Dubby Henry
Dubby Henry is a reporter for the New Zealand Herald
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Live: 11 Covid-related deaths and 4924 cases today; experts warn of new BA.5 surge
Experts warn we're facing a winter surge of the virus as subvariant BA.5 spreads.
Live: Records tumble - 2522 new cases, 100 in hospital, RATs for Auckland cases
There were 1901 community Covid cases on Saturday and 1929 on Friday.
'Significant impacts', 8m waves possible as Cyclone Cody nears NZ
Hot weather could be a recipe for disaster as dangerous waves hit eastern coastline.
'Welcome news': Only 14 community cases despite higher testing rates
On Tuesday, there were nine cases at the border.
Covid: More than half a million kids' vaccine doses arrive in NZ, 85 new community cases
So far, NZ has avoided community transmission of the Omicron variant.
Covid update: 103 new community cases ahead of traffic light review
There are 61 Covid patients in hospital, including three in HDU or ICU.
Young students 'distraught' after teacher made them slap his hand till it hurt
The disciplinary tribunal censured Anaru Wihapi but let him keep his teaching licence.
Live: Taxi driver tests positive, more Raglan cases - Cabinet faces grim scenario
A newborn baby has tested positive for Covid at Auckland's North Shore Hospital.
Covid record-keeping to become mandatory at all levels - but retail exempt
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins broke the news at the 1pm press conference.
Live: Overnight deluge - heavy rain soaks Auckland commute, flood warnings for south
Flood-stricken Buller district is in the firing line again.
School choice interactive: Where do the kids in your neighbourhood go?
Most low-decile schools in Auckland continue to suffer from middle-class flight.
NZ 'the envy' of the world - no new Covid cases for 13 days
There have been 13 days in a row with no new cases of Covid-19 cases found.
'Abject failure': New National leader slams three Labour ministers
Todd Muller singles out Phil Twyford, Kelvin Davis and Willie Jackson.
Close to freezing: Icy snap hits North Island
Parts of the North Island dropped to the low single digits overnight.
'Frustrating': School's flu jab clinic cancelled twice due to short supply
It's the second time the school has tried and failed to get teachers vaccinated.
'A good kick': Cop stood down after kicking, aiming gun at handcuffed robber
IPCA has found the officer's actions towards a robbery suspect were unjustified.
Two days to go: 20 essential things to know about level 3
Answers to some questions business owners may be asking right now.
Some schools could re-open on April 29
What happens to schools when the alert level 4 lockdown ends?
Playgrounds shut down across New Zealand
Sorry kids - those slides and swings are a no-go for the next four weeks.
Coronavirus: Third case confirmed in New Zealand
The patient is not the partner of the woman who was confirmed to have Covid-19 yesterday.
Māori babies five times more likely to be uplifted - report
It's part of a review into how to keep more Māori babies in the care of their whānau.
From ill-fated waterfall leap to pro bodybuilding
Ephraim Gudjeon went from cracked vertebra to cracking professional bodybuilding's ranks.
Two Kiwi medics' devastating decision to call off search
Pair were on the island for between 30 and 40 minutes before making heartbreaking call.
Watch: Rescue chopper footage reveals eruption devastation
Westpac Rescue Helicopter footage shows an island coated in ash.
North Island rattled by 5.9 magnitude quake
The quake struck at 5.34am, according to GeoNet.
Buy one, get one free? Why this Rotorua apartment comes with an Auckland office
Free office space in NZ's most expensive city? There must be a catch.
'No jab, no pay': Dr Lance O'Sullivan says cut benefits for parents who won't vaccinate
Prominent doctor wants fines, benefit cuts for parents who won't vaccinate.
New Zealand suicides in 2018-19 highest since records began
There were 685 deaths by suicide in the year to June 30, the Coroner says.
Thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain on the way
A northwesterly air flow is bringing wet conditions up and down the west coast of NZ.
Your weather: Showers today but mild winter forecast
It may be wet today but winter is set to be warm and dry.
Hung-over workers cost businesses 'staggering' $1.65b
Kiwi drinking habits are costing the country more than $1000 per employee, study claims.
Who is new Coalition NZ party leader Hannah Tamaki?
Who is Hannah Tamaki, the leader of the new Coalition New Zealand party?
Hannah Tamaki to lead new Destiny political party
Destiny Church is making a political play with a new party, Coalition New Zealand.
Health ministry prepares for extreme heat of global warming
Extreme heat is likely to cause more health problems in future, the Ministry says.
Warning after woman killed by extreme heat
People with multiple sclerosis are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat.
Councils ask for water savings as big dry bites
Weatherwatch says unless something major changes, parts of NZ could suffer drought.
Destiny charities stripped of tax-exempt status
Destiny Church charities to be stripped of tax status on December 20.
Family ill in 30 mins in wild pig poisoning: was it botulism?
Doctors as yet unsure about illness that put three family members on life support.
Destiny confident charities won't lose tax status
Two Destiny Church charities are reportedly set to be stripped of charitable status.
Is Winston about to make a huge U-turn?
Winston Peters may backtrack on a Maori seat referendum now the Maori Party is gone.
'Dad wasn't famous, he just played rugby'
Kids shared Meads with NZ through rugby years and beyond, but he was just Dad to them.