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NSW will press ahead with plans to give a swathe of freedoms to unvaccinated people tomorrow, as the number of new daily Covid-19 infections rose to a 10-week high.

Flooding has led to road closures, caused sewage overflows and bad weather has helped cancel 60 flights at Wellington Airport. Other regions are bracing for intensified downpours. Video

Two sexual assault victims say ACC discouraged them from making claims and failed to inform them about the financial help they could be entitled to - and a lawyer says it's part of a long-running…

A Dunedin nurse has been referred to a professional conduct committee by the Nursing Council after posting threats against medical professionals involved in the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.

The father of a forestry worker killed on the job says a coroner's findings could herald a shake-up for the industry.

Many district health boards have longer waitlists for youth and children seeking outpatient mental health services than adults. The Mental Health Foundation says it's an "absolute crisis".

A new community Covid-19 case has been confirmed overnight in Eltham, South Taranaki.

In today's sports news - Everton upset Gunners, another resignation at Cycling NZ and fifth Ashes Test won't be played in Perth.

There are two new Covid-19 cases in the Wairoa District, both household contacts of a previously reported case from outside the region.

A Taranaki iwi leader is urging whānau to get tested and vaccinated in light of Covid-19 returning to the region.

Health officials in Taranaki have revealed there are three cases of Covid-19 in New Plymouth.

Immigration advisers have described the first day of the country's new residence scheme as a shambles.

The Fijian 7s interim coach Saiasi Fuli has restructured his game plan and approach towards the second leg of the Dubai 7s tournament this weekend.

Alan Shaker believes if public transport was made free for tertiary students along with all community service card holders and those under 25, it would "level the playing field" for those in South…

Due to the Omicron variant of Covid-19, MIQ has released about 1000 fewer rooms this morning than initially planned.

A group of Winton residents have expressed concerns over an application for a new bottle store in their small town, highlighting existing issues in the community.

There have been 144 new community cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand today, with one further death also reported.

A church that has been considered anti-vax is hosting a vaccination event to encourage remaining unvaccinated members to get their first dose - and reframe anti-vax perceptions of the church.

Analysis - Judith Collins loses the National Party leadership after disciplining Simon Bridges, the prime minister sets 3 December as "freedom day" and there's a mixed reaction to plans for re-opening…

Voting is underway for six by-elections in Samoa.