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Air NZ plane stranded on tarmac for 30 minutes as pair refuse to wear masks
Flight took off after the unmasked pair staff confirmed to staff they had an exemption.
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GP caught giving medical certificates as vaccine exemptions
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Expert's summer warning as contact-tracing woes revealed
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Māori leader fears group of young people putting community at risk
King Country leaders fear Covid could continue to spread throughout the community.
Auckland surgeon charged with flying to Christchurch during lockdown
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90 new Covid cases, fears of undetected infection near Gisborne
New cases in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes and Nelson-Tasman.
'Protectors, not thugs': Iwi leader slams Seymour's description of checkpoint workers
Reuben Taipari said it's about working together with the Police.
Modern tragedy: Dad kills family after he was caught with fake vaccine pass
Investigators say the horrific crime was driven by fear of losing the three children.
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The variant hunters: Inside South Africa's effort to stop dangerous mutations
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Watch live: MPs grill Health Minister, Bloomfield on Covid response
Little and Bloomfield face questions on Covid, health reforms and mental health spending.
Live: Luxon's demand to PM - open Auckland's borders tonight
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Analysis: Is NZ prepared for Omicron's inevitable arrival?
The emergence of the Omicron variant is a reminder this pandemic is far from over.
Covid 19 Cruise sails on with new guests after outbreak
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68 fully vaxxed hospital staff infected at Christmas party
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Pub-goer with no vaccine pass remanded in custody
Man, 46, allegedly locked himself in a toilet after being told to leave The Bog.
DHBs prepare mini-MIQs for visiting cases
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Foodmarket's business has slumped since visit by Covid-19 case
The store owner thought the call informing her of the possible exposure was a prank.
Barry Soper: Luxon's biggest mistake in first PM showdown
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Health advice said new framework and high vax rates could see end to Auckland boundary.
Teuila Fuatai: How the Government continues to fail Māori in Covid
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'Dangerously low': Ex-chief of staff reveals truth about Trump's Covid battle
New York Times: Even after he was hospitalised, Trump's condition was 'grave'.
Auckland gym stays open without vaccine passes despite police warning
Oliver MMA gym owners say they're against the vaccine mandate.
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