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Ministry's plan to hire its own security staff has fallen flat, data shows.
PM watching Covid reopening 'experiments' ahead of NZ plan
'Everything we're seeing around the world at the moment is experimental,' Ardern says.
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Covid-19: Mariners isolating offshore after two test positive
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Air NZ unveils long-haul flights for summer
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Emirates delivers 1 million Covid-19 vaccines to NZ
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'Knuckleheads': NRL star's $850k contract torn up over Covid party scandal
The fallout continues after multiple players breached regulations to celebrate win.
NSW Premier hints at Sydney lockdown extension
A lockdown decision will be announced tomorrow morning.
Appeal heard over ruling regarding legality of NZ's Covid-19 lockdown
The appeal will run today and tomorrow in the Court of Appeal in Wellington.
Live updates: One new Covid case in MIQ today
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Aussie visitors jump at chance to cross the ditch
Australians are back in Queenstown again much to the relief of local businesses.
'Handful' of serious side effects reported after some Covid vaccinations
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Covid-19: Government struggles to recruit MIQ security staff
The Defence Force has been asked to cover security roles at MIQ facilities.
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Vaccine rollout: Confidence in supply troubles GPs, pharmacists
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Appeal over lockdown's legality to be heard today
A legal challenge against New Zealand's Covid-19 lockdowns will be heard today.
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Pfizer vaccine efficacy drops in Israel as Delta variant spreads
Health authorities in Israel consider whether to recommend a third booster shot.
PM: At-risk groups should have been contacted over vaccine
It comes as 150,000 of the 1 million Pfizer doses expected through July arrived on Monday.
Lights out: Three top restaurants can't find staff, forced to close for two weeks
Restaurants across NZ will protest at Govt's immigration policy by switching lights off.
Luxembourg PM hospitalised after positive Covid-19 test
Xavier Bettel tested positive for Covid-19 soon after attending an EU summit.
Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after Covid scare
Duchess "not experiencing any symptoms" and began isolating late last week.
Fiji Covid crisis: 1000 infected people sent home to isolate as facilities overflow
More than 350 new Covid-19 cases reported in Fiji today.
Scan your drool: How MIQ saliva testing will work
It was estimated between 6000 and 20,000 saliva tests would be done per week.
Focus: PM on our Covid-19 road map
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