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Covid-19 in focus: Developments on 28 September
New community Covid-19 cases drop to single digits, rules governing those allowed to leave Auckland from midnight are announced, and a self-isolation pilot scheme gets the thumbs up.
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'Difficult, tough': New Zealanders miss out on MIQ rooms again
28 Sep 2021At least 18,000 people jammed into the online lobby for the 3800 MIQ room vouchers that were released this evening. Audio
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Police commissioner concerned about interest, potential size of Tamaki protest
The police commissioner has warned the leader of Destiny Church about a planned protest in Auckland this weekend.
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'It's extremely smooth': electric bus debuts in Dunedin
The 35-seater electric bus is ultimately destined for Christchurch, but for the next month, it will be running up and down the hills of Dunedin.
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Deputy mayor admits wrongdoing after 'racist' comments to councillor
28 Sep 2021The South Waikato deputy mayor admits he spoke in anger after accusing his fellow councillor of "following in the footsteps" of their German forebears.
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PM announces new travel rules for leaving Auckland, more MIQ spots
Jacinda Ardern says the people eligible to leave Auckland will need to have a negative Covid-19 test in the 72 hours before their departure. Video
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Covid-19 updates: Thousands trying their luck in latest voucher lottery for MIQ
About now thousands of Kiwis are jamming into the virtual MIQ lobby for the next lottery of vouchers.
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Some developers may be offered incentive by tax-rule exemption
New houses will be exempt for 20 years from changed tax rules aimed at cooling the housing market, but developers of long-term rental developments may be given an incentive.
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Growers nervous despite RSE worker influx: 'We're going to need a heap more'
The arrival of seasonal workers from next week gives growers some certainty, but they fear the upcoming season will still be a big challenge.
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Coming to grips with facial recognition scans part of home isolation experience
28 Sep 2021Using a location checking app and doing a facial recognition scan were part of a South Australian's daily duties during a home isolation trial. Audio
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Person airlifted for treatment after being hit by truck
A person has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after they were hit by a truck on State Highway 10 near Awanui in Northland.
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Covid-19: Eight new cases in the community, four in managed isolation
One of today's new cases was confirmed after a person presented at Waitākere Hospital.
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Trout fishers urged to avoid spreading pests at Rotorua lakes
28 Sep 2021People using the Rotorua lakes are being asked to check their boats and gear are clean with trout fishing season getting underway.
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More MIQ rooms to be released for October, November, December
28 Sep 2021Another 3800 managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) bookings will be up for grabs this evening in the second release using the online virtual lobby system. Video
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Homicide investigation launched after man found in crashed car in Ōkaihau
28 Sep 2021A man was found seriously injured in a car at Ōkaihau north of Kaikohe last night and died at the scene.
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Officer struck man 'not posing an immediate risk' - IPCA
28 Sep 2021An officer who struck a man four times while trying to remove him from a patrol car used excessive force, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has found.
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Sixteen charged after large gang funeral procession in Auckland
28 Sep 2021Sixteen gang members and associates have been charged in relation to a large funeral procession for a gang member in Auckland in June.
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Midwives welcome extension of ACC maternal birth injury cover
28 Sep 2021Midwives are welcoming more ACC cover for maternal birth injuries but the sector says it's puzzled by news the government's Maternity Action Plan has also been updated, saying it's been kept secret…
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Events industry wants information about vaccine passports as soon as possible
Homegrown director Andrew Tuck says the events industry needs clarity about what's happening with vaccine passports as soon as possible so it can plan ahead and make sure people are safe. Audio
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Police 'dropped the ball' on road safety enforcement targets in Auckland
More Aucklanders are dying or being maimed on the roads because police are doing only half what they said they would to tackle speeding and booze.
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Kaimai Range road closed after containers toppled off truck
28 Sep 2021State Highway 29 is closed in both directions after several containers fell from a truck, spilling chemicals on the road.
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With the AUKUS alliance confronting China, NZ should ramp up its anti-nuclear diplomacy
28 Sep 2021Analysis - New Zealand might not be part of the recently revealed security agreement between the US, Britain and Australia (AUKUS), but it certainly can't avoid the diplomatic and strategic fallout.
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'The right thing to do' - Government reveals proposed ACC changes to cover birth injuries
28 Sep 2021Thousands of women injured while giving birth will be eligible for ACC cover, under proposed changes being revealed today.
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Budget advisors push for Govt restrictions on debt collectors
Budget advisors want the government to crack down on debt collectors saying they should not be allowed to constantly bombard those who owe money.
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Employers caught between rules and rights on vaccination
28 Sep 2021The Detail - Employers trying to keep their workplaces safe are caught between conflicting laws and rights over compulsory vaccination and they want some government guidance.
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NZ's first Māori Dean of Law excited to lead law school changes
28 Sep 2021Associate Professor Khylee Quince will start her five-year term immediately.
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'So many unknowns'- Businesses respond to vaccine passport idea
Wellington business owners give their take on vaccine passports, whether these should be mandated, and how these could be of benefit.
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MIQ a bigger risk to businesses than Covid-19 - business leader
27 Sep 2021Managed isolation is a bigger risk to business than Covid-19 according to a leading entrepreneur who has detailed an alternative isolation plan in a bid to get businesses travelling again.
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