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There are hints police water patrols may be revived if the lockdown is extended.
Claire Trevett: PM, we don't expect perfection but drop the defensiveness
The PM's political broadcast missed the point of the questions being asked.
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Kabul terror threat: Fleeing Kiwis told to stay away from airport
Terror threats as overnight NZDF makes second successful evacuation flight.
Northland freediver dies in Far North from suspected drowning
Police suspected the man, who had health conditions, had drowned.
Afghanistan falls: NZ closes door on Afghan resettlement applications
Government cites "rapidly deteriorating situation".
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Afghan interpreters resettled in NZ fear Taliban revenge on family left behind
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Helicopter joins battle against blaze in Whangārei Heads
The last update about the fire's size showed it had grown to 150m-by-150m.
Kabul airport gauntlet: Elation, relief as NZ group reach friendly forces
Group including elderly woman in wheelchair gets over sewage-filled canal to NZ soldiers.
Mangawhai road blocks frustrating locals caught off guard - 'this is getting out of hand'
Police confirmed a check point in Mangawhai was stopping residents from heading north.
Afghanistan falls: Former NZ prime ministers on 'heart-breaking' Taliban takeover
Sir John Key and Helen Clark sceptical of Taliban claims.
Afghan mercy dash: First NZDF flight lands at Kabul, picks up desperate evacuees
RNZAF C-130 spends just 30 minutes on tarmac - just hours after deadly gunfight.
Delta outbreak: Fatal crash triggers reminder from police
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Kabul chaos: Shooting, stampedes, gas attacks; family of 16 evacuated to NZ
Father who fled Taliban reduced to tears by news of family's dramatic rescue.
South Island 'fortress' still locked down
100-plus contacts in the South Island mean it is deemed too soon to come out of level 4.
First Kiwis evacuated from Kabul arriving home today
Partner nations flew the Kiwis out of Kabul airport - the scene of chaos and death.
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Northland police at scene of fatal crash in Peria, Far North
The crash is believed to have occurred prior to it being reported to police this morning.
Exclusive: Taliban leader vows safe exit of NZ nationals from Kabul
Hard-line Islamist group wants strong relationship with NZ government as nation rebuilds.
Frontline: Kiwi journalist witnesses historic fall of Kabul
"There are very few journalists left," says NZ-born Al Jazeera correspondent.
Oops ... Alleged car thief accidentally takes off with Covid test swab
The incident occurred as a patient was being escorted to Whangārei Hospital.
Kaitaia pair arrested after supermarket face mask fracas
Charges are threatening behaviour, disorderly behaviour, not following Covid-19 direction.
Afghanistan falls: First Kiwis safely evacuated from Kabul airport
MFAT warns the situation is fragile and "changing rapidly".
Aussie state prepares for lockdown ... with zero cases
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Anti-lockdown arrests: Far-right activist denied bail
Police say they 'engaged and encouraged' protesters to comply before arrests were made.
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NDHB worked with community to co-design delivery as an integral health service.
Children aged 12 to 15 can now be vaccinated - PM
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