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Whānau Ora providers have told the High Court that the Health Ministry's refusal to hand over the vaccination information of all Māori is inconsistent and a breach of the Treaty of Waitangi.

But the… Read more Video, Audio

Farmers around the country could be in to reap the rewards of one of Fonterra's biggest milk price payouts in the co-operative's history.

The dairy giant predicts an $8.40 payout would pour almost… Read more Audio

A group of New Zealanders stuck overseas have proposed a self isolation system for returnees, which would see more people get home and reduce cost for the government.

The Grounded Kiwis plan would… Read more Video, Audio

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The South Island's streak of no Covid-19 community cases ended over the weekend, prompting discussions about how to reduce further spread.

The unvaccinated person flew from Rotorua to Blenheim late… Read more Audio

A doctor says she will have to leave the country and fly back in to be eligible for the government's one-off residence visa.

Critical workers qualify if they arrive before next July, but those… Read more Audio

The government has announced the Covid vaccine will be compulsory for all workers at businesses where customers need to show a vaccine certificate.

That includes cafes, restaurants, gyms and… Read more Video, Audio

There was no update today for Auckland pupils - and parents - about when children in younger year levels will go back to school. But some Auckland students have returned to the classroom for the first… Read more Video, Audio

The government has announced a major expansion of its vaccine mandate. Workers employed by businesses that require customers to present a vaccine certificate will also need to be fully immunised.

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A Christchurch woman who has a medical exemption to not wear a mask, says the judgement and stigma she faces in stores makes her condition even worse.

Jody Devine carries an exemption card to show… Read more Audio

A new preventation programme designed and led by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu to reduce the number of Māori tamariki and rangatahi entering state care has been given a funding injection from the government.