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'Quite a decent shake here' - PM on strong quake near Levin
More than more than 36,000 people have reported feeling the quake, including Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during an interview. Video
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New hospital building 'not fit for purpose' - board member
Having a "train wreck" of a building at Christchurch hospital will be on government ministers' heads if they accept the DHB's decision, a dissenting board member says.
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Covid-19 updates from 20 May
Wellington City Council has announced Courtenay Place, the city's nightclub hotspot, will close to traffic on Friday and Saturday night. Read back through today's events here.
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Professor Emrys Westacott: Covid-19 pandemic 'spells the end of the neoliberal era'
Many have revelled in a return to a simpler life due to Covid-19. Professor Emrys Westacott, who wrote The Wisdom of Frugality, says this is a time to reflect on whether the type of society we had… Audio
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People clamour for a haircut as Level 2 begins
New Zealand is now in Alert Level 2, and one of the first things that many people are wanting is a haricut or their roots touched up.
Lyndsay Miller is a hair stylist at Fox Hair in Christchurch, and… Audio
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Australia's tracing app COVIDSafe now 'fully functional'
The Australian Federal government's coronavirus tracing app is now working after all territories signed up to allow its use, its deputy chief medical officer confirmed.
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Christchurch barbershop taking midnight bookings
A Christchurch barber is preparing for a late night on Wednesday as clients get a quick trim before returning to work tomorrow. Audio
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Childhood trauma at the heart of winning Ockham Book Awards
First time writers have taken out the top prizes at the 2020 Ockham Book Awards tonight. Debut novel Auē by Becky Manawatu has won both the Best First Book and the Best Fiction prizes while musician…
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ATP Tour chief staying optimistic about return of tennis
Despite the growing possibility of a total wipeout of professional tennis this year, ATP Tour chief Andrea Gaudenzi is refusing to give up.
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John Grant: US singer's Iceland life
American singer-songwriter John Grant, once of the alternative rock band the Czars, has now forged a flourishing solo career. His 2010 debut Queen of Denmark was named best album of the year by Mojo… Audio
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MBIE branch turnover high, but industry happy with performance
Rapid turnover of staff has been hampering a government agency that's crucial to the pandemic recovery.
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NZ sister's dying wish granted: 'It's something to stay alive for'
Gail Baker's dying wish has been granted, with her sister set to travel to Australia from New Zealand to care for her in her final days.
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Working at helplines a relief for some during Covid-19
For some helpline workers, helping others in lockdown moves the focus away from their own isolation.
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An apple harvest no one will ever forget
Apple growers have filled our fruit bowls and bolstered our export coffers, while harvesting a bumper crop and maintaining strict social distancing for their workforce. It’s been a nightmare. Audio
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TVNZ Healthy for Life special
TVNZ 1 is screening a one-off special tomorrow morning at 9am. Audio
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Pacific Music Awards: Legends, newcomers and Samoan thrash metal
A mix of newcomers, old hands - and Polynesian metallers - are among the finalists for this year's Pacific Music Awards. Video
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Another Covid-19 case in French Polynesia as restrictions eased
Another person in French Polynesia has tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the tally to 58.
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Coronavirus: National Party caucus to meet today
Parliament is back today and with it several MPs, including a large chunk of National's caucus.
National will hold a phone conference with the whole caucus at 9am, as the rumbles over Simon Bridges'… Audio
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Second repatriation flight from India enroute to Christchurch
Nearly 200 people on a government-assisted flight from India are due to arrive in Christchurch tonight.
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Spanish children allowed outside as death toll dips
Spain, which has been one of the countries worst hit in the coronavirus pandemic, has reported its lowest daily death toll in more than a month.
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Covid-19: What happened in New Zealand on Anzac Day
Anzac Day was commemorated in a different way today due to the lockdown, while the Ministry of Health announced five new cases of Covid-19 and the death of a woman in her 70s.
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Fast food outlets get ready for flood of customers
The race for fast food and delivery chains to get ready in time for Tuesday's rush is on - each store putting the work in to get their fridges fully stocked, and their deliveries up and running.
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The nitty gritty: Your alert level 3 questions answered
Yesterday we covered off the beginner's guide to level 3, including advice for the lovelorn, today we dive into some more detailed questions from you, our beloved audience.
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Government's Māori Covid-19 response all words, no action - response group
The Ministry of Health's Māori Covid-19 response plan, which has taken almost four weeks to be released, has been criticised for its lack of detail.
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Covid-19: Iwi radio stations hoping for rethink for Māori media
The iwi radio network hopes there will be a change in the way Māori media are resourced after the nationwide lockdown.
