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Shot man critically injured in Wellington Hospital
A man presented at Hutt Hospital on Monday afternoon after being shot.
90% vax target to feature 'prominently' in new Govt Covid framework
The Government will announce a new 'Covid-19 protection framework' on Friday.
Set a date: Hospitality and retail businesses' plea to Govt
We need a line drawn to say this is when we're reopening, says Restaurant Association.
Covid-19: Outdoor gym classes identified as new location of interest
An Anytime Fitness outdoor class has been added to the locations of interest list.
Manukau Harbour tragedy: Boaties criticise Coastguard response
Local boaties said Coastguard wasn't near the Manukau Bar as hundreds crossed it.
Elderly couple want Auckland Council to halt sale of former family land
Mark Davis says his parents felt cheated when the Papakura farmland was taken.
Mt Albert homicide: Police urge walkers to come forward
Police looking into the death of Lena Zhang Harrap are appealing to the public for help.
Live: D-Day - experts urge Cabinet to resist alert level change
Experts are urging against Auckland leaving lockdown as cases mount.
Live: Auckland risks 'months' longer in lockdown, Cabinet meets on alert levels
Despite Saturday's vax boost, modeller fears tracing collapse may spell longer lockdown.
Wild weather: Auckland's rude awakening - booming thunderstorm, deluge
Thunder and lightning wakes residents from their sleep.
Is Auckland walking into another 'leaky homes' disaster?
Experts warn that first-time developers are cutting corners in the current hot market.
Desperate mum resorts to supermarket rubbish bin for food: Lockdown struggles continue as Term 4 starts
Some kids have dropped off the radar altogether, principal says.
Editorial: Shot Kiwis! Vaccination drive a much-needed boost
EDITORIAL: Super Saturday was as good for morale as it was for increasing our protection.
51 new community cases, including 4 in Waikato; Wellsford household cases
The final count is also in for Super Saturday: 130,002 people got a vaccination across NZ.
Auckland rally: Covid-19 spread likely among protesters self-selecting to be unvaccinated, experts say
Epidemiologist Michael Baker says Auckland protest was "absurd" and "insulting" to others.
Super Saturday: How many jabs to go before Auckland gets to 90 per cent?
Super Saturday has given us a boost in the race between the virus and the vaccine.
Shot, NZ! Kiwis smash daily vax target - Auckland edges closer to 90%
The target was 100,000. We smashed it, and then some.
Ho ho, oh no: Kiwis facing a Covid Christmas without family - or their favourite gifts
Travel restrictions and supply shortages are threatening to disrupt the festive season.
PM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130k
Super Saturday has been a record-breaking day of vaccination in New Zealand.
Prosecutions loom over anti-lockdown protest in Auckland
It is the second time protesters have gathered at Auckland Domain in two weeks.
Locations of interest: Supermarket, pharmacy added to growing list
Waitākere Hospital is among the latest locations of interest.
Off-duty officer helps Eagle crew save fisherman swept off rocks near Bethells Beach
Police have revealed details of a brave water rescued involving Eagle crew, off-duty cop.
'Life's too short': Pasifika sporting icon's Super Saturday message
The near 10-year Silver Fern isn't just talk - she's also taking part in Super Saturday.
'Give Delta a taste of Kiwi': Vaxathon co-host Paddy Gower on Super Saturday
Instead of donations, the aim of the Vaxathon is to raise national vaccination levels.
Covid case numbers 'beyond what we have expected' - PM
PM acknowledges Auckland's worsening Covid-19 case numbers have exceeded expectations.
Revealed: The ex-firefighter who became one of NZ's worst serial arsonists
A former volunteer firefighter was responsible for torching a dozen Auckland properties.
Locations of interest: Infected person visited Waitākere Hospital Emergency Department
More locations of interest in Auckland and Raglan have been identified.
Chris Bishop: More time at level 4 for Auckland to be one of NZ's great 'what if's'
Chris Bishop also weighs in on National's poor polling in the latest On the Tiles podcast.
'Every single vaccine dose counts': Auckland mayor Phil Goff on Super Saturday
Get vaccinated so we can enjoy the summer, Auckland mayor says.
Customs arrests fourth person in recent weeks for child exploitation material
A 20-year-old Auckland man was arrested today.
Top Towns: Dunedin still most vaccinated, Hamilton closing in on Auckland
Find out how your town's vaccination rate compares.
Two Auckland clusters climb past 100, five unlinked to current outbreak
The clusters are spread all across the region.
Aucklanders call for clarity: 'We can't follow grey rules'
Calls for Government to deliver a clear set of plans - and something to work towards.