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Why one of NZ's least vaccinated towns won't use vax pass at public facilities

Council chief executive says they're carrying out a proper assessment.

Covid cases below 100 on back-to-back days, positive test in Cook Islands

The second sub-100 day comes on day two of the new traffic light framework.

Weird and wonderful: Out of the ordinary ways to see New Zealand

Innovative ways are needed to discover what lies in, on and under Aotearoa.

Finger-gunpoint arrest tale told as respected top cop retires

Competent, dignified and a quiet achiever - Mark Loper loved to catch the bad guys.

Businesses concerned about revenue as traffic light system starts

'We just have to push through and we'll do it until we can't afford to.'

The 5-year hunt for Comancheros gang boss

Exclusive: NZ in talks with Turkey over return of 'international commander'.

'My rage is just, I want to kill everybody': Jury finds stabbing accused guilty

Wilson Wirihana was found guilty of manslaughter.

Simon Bridges on his week of 'ups and downs'

The MP says he has 'bounced back' after leadership contest.

'A catch 22': Businesses needing to hire extra staff to check vax passes

Rotorua and Taupō will start in the Red traffic light setting on Friday.

Simon Bridges 'confident' ahead of leadership vote

Simon Bridges says leadership contest are always close, will take it to the vote.

Red, Orange or Green: Cabinet meets to decide each region's fate

The country will move into the new Covid-19 protection framework on Friday.

Revealed: 15 motels in one city paid more than $1m for emergency housing

It coincides with the growing number of people on the housing register.

NZ's booster shot rollout: All you need to know

The ministry said officials were assessing the latest information on the new variant.

Stress of crash with dog factor in death: coroner

Crash victim had severe coronary artery disease and died at hospital soon after collision.

'Degraded': Youngest regional councillor speaks out over 'abuse'

'I made the decision not to re-stand after having a whole lot of abuse'.

Covid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concern

Most new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.