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12,000 Covid-19 vaccinators have been identified as victims of the data leak.
New Covid strain now NZ's most dominant variant
Almost all cases in NZ are the from same variant, but the vaccine should still hold up.
Man who spent taxpayer money on gambling, adult entertainment says prison too harsh
Nathan Downey fraudulently obtained nearly $200k from MSD.
Racial slur: Te Whatu Ora nurse sacked following comment about colleague
Three of the nurse's colleagues reacted to the comment with laughing emojis.
Ex-Food Alley, Yates site in Auckland CBD stays empty: Singaporeans ponder future
'Actively seeking an anchor tenant to collaborate with us' - Peter Wall on site plans.
Govt mulls expanding inquiry into Covid-19 response
Public consultation will begin this month on expanding the inquiry's scope.
Scottish minister accused of 'crocodile tears' in Covid inquiry
Nicola Sturgeon says she destroyed her messages, even after promising to hand them over.
Nurse fired over anti-vax posts may need to pay $20k
Amanda Turner was dismissed in 2021 after 'posting anti-vaccine information on Facebook'.
Just had Covid-19? This tricky variant was most likely behind it
The highly mutated JN.1 variant likely now makes up 80 per cent of NZ cases.
How the pandemic changed the rules of personal finance
OPINION: Four years ago, no one considered the toll Covid-19 would take.
Long Covid, chronic fatigue links may help with remedies
Professor optimistic links could help improve the quality of life for many patients.
Fifth Covid wave hits new high in NZ as Govt looks at ending free RATs
OPINION: Covid-19 levels have surged to their highest levels since NZ's fifth wave began.
'Very stupid decision': Essential worker who took ski holiday during Covid lockdown sentenced
It's unlikely he would have been caught had he not tried to scam free ski passes.
China’s population dropped for a second straight year after Covid lockdowns
It dropped by two million people in 2023 in the second straight annual fall.
Opinion: 1374 days of pain – my life with long Covid
NY Times: Giorgia Lupi first got Covid in 2020. It's been 'running the show' ever since.
Nearly 10,000 died from Covid-19 last month, fuelled by gatherings
It comes as the most prominent variant spread globally.
Summer Covid wave: 'We may see more peaks'
The summer wave of Covid-19 is larger than the previous one.
Commercial, industrial property outlook: Where to for rents, occupancy?
A four-decade chart shows how Auckland returns have fluctuated - and where they're headed.
'Bustling': Bay of Islands welcomes holiday crowds after big setbacks
Tourist towns such as Paihia and Russell are filling up with international visitors.
Biggest foreign investment deals of 2023
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Covid variants and vaccines: What you need to know
Explainer: Covid is making headlines again in the lead-up to Christmas.
Opinion: Does living with Covid mean having to pay for protection ourselves?
Opinion: Whether to fund Covid boosters, tests and treatments are difficult questions.
Updated Covid-19 vaccine approved for next winter
The announcement came as the country battles a fifth wave of infections.
1000+ jobs 'terminated' - Deloitte on 11-office national labour hire business
ELE - global recruiter went overseas, particularly the Philippines, to fill jobs here.
Health expert's Covid warning as 5th wave hits
There were 7417 new Covid-19 cases reported in the week, slightly down on the week prior.
Loud cheering by supporters when IT worker pleads not guilty to Covid-19 data breach
Barry Young was greeted with applause by his crowd of supporters, including Liz Gunn.
Opinion: Should Kiwis pay for Covid-19 protection?
Universal access to Covid 19 vaccinations may come to an end next year.
Iconic boat owner told to build new jetty, gift it to iwi, lease it back
The paddle boat was once a common sight on the lake.
Will we be paying for Covid protection ourselves?
OPINION: The arrival of the fifth wave prompted me to get my booster sorted.
New wave of Covid infections could last to Christmas
The past few weeks have seen the number of Covid hospitalisations creeping back up.
'I sympathise': Liquidator on 16 customers of failed double-glazer
One customer had paid $55,000 in advance and didn’t have the products.
Pipeline becomes nightmare: Ryman axes $150m plans
'Frustrating' local community, residents had to pay $40,000 to battle plans in their area.
IRD puts four Auckland dentistry companies under
The businesses were in receivership till last April but repaid creditors $5m to escape.