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The Delta variant that may be in NZ spreads faster and has a higher hospitalisation rate.
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Neo-Nazi group active on Twitter, despite being banned by Facebook.
NZ spy boss warning: Mosque shootings could inspire another extremist
Biggest threat comes from "lone actor", NZ's first counter terrorism hui hears.
'Prolific' online exam cheating at University of Auckland: student
New online system was 'entirely trust-based' but students share knowledge during exam.
'Blatantly racist, filled with hate': 7-minute abusive message left on Pasifika academic's phone
Dr Jemaima Tiatia-Seath, a Pacific lecturer at Auckland University, is calling out racism.
Students 'threatened' by trans and homophobic posts at uni hall of residence
Multiple students concerned over posts relating to Auckland's Carlaw Park Student Village.
Dame Cindy Kiro giving up her voice to be the Queen's
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25% of Kiwis may not get Covid jab. Experts say that's not a deal-breaker
About 25 per cent of Kiwis wouldn't be vaccinated by the time the national rollout ended.
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More babies to benefit from Kiwis' global health breakthrough
NZ-made gel that's helped millions of babies worldwide set to have an even bigger impact.
Peter Beck, Peter Thiel back 21-year-old Kiwi's medtech startup
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Why the new Covid vaccine is safe - your questions answered
An expert explains what you need to know about the new Pfizer vaccine.
TB fears at University of Auckland after possible exposure
The overall risk of being infected with TB is low, says health boss.
PM responds over Māori self-determination report
The Government has been under pressure to respond to report recommendations.
Personal pronoun badge project for medical school
University of Auckland student Josh McCormack has been blown away by the response.
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'I lost my family': Former P addict's return from the brink
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Opinion: How Anzac Day reflects an ever-changing New Zealand
Anzac Day gains new meaning and presents new challenges – just as it has always done.
Migrant accepted for med school feels trapped by family's visa delays
Migrants are feeling lost with no indication of visa status in regards of work, study etc
'Incredibly hopeful': Mental health nurse on health shake-up
Whangārei nurse Terryann Clark hopes some failures will now be fixed.
Top school: 'We will take girls' complaints to authorities'
St Cuthbert's College says it now has 'robust child protection policies in place'.
Covering Climate Now: Warming will hit endemic species hardest
A third of endemic land species - and half in the sea - could be lost if warming hits 3C.
Ngātiwai Trust Board appoints new CEO
Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.
Auckland Uni nets big profit on vice-chancellor's home
The university has walked away with cash in the pocket, despite stinging criticism.
Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year named
Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles has been named the 2021 New Zealander of the Year.
'Very real concern': Scientists warn urgent long-Covid research needed
New Zealand's healthcare system could be hit with an 'ongoing burden' of long Covid.
Inside the movement pushing Covid-19 anti-vax theories
Officials fear the protesters could undermine a national immunisation campaign.
Police confirm identities of Epsom stabbing victims; knife found at scene
Murdered staff member a 'highly respected colleague and friend', university says.
Epsom double killings: The family at the centre of a tragedy
Loving family photo shared online weeks before killings.
University sells $5m Parnell vice-chancellor's home weeks after damning report
After a year of backlash, the university has finally offloaded its troubled mansion.
Students 'incredibly disappointed', orientation scrapped
"We really wanted to give new students that first-year experience."
Kiwi engineer swaps construction for cannabis startup
Engineer Zoe Reece plans to export medicinal cannabis from North Waikato.
'Dark hole in the soul': The Covid generation's final-year school kids
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