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NZ's total infections likely much higher than confirmed case numbers – here's why

NZ's confirmed Covid cases likely to be just a fraction of the total.

Rocket Lab opens second launch pad at Mahia, lands US$143m contract

Rocket Lab's shares take off following announcement.

Sweet as! Will ice cream be NZ's export bonanza?

Ice cream is tipped as New Zealand's next big export hope but not all manufacturers agree.

Whangārei dog's whereabouts unknown following fatal attack on another dog

Owner of dangerous Whangarei dog fined $1500 for its attack on another dog.

Russia invades Ukraine: Angry scenes outside Wellington embassy

Protesters are chanting "shame on Russia" and "Putin terrorist".

Anti-vax exploitation of holocaust imagery part of sorry history

The use of holocaust imagery by anti-vaxxers disrespects its meaning in history.

Mayor: Concerns over vaccine mandate - 'it is adding to fear'

Mayor Alex Beijen is concerned about the effects the mandate is having on the community.

Kiwi Ukrainians stunned by Russian invasion

There are fears for friends and family who are hunkering down from bombs and missiles.

Govt to review self-isolation for international arrivals

Do self-isolation rules for arrivals still make sense at stage 3 of the Omicron response?

'Children and young people' dominating Omicron cases in South Auckland

Dr Matire Harwood is seeing a rapid rise in positive results in young people.

'Second nature to us': Last day of coronial hearing into March terror attack

While many are surprised at Parliament protest hostility, it's second nature for Muslims.

Collaboration, not competition: Northland school goes subjects-free

Ruawai College's new "learning packages" involve themes and experiences.

Coroner asked to take deep dive into 'question marks' over March 15 terror attack

Muslim community leaders beg Coroner to delve into online radicalisation.

Local Focus: The blind women who bonded through surfing

Meet the best friends who surf together but have never seen each other.

Michael Hill profit flat amid store closures

Michael Hill lost a total of 9,777 trading days across its store network

Man who sexually abused granddaughters hundreds of times jailed

Northland grandfather jailed for "horrific" sex offending against his four granddaughters.

Riot police move in on protesters again after violent clashes

It follows an early morning police operation to further reduce the protest's perimeter.

'I believe he's alive': Love heart sent to wife after police say shooting victim died

Tormented brother seeks answers nearly three years after attacks.