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Live: Vaccine pass site crashes under demand - all you need to know

It comes ahead of a signalled move to the traffic light system soon after November 29.

Bill blunder: Hounded by debt collector for $4000 MIQ invoice - she'd never been in one

MIQ says it was a 'unique' situation because the two woman had the same name and address.

Inside the Delta outbreak: How it arrived, simmered in lockdown, then spread beyond reach

Delta was spreading in the background while cases in Auckland seemed to head towards zero.

Paid special leave for vax refusers not being abused, watchdog says

As vaccine mandate dramas escalate, Act says testing would save taxpayers a fortune.

Independence of three waters review questioned

Three waters reviewer founded a firm which has already contracted staff to the reforms.

'Enough is enough': Retired top cop speaks out over fears for son

Former top cop Gary Smith feels he has no choice to speak up for the sake of Rotorua.

$36m of MIQ bills not issued due to 'incomplete or inaccurate' data

The Ministry in charge of MIQ says it takes the recovery of money owed "very seriously".

Record 207 new Covid cases, one death - virus spreads south in North Island, 12 police officers isolating

New cases in Rotorua and the Tararua district were confirmed this morning.

Record number of returnees leave MIQ

International arrivals will now be required to isolate at a MIQ facility for seven days.

Editorial: Travel revving up for take-off

OPINION: The future of travel is still uncertain, but many are ready for take-off ASAP.

Amazon's LOTR exit costs Auckland Council $80m next decade; 'MIQ hassles' may have contributed

A 9-year contact at Auckland studios was terminated by Amazon when it moved to the UK.

A young homeless mother struggled to afford Christmas presents for her kids. Then Herald readers got in contact

"I was able to get pretty much everything the kids wanted."

Vaccine mandates cause 'harm and division', public health expert claims

As vaccine mandates come into force next week, one expert warns of potential pitfalls.

Covid spreads to Taupō, search for links to known cases

100 cases a day in Auckland and regional outbreaks, so when will NZ get the green lights?

Simon Wilson: Pandemic, protest, nurses and nutters

What should we do when ordinary people get sucked into an extremist world?

Police assessing roles covered by Covid-19 vaccine mandate

Affected police officers will have to have one dose by the end of this month.

Covid deaths at home: Don't delay calling for medical help, health bosses say

Daughter says her dad died painfully at home after being told his symptoms were normal.

'Obscene': Richlister inundated by desperate Kiwis stranded overseas

"They are trying to keep New Zealanders in the dark," Murray Bolton claims.