by altercation with staff member at Auckland water park
A woman says she was left shaken and humiliated after her lifejacket was pulled off by a staff member at a water park in Auckland.
Unions call for residency for migrant workers
Labour unions are calling on the government to give residency to long-term migrant workers who now call New Zealand home.
Vigilance urged for Aucklanders heading out on the water this summer
Drowning Prevention Auckland is reminding people, especially Asian communities, to stay vigilant around waters during the summer holidays.
Honour caps satisfying year producing vital Covid data under pressure
Covid-19 data modelling expert Shaun Hendy says he's humbled to receive a New Year honour.
Michael Baker on MNZM and big moments during the pandemic
Otago University Medical Professor Michael Baker says his New Year Honour came as a pleasant surprise and is a recognition for all those who work in public health and epidemiology.
Veteran whose story went viral receives thank you cards
A veteran who took four buses to join an anti-racism march after the Christchurch mosque attacks, says he is touched and humbled by greeting cards received from overseas.
'That's what Christmas is about, spending it together'
City Missioner Chris Farrelly says the pandemic has opened people's eyes on the importance of helping, and there's been a growing level of kindness, care, and compassion.
Police investigate 'shocking' attack on Rotorua hot pools visitors
A man holidaying at Rotorua's hot pools has been left with a broken bone and bruises on his face after an attack.
Hospital bills of ineligible patients should be funded nationally - doctor
An overstayer who has had a stroke and is paralysed has exposed questions about who pays for the treatment of patients who are ineligible for publicly-funded heatlhcare.
Police shot wanted man three times - Northland district commander
A man who was shot three times by police in Northland after shooting at a police dog was wanted on drug and firearms charges, police say.
Neighbours shocked, saddened by woman's death
Police say they are continuing to make progress on a homicide investigation after a woman was found dead in a car in east Auckland.
Concerns about mass die-off of little blue penguins raised
The Bird Rescue Charitable Trust has been getting reports of dead penguins on beaches in Northland and north Auckland, and it could be connected to the current La Nina weather pattern.
How Aucklanders are responding to new mask-wearing rules
Aucklanders appear to be broadly in support of new mandatory mask-wearing rules the Prime Minister announced today.
Job expo helps match students with jobs amid Covid-19 concerns
Covid-19 has forced some students to ditch their studies to look for work and support families hit hard by lockdown and redundancies, and today, a jobs expo has been helping link students with…
Police investigating $100k currency exchange fraud claim
Police are investigating an apparent fraud in which an Auckland dairy owner claims she lost tens of thousands of dollars in a currency exchange after giving money to a customer.
New migrant group: 'No exploitation of any kind is tolerated'
A founding member of a new migrants service organisation is calling for workers to speak up if they're treated unfairly and employers to stop exploitation.
Keep scanning and be 'extra careful' bar owners tell customers
Bars are urging people to be more vigilant about the risk of Covid-19 over the Labour Day weekend and stress the need to scan in using the Covid tracer app or to sign in manually. Audio
Universities unsure how many international students will take up offer to come to NZ
Letting 250 international PhD and postgraduate students back into the country has been welcomed as an important first step by the cash hungry education sector, but universities admit they still don't…
Auckland businesses hope level 1 will bring back shoppers
Auckland businesses are placing high hopes on the move to level 1 after being hit hard by a second lockdown.