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Covid-19 royal commission to gauge public’s views after election

It will look at the response’s impacts — including on health, education and the economy.

PM Chris Hipkins’ China visit: President Xi meeting today in Beijing

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping today.

Unused Covid tests worth almost $160m could be wasted

The Health Minister says Te Whatu Ora needs to 'get on with' finding a solution.

'Tour de force' in heritage restoration wins Property Council award

Sensitive refurbishment and amalgamation of the buildings takes prize.

Hello Foods receivership: Creditors claim $20m, liquidators called in

"We lost a lot of money."

Serious Covid-19 cases more likely to develop Parkinson’s, heart disease - NZ study

NZ study explores interplay of genetics and long-term complications of severe infection.

Man accused of wrongly claiming nearly $1 million in Covid-19 wage subsidy

EXCLUSIVE: Nearly $1 million acquired in man's wage subsidy fraud, MSD alleges.

PM Chris Hipkins to meet with China’s President Xi Jinping

PM's office has confirmed he will meet with Xi during his trip to China next week.

Flu season: Kiwis urged to vaccinate and be prepared to avoid overloading health system

Covid expected to kill twice as many people as the flu this season, health officials say.

Covid-19 in wastewater jumps in Auckland: Driver infection 'surge' sees buses canned

But an expert says it may not necessarily signal the start of our next wave.

'I’m created by God': Covid bleach accused refuses to accept he's a defendant

Roger Blake had no problem taking on a district court judge - but got kicked out.

‘Intention to open’ Mt Ruapehu’s ski fields this season as $81.6m debt revealed

Negotiations with potential buyers are ongoing: administrators.

K Road pie shop failure blamed on Covid lockdowns

The popular dessert shop faced debt that couldn't be covered after the pandemic.

Waipareira honours wāhine for services to community

Two nurses who fronted the Māori Covid response receive Māori recognition award.

Tragic milestone: NZ on verge of reporting 3000th Covid-19 death

Epidemiologist says coronavirus is on track to claim twice as many lives as flu in 2023.

Konei founder: Economic development cuts will make outcomes worse for community

Manawa Udy says business is essential to help Māori and Pasifika thrive in Aotearoa.