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Derek Cheng: Level 3 in Northland until Xmas? It's a very real possibility

Reluctance to co-operate with authorities has also made the Auckland outbreak complex.

Live: 'Every Northlander needs to stay home' - region to level 3 after Auckland woman with Covid visited

Chris Hipkins announces Northland to move into level 3 tonight, at least until Tuesday.

'Progress', but no timeline for rapid testing pilot

Government claims "progress" on rapid testing, but still no details of business pilot.

Wage subsidy payments: Fewer big names; travel and tourism top list

Some large companies which got the subsidy last year are absent from the latest payouts.

When to get the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine

People are advised to consider a 3-week gap between vaccine doses, rather than 6 weeks.

Whānau Ora goes to court demanding contact info for all Māori without both Covid jabs

The organisation says it already has the info, but it would take months to extract.

Rule-busting rallies: 'Perfect storm' as more mass protests planned for Auckland, Hamilton

Despite two people appearing in court next week, more gatherings are planned around NZ.

Employers should be able to require full vax without being sued, David Seymour says

Seymour says Govt is too slow to give certainty to businesses worried about being sued.

Rhythm and Alps festival-goers must be vaccinated

Organisers are urging festival-goers to get vaccinated now, not in December.

Thomas Coughlan: No return to 'normal' but could National gain ground?

As political debate moves to gangs and excessive spending, National finally has a chance.

Mood of the Boardroom: Judith Collins has 'lost sight' of issues

National's Judith Collins is failing to hit the mark as Opposition leader.

'We need to set a date for border re-opening'

The world lives with other infectious diseases and people choose to be vaccinated.

Mood of the Boardroom: 'The only certain thing is uncertainty'

The post-Covid world is not going to look like it was in 2019.

Govt granted Mongrel Mob life member Harry Tam essential workers exemption

He's the second mob boss to be granted an essential workers exemption to come to Auckland.

Stadiums and other events to reopen to unlimited fans under level 2 rule change

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's office has confirmed the change to Hawke's Bay Today.

What is and isn't allowed? Level 3 step 1 rules for Auckland

Don't use a bathroom in a private residence that isn't your own. Public toilets are okay.

Not a single Māori Crown prosecutor in Christchurch, Gisborne, Whanganui

Christchurch, Gisborne, Whanganui crown solicitor firms have no Māori Crown prosecutors.

PM defends essential worker exemption for Mob boss

Sonny Fatupaito, the Mongrel Mob's Waikato chapter president, was given the exemption.