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OPINION: A clean break is almost always best - we have to accept we're living with Covid.
Auckland, Northland Covid cases believed double what testing shows
It was estimated 96,275 people in Auckland and Northland had Covid-19 as at Friday.
Richard Prebble: Labour's in full panic mode - fuel tax cuts can't stop their demise
OPINION: A government that loses control of the economy will lose the election.
Sideswipe: N95 mask tote
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
New modelling: Omicron death toll could double in just weeks
Estimated deaths from the peak is still far higher than what NZ has experienced so far.
Crown prosecutor, senior investigator probing struck-off real estate agent Aaron Drever
The investigation relates to alleged links to a chain of Auckland fast-food restaurants.
Russian strikes hit apartment building in Kyiv
US official says Russia has asked China for military equipment to use in invasion.
Life hacks: Top tips to save on electricity
Take back the power with these easy hacks to help you save hundreds on electricity.
'Offensive' gang headstones include duo killed in P-fuelled car crash
Mayor hoping to ban gang insignia from council cemetery set to meet with Mongrel Mob
Watch: 'Even the bad times have been good' - Simon Bridges to quit Parliament
Simon Bridges quits after 14 years in Parliament, byelection in Tauranga on the way.
'Depraved' businessman who filmed himself raping child appeals sentence
A man jailed for raping a little girl is also continuing his name suppression fight.
Watch: Luxon says Govt reacting to pressure, Finance Minister 'addicted to spending'
'Fuel is the last thing on the list creating real material hardship for our families.'
Failed food outlets pocketed $1m in Covid wage subsidies, didn't pay taxes
Taxpayers are in the gun twice: first for the wage subsidies, then for the unpaid taxes.
Opposition parties give Government 'fail' grade over temporary fuel tax cuts
Fuel taxes have been slashed by 25 cents a litre for the next three months.
Govt announces 'a start' of $22m for Māori Health Authority
New Zealand has been "dominated by monocultural thinking", Health NZ chair says.
'Game-changer': Why fuel is actually dropping 29c a litre
The Government budged on the cost of living crisis on Monday, slashing fuel taxes.
'I saw way too much': Witness' horror as man killed after being hit by four cars - only one stopped
Graphic content warning: 'It's terrible. We just can't believe it.'
Woman found guilty of murdering partner - her previous crime now revealed
Jury in Christchurch compost heap murder case returns verdict - Rena Joyce guilty.
Neighbours want $450m Dargaville racecourse proposal ditched
The Dargaville racecourse would be one of Kaipara's biggest developments.
Lauding the rings: How Tongan designer's mum inspired jewellery passion project
'I looked around ... no brown face in this space. So I thought: It should be me.'
Mosque attack anniversary: Man shot nine times finds love with March 15 reporter
Survivor falls for journalist who covered his harrowing story.
Shane Jones: Labour's murky ploy - dragging the Treaty into policies where it doesn't belong
OPINION: Calling time on how the Treaty of Waitangi is being dragged into policy areas.
'Absolutely devastating': Principals on proposed ban on international students
Fears of 'huge impact' on school culture.
Ukraine Crisis Appeal: 'We had to leave my mother behind in our basement'
Irina and Symon tell their stories to World Vision's Brianna Piazza.
'Forgotten treasure' housing plans hit snag: Developer loses court ruling on trees
It plans a much larger scheme for the land but even its tree-planting is ruled illegal
London (Fiji and Singapore ... ) calling: Places topping Kiwis' wishlists
Borders are open and Kiwis are considering spreading their wings. But where should we go?
Dr Jin Russell: 'We can alleviate suffering by caring, being present and living generously'
The developmental paediatrician talks to Elisabeth Easther.
'Covid-zero' city now deadliest in the world
Hong Kong is struggling under the world's highest rate of deaths per capita from virus.
Sideswipe: Remembering the waterbed
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GDP preview: Is the economy still strong?
Strong GDP growth in late 2022 will provide a solid foundation for tackling inflation.
Australia, Netherlands launch legal action against Russia for downing of flight MH17
Australia and the Netherlands have initiated legal action against Russia.