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Hospital opens first Covid ward in three years, warns of spike in respiratory bugs

A tricky new variant is already accounting for a third of Covid-19 cases in New Zealand.

Two people injured after Air NZ flight hits severe turbulence

A passenger was treated while a flight attendant hit the aircraft's roof.

Builder failed working for Kāinga Ora, liquidators now trying to recover money

BNZ, Fletchers, Carters, Steel & Tube, plumbers and roofers are among those owed money.

Rocket Lab to the rescue after Nasa space camp firm's collapse

Most families have lost between $9000 and $13,000 following the collapse.

Sleep pods, table tennis, roof-top BBQ... A look through BNZ's new Wellington office

The new building on an old gas station site has helped revitalise downtown Wellington.

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued, heavy rain drenching Auckland, surface flooding

MetService says severe thunderstorms are possible in multiple regions overnight.

'Left us with nothing': More parents come forward after Nasa space camp firm's collapse

One family said they already paid $13,000 before receiving the cancellation email.

Blues v Chiefs: The surprising player who gets the best from Blues’ forward power

Vern Cotter brought renewed drive to the forward pack.

Triumph and tragedy: Meet the footy fan who takes his mum’s ashes to the game

Mega-fan won't work on match day; a day dedicated to his mum and favourite football team.

Crown says Scott Watson was the only one with 'motive and opportunity' to kill

It's the final day of the convicted double murderer's second appeal.

Review of urgent passport for Fred Again tour cost taxpayers $50k

DIA's chief executive called the review a “light touch, independent look” at the saga.

'Shadow of what I used to be': Man smashed in head with brick while restraining thief

Victim says his attacker should not be allowed to keep his name secret.

Health Ministry staff fire back at pay freeze; changes to Suicide Prevention Office revealed

A lump-sum payment is instead being delivered, based on staff performance.

Health New Zealand implements recruitment pause amid budget overspend

Chief executive Margie Apa said filling vacancies had caused an overspend.

Ministry of Health confirms final job cut tally

The Ministry of Health held an all-staff meeting on the plan this morning.

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Guy Wallace's evidence in Scott Watson case 'irretrievably tainted'

Wallace at one point asked police if they were trying to lay the murders on him.

Thousands of first-home buyers have deposits wiped out

More than 80 per cent of first homes bought during the peak are now worth less.