Latest from Covid-19

My Food Bag profits dive 60%, staff cut, plans to delist from ASX

The Kiwi meal kit company says it's working to cut overheads and up profits.

Covid fraud: Man created company to get $120k in subsidies

He was bankrupt at the time.

Wuhan lab leak ‘happened about the same time as Covid emerged’

Telegraph: Marco Rubio’s office released the findings of the 17-month investigation.

123-year-old southern retailer H & J Smith closing three stores, 220 jobs lost

'The Smiths are such humble people. They’re some of the most experienced retailers in NZ.'

The $500k contract for Covid-19 memes that was approved by then-Police Commissioner

The contract meant to run for three months, instead lasted just a few weeks.

Cost of free school lunches a hungry hole in Budget 2023

Covid money funded free school lunches, now the chicken (wraps) are coming home to roost.

Wellington bar The George insolvent: landlord changed locks, $800,000+ owed

Landlord changed locks after bar failed to pay rent, and IRD makes move.

Covid-19 numbers: 11,739 new cases, 58 deaths

There were 11,739 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Aotearoa in the week to midnight.

No longer an emergency: WHO changes status of Covid-19

The World Health Organisation says Covid-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency.

Measles outbreak: Teachers to have blood tests to check immunity before they return to school

A second case confirmed at the school leaves uncertainty for the faculty.

'Its going to be a slog': Doctors concerned new health plans won't ease pressure

A new government plan will make very little difference to overcrowding and huge waits.

Eighty Kiwis stung by $6.5m luxury cruise ship failure: receiver

'This cruise was a Fawlty Towers from start to end. You could not eat the food,' - review.

NZ Covid vaccine developer shuts up shop

The patent that protects the ground-breaking technology ends in a few weeks.

Millions lost in luxury cruise liner travel company's turmoil

Dramatic end to a travel journey: Millions of dollars sink.

Covid-19 latest: 26 deaths, 11,063 new cases in past week

There were 11,063 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Aotearoa in the week.

Chinese man who reported on Covid-19 to be released after 3 years

The man who embarrassed Chinese officials by sharing videos during Covid to be released.