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Ratana Clarke can't use the toilet or take a shower, and is stranded in a tent.
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Northland man's flight from Whangārei to Queenstown during lockdown lands him in court
Police had been investigating how the man managed to fly without the correct paperwork.
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Wellington region now closer to 90% first dose, 68% fully vaccinated
Eighty-eight per cent have had their first dose, up from 86 per cent at the last update.
Northland man charged in relation to mass protest on Super Saturday
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Waiheke businesses call for Auckland border to reopen
Waiheke Local Board wants vaccination numbers to rise before border opening.
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The Ombudsman has launched an inquiry into the MIQ booking system.
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Up until now health workers have had to compete with others to get into the country.
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They met officials yesterday to push for air monitoring to keep Covid-19 at bay.
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Two towns and one district are in the South Island and one town is in the north.
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Growing calls for the Government to cancel school exams for students in Auckland.