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Comment: Border blunder - why Health Minister should go

WE SAY: There must be accountability here; the whānau of five million deserves better.

Auckland woman who MP claims kissed and cuddled Covid pair then went to gym

Helper believed to have had a training session after helping pair returning from Britain.

'Like Russian roulette': Travellers not tested for Covid-19 in isolation facilities

'Like Russian roulette': Kiwis surprised at lack of testing despite stricter measures.

Judge says hospices won't have to provide assisted dying if Kiwis vote for euthanasia

Kiwis will be asked in September to decide on what side of this debate they stand.

'Unforgivable' - Minister's fury as Covid pair roam free; 'Team of 5m at risk'

"This case is clear - our expectations ... have not been met in this instance."

Free public transport during Covid-19 cost $110 million

Councils appeal for even more money with lower patronage expected for months to come.

'Jumped ship': Butcher shuts store after staff left for supermarket in lockdown

'Time to move on' after staff lost to supermarket and confusion over opening in lockdown.

Pressure on Wellington event organisers to front up over seas of plastic

Event waste planning standard proposed in Wellington for large outdoor gatherings.

Shovel-ready projects get the green light to go ahead under new infrastructure law

More than 750 jobs will be created in Auckland alone as part of the post-Covid recovery.

Hire A Hubby Kapiti wins franchise of the year

Sixth time in eight years the Waikanae Beach couple have won the top award.

Million-dollar backstop loan for Wellington's Sky Stadium

Councils consider $4.2m lifeline loan for stadium to fall back on with borders still shut.

Zoo reassures public baby tarantulas are secure

They are starting to shed their exoskeletons, revealing a fuzzy new one underneath.

Wellington council puts brakes on city speed limit

Since 2014 police have attended 492 crashes in the zone where speeds will be reduced.

Wellington Water off the hook for performance targets

Assurances made that the water company is on the right track, despite woeful record.

AMP's CBD exit: Will more Kiwis work from home or return to the office?

Precinct Properties boss Scott Pritchard plays down likelihood of mass exodus from CBD.

Councillors resolve 'Facebook attack' squabble

Councillors sort their differences but find common ground against mayor.

Ōtaki murder accused seeks name suppression

The man accused of murder appeared in court by audio visual link this morning.

Transmission Gully fines a 'slap with a wet bus ticket'

More than 20 infringement notices equated to as little as $15,750 in fines.