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Fragments: 'I thought, God, that's the building Susan's in'
When the quake struck, Susan Selway's husband Richard was on a plane from Auckland to Christchurch. They had to turn back. Once they landed, passengers watched news coverage in the airport.
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International student downturn costs 700 university jobs
Universities are missing hundreds of millions in student fees this year because they are expecting less than half the normal number of international students.
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In brief: News from around the Pacific for 23 February
Diplomat looks to Honiara for guidance on Bougainville border issue; three more Covid-19 related deaths in French Polynesia; Cooks flight resumption approved
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Port, border workers happy to get Covid-19 vaccination
The most at-risk workers at the Ports of Auckland have lined up for their Covid-19 vaccinations today, with most saying they barely felt a scratch.
There has been at least one community outbreak… Video, Audio
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Lockdown begins: Auckland in alert level 3
The prime minister has given her assurance the government will consider helping businesses should Auckland's three-day level 3 lockdown be extended, the city's mayor says. Audio
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Covid-19: Auckland cases are UK variant, Jacinda Ardern says
Genomic sequencing of the latest Covid-19 community cases in Auckland show they are the UK variant of the virus. Audio
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Kaipara outrage at hoons on dunes
Kaipara District Mayor Jason Smith says the closure of Auckland's Muriwai Beach to vehicles this summer, has seen more four wheel drive enthusiasts head further north each weekend and many are driving… Audio, Gallery
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Two-year rāhui for Waiheke Island to protect kaimoana
A two-year rāhui on the waters around Waiheke Island - a bid to stop populations of four species of kaimoana from collapsing - is being put in place this weekend.
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Covid 19: What happened on 27 January, 2021
There are two new possible cases of Covid-19, all close contacts of the Northland case have turned up negative, and community checkpoints will be set up. Audio
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Deportation stopping Tongan church members filing a complaint
There are fears members of a Tongan church in Auckland at the centre of a residency scam are afraid to file a complaint in case they are deported.
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'Dumb good luck' no outbreak after Covid-19 community case - health expert
It is "dumb good luck" rather than good management that no one else has so far tested positive for Covid-19 following the latest community case, a health expert says.
Auckland University Professor of… Video, Audio
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In brief: News from around the Pacific 25 January
French Polynesia rolling out Covid-19 vaccine, ni-Vanuatu students remain stranded in Israel, SLN woes in New Caledonia unresolved and more.
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Covid-19 recovery well underway for rural regions
New analysis from one of the country's largest banks shows the New Zealand's economic recovery is well underway, after a year disrupted by pandemic lockdowns, and border closures.
Westpac's Regional… Audio
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Undersized pāua and illegally gathered cockles seized
More than 150 undersized pāua and nearly 3000 cockles that were taken illegally were returned to the sea after operations by fisheries officers and police.
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - City into final, Al-Attiyah wins another Dakar stage and big names miss out at National Bowls Champs.
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news -Steven Adams wins over former NBA club, Breakers being taken to Tassie, next Adesanya fight locked in and Stags go top in Super Smash.
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Day of road crashes leaves two dead, numerous others injured
There have been at least six serious crashes today on New Zealand roads, resulting in two deaths and numerous others injured.
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"Today brings some closure" - Detective Inspector Scott Beard
While his identity has finally been revealed, the family of murdered backpacker Grace Millane don't want her name associated with that of her killer. Detective Inspector Scott Beard ran the… Audio
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Further complaints about Pitter Patter childcare centre
More parents and teachers have come forward about their experiences at a Feilding child care centre, which is under investigation.
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Roast Busters arrests: 'I hope it can bring the survivors some closure'
Two women who took action after the Roast Busters case came to light are welcoming arrests made yesterday, and a criminologist hopes there's a shift away from victim blaming.
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Why an urgent care clinic is stopping an overnight service
A lack of funding, high demand and staff burnout are part of why East Care in Auckland is stopping its overnight service.
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Kāpiti Coast Airport closure: Mayor raises civil defence concerns with PM
Kāpiti Coast mayor K Gurunathan has written to the Prime Minister asking the government to clarify how critical the local airport is in the event of a major earthquake.
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Bleach switch may be linked to spike in norovirus outbreaks at learning centres
ARPHS has found some centres with norovirus outbreaks have been cleaning with ammonia-based products because these were marketed as inactivating Covid-19.
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Auckland local boards to decide fate of assets: 'These are tough times'
Auckland local boards hope to avoid closures to public facilities like toilets and playgrounds, as they help Auckland Council to slash its expenses.
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Fire at historic Auckland church almost extinguished
The fire in a 141-year-old landmark is almost out.