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National MP Stuart Smith: Covid restrictions put wine industry at risk

A lack of workers could complicate this year's harvest season, writes Stuart Smith.

Lendlease puts two NZ retail outlets up for sale again

Australians bought four NZ malls in 2010 for $185m: now they're selling two.

New operating theatres, intensive care, wards rising at Epsom's Mercy Hospital

Old Stella Maris building demolished to make way for huge new wing.

'For my sanity': Auckland retail institution to close down after 30 years

Veteran retailer David Eggleton explains why his menswear store is closing for good.

'Something was wrong': Emotional testimony as parents of slain woman recall her last days

Akash has admitted stabbing Gurpreet Kaur to death in April 2016.

Crying schoolgirl 'forced' to have sex left devastated and with chlamydia

She said no but he didn't listen. Afraid, she offered no further resistance.

GP who raised alarm about Omicron reveals pressure 'not to call it mild'

Omicron- 'I was told not to publicly state that it was a mild illness.'

Rodney Hide backs Parliament protest 'fight'

Former Act leader Rodney Hide is disappointed in David Seymour for opposing the protests.

Kingsland brawl: Shooters Saloon patrons fight back with chairs

CCTV footage captured chairs being used in the street fight, a property manager says.

New York announces an end to masks

Governor says infection rates have declined and it is safe to rescind the masking order.

Hot humid weather here for days: Remnants of cyclone set to impact NZ

The muggy weather won't peak until Saturday.

Boris Johnson confirms Covid isolation laws will be scrapped

UK intends to end all restrictions a month early with a plan to "live with Covid".

Ukraine crisis: British envoy flies to Moscow

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss warns of "massive consequences" unless Russia pulls back.

Titanium plate surgery for Jasmine Whiting after fall on boat after sailing rum race

Keen sailor Jasmine Whiting pushes on with 30th celebrations despite suborbital fracture.

Disabled child was killed at Christchurch school - Royal Commission witness

The boy was told to "shut up" and take the medication, and allegedly died soon after.

Mike Hosking: Even Labour voters feel shunned and disillusioned

OPINION: There is a huge price to pay for pulling the drawbridge up.

Commercial builders launch $210m apartment venture

Renting is such big business now that it commands its own development sector.

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