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'Risky', 'not under control': experts react to Auckland alert level decision
It comes as six new suburbs in Auckland are seeing higher rates of unlinked cases.
Christchurch teen shooting: Chilling new details emerge
Shooting came after altercation outside party; but innocent 16yo wasn't involved.
Trio charged after teenager shot dead at party remanded in custody
There is still one more person police are looking for connected with the death.
Alert level explainer: What Aucklanders can and can't do at step 2
Outdoor gatherings could be expanded to 25 people if the move is confirmed.
'Bro I'm going to die tonight': Teen's text before crash that killed sisters
Teen girl messaged friend just seconds before fatal accident.
Waitangi honeymoon for the PM?
The annual visit to Waitangi could be the closest Ardern and Gayford get to a honeymoon.
Got ya Dot: Campaign offers chance to 'dot down' at rugby fortress
You can have the chance to 'dot down' at Eden Park.
Pass system at Kāeo Bridge border for locals needing food, fuel
Confusion remains, however, over the alert level boundary's actual location.
Got ya Dot: Rangatahi Māori driving vaccination evolution
Forget jab and shot, rangatahi Māori are keen to see their peers get their dot/ira.
Pasifika sporting royalty support youth vaccination push
Modelling shows Counties Manukau may not reach 90% vaccination until late December.
Incest and bestiality: Grandfather jailed for 'depraved' attacks
Disabled and vulnerable teenager preyed upon by grandfather.
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Bakery owner who underpaid staff ordered to pay $300K
Investigation found staff worked 80 hours a week - but were only paid for 40.
Second positive Covid case near Kaitaia
Northland's Covid 19 Delta outbreak has grown to 14 cases, with second near Kaitaia
'Help is on its way': Low Māori vaccination areas to be targeted following High Court ruling
Northland and South Auckland were among those areas to be targeted first.
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Man armed with machete goes on rampage at police station
The 49-year-old tried to smash his way into the station, damaging windows and a door.
Community housing body calls for rapid testing, vaccine mandate
Covid cases continue to hit the community housing sector hard.
Motorists urged to avoid SH14 west of Whangārei after truck rolls
Avoid SH14 west of Whangārei after truck crash closes road
Winston Peters' 2014 defamation case raises 'very serious constitutional issues'
Ex-NZ First leader wins review of case which raised issues of parliamentary privilege.
Ex-prison guard accused of school friend's murder gets bail
The body of Michael McGrath has never been found.
DHB Covid guidance scrapped following vaccination mandate
DHBs were given a deadline of August 31 - but it appears that's been abandoned.
Half a bubble: NSW, Victoria to welcome vaxxed Kiwis without quarantine
Vaccinated Kiwis will be able to visit NSW and Victoria without the need for quarantine.
Black Power gang rallying for Covid vaccination event
An organiser says he hopes the event will give people the reassurance to get the vaccine.
Alleged organiser of anti-Covid rally pleads not guilty
Robert Johnson pleads not guilty to failing to comply with Covid rules over protest rally.
'Makes me sick': Mum cuts through vaccine lies linked to son's death
Tania Ranby says rumours around her unvaccinated son's death "made her sick".
Christchurch man who 'sliced and diced' sex worker resentenced to life behind bars
Crown appealed original sentence after feeling it was too lenient.
Hikoi of Truth protest unwelcome in Waitangi as Northland grapples with Covid
Northland iwi has rebuked Hīkoi of Truth protesters for the timing of their stand.
Māori vaccination events attracting the hesitant
The 90% Project: NZ needs to engage with vaccine-hesitant whānau.
Section of Lambton Quay shut down by falling glass
Central Wellington buses are being detoured.
Why young Māori are choosing to vaccinate
The taitamariki are hosting a vaccination event in Manukau for young Māori on Wednesday.
Business welcomes vaccination mandate clarity
Mandatory ruling for sectors provides greater certainty for employers and employees.
Man dies after school van crashes near Moerewa
Emergency services are at the scene of fatalcrash on Pokapu Rd in Moerewa.