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Collins calls for inquiry into Covid cluster response
Judith Collins says the "yo-yo-ing" in and out of lockdown must be avoided.
Chefs, divers and a meteorologist among America's Cup 'critical workers'
Nutritionists, meteorologist, drone pilot got tick; only 19% of NZ businesses successful.
Prison within a prison: Secret $3m unit to hold Christchurch mosque shooter
Mosque shooter and two violent criminals are locked up in a "prison within a prison".
The mystery of cases M and L: Were Covid 'rule breakers' falsely accused?
The cases of M & L have exposed flaws in the rules and information issued by authorities.
No new community cases: Freedom beckons for Auckland
It comes as Auckland prepares to move into alert level 2 at 6am tomorrow.
Pasifika Festival postponed over alert level uncertainty
Organisers still hope popular festival can run after being cancelled the past two years.
0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0: Kiwis head into new freedoms with 'considerable confidence'
It is more good news as Auckland prepares for alert level 2 tomorrow, and NZ for level 1.
Kiwis urged to be careful in the water today after tsunami alert
Civil Defence's message to Kiwis returning to waters as GeoNet predicts future quakes.
Covid alert level 2 for Auckland, level 1 for NZ - what that means
Alert level changes might sound familiar, but just in case, here's what you need to know.
Locked-down Auckland faces level-2 freedom after PM's 2.27am 'bugger it' earthquake moment
What moving to alert level 2 tomorrow will mean for church services.
Watch: 'Keep your hands up!' - Armed police arrest man after tense standoff
Startled neighbours filmed the arrest of a man who threatened police he was armed.
Music to the ears: Crowded House's nationwide tour back on this month
Something to sing about: Crowded House's "To The Island" tour is all go.
Auckland port bosses' date with council over 'disappointing' results
Auckland port leaders get "please explain" from Mayor's office over mid-year results.
Lift-off! Auckland heads out of lockdown, NZ to level 1
Auckland into level 2 this Sunday and may be back to level 1 by the start of next weekend.
Covid contacts must continue isolating, despite lockdown exit
The end of lockdown won't mean freedom for contacts who have been told to isolate.
How are South Aucklanders staying informed about Covid-19?
$1.4m has been spent on advertising for "culturally and linguistically diverse" audiences.
Erebus family member adds voice to memorial protest
The National Erebus Memorial intends to pay tribute to 257 killed in 1979 plane crash.
Armed police arrest man barricaded in house, who threatened he was armed
Police say the driver had barricaded himself in an Auckland property after fleeing them.
Lockdown luck: Covid stopped team of scientists being in Kermadecs as quake hit
"I don't want comment on what might have been, hard to know what could have unfolded."
Tsunami warning: 'We want people to take this seriously' - National Emergency Management Agency
People who have evacuated to higher ground are told to stay put.
Kiwis told: 'Do not go sightseeing'; Aucklanders told to stay away from beaches
National Emergency Management Agency with the latest tsunami threat update.
Monster earthquakes: 'I thought it was an evil spirit'
The first of three massive quakes struck in the dead of night - about 2.30am.
Live: Zero cases again - D-Day for the fate of Auckland lockdown, all eyes on 85 tests
The key indicators Bloomfield wants before making his lockdown recommendation.
Earthquake advice: Evacuated residents told they can go home
Warning now lifted following a magnitude 7.1 quake off East Cape.
Mana whenua fully consulted on Erebus Memorial - Auckland Mayor
Dame Naida calls for a hui to achieve an outcome that upholds the mana of all parties.
Auckland councillor highlights urban sprawl concerns in letter to minister
Darby says Govt proposal to help protect productive land could clash with its other plans.
0,0,0,0: Four straight days - what Bloomfield wants to see before alert levels drop
Cabinet will meet on Friday to determine the fate of alert levels.
Truck rolls in Kaukapakapa north of Riverhead
Emergency services were alerted about noon today.
Wanted: Sean Broderick still on the run, could be 'anywhere'
Sean Broderick is still wanted by police and they say he could be anywhere in Nth Island.
Weather warning: Severe thunderstorms forecast across North Island
Severe weather watch for parts of the North Island as thunderstorms roll in.
'I feel like crying': MIQ hotel workers on minimum wage share stories
'Life is like being at level 4 all the time'.
Fatal shooting: Not guilty of murder, guilty of manslaughter
The majority verdict was given in the High Court at Auckland today.
Covid rule-breakers: Govt's two big mistakes, and how it can fix them
OPINION: NZers are angry at rule-breakers, and the Govt's not helping, law expert says.