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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.
Te Whatu Ora employee granted bail after alleged Covid vaccination data breach
The man shouted 'freedom' as he was taken back to the cells.
Another craft beer business in financial trouble, liquidator appointed
Company changed its business model when Covid broke out to try to adapt.
Information-free: Liquidators complain about publishing boss
An order was made in the High Court at Auckland on October 26 to put the company under.
Ryman selling two sites, stopping work at three others
Full-year profit is now $300m-$330m, when it was previously forecast to be $310m-$330m.
The apocalyptic 2020s: Hate speech, fake news, disinformation
OPINION: Is a lack of rules fuelling misinformed, opportunistic, dangerous politics?
Power List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?
Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.
Omicron, now two years old, is not done with us yet
New York Times: The dominant coronavirus variant has proved to be an evolutionary marvel.
UK Covid inquiry: Rishi Sunak said ‘just let people die’
Former adviser says Sunak expressed the opinion while serving as Chancellor.
Opinion: David Fisher on finding peace with Billy Te Kahika
Activist Billy Te Kahika spoke with David Fisher ahead of a possible jail sentence.
Senior police officer faces civil action over Parliament protest arrests
The officer was criminally investigated, but police chose not to lay charges.
Samoa issues public health notice as NZ enters fifth Covid wave
With close ties to New Zealand, Samoa is urging its public to get a Covid booster.
Pioneering drinks business strikes trouble, makes arrangement with creditors
List of secured creditors released with deed names those claiming money including IRD.
Where did all the toilet paper go? The truth about panic buying
People tend to panic buy in times of crisis, often leading to big shortages.
Rise in Covid-19 cases as Kiwis fail to get booster
Wastewater testing and the number of hospitalisations suggest the virus is prevalent.
Landmark case claims AstraZeneca jab was 'defective'
Statements about the vaccine's efficacy were 'vastly overstated', the test case claims.
'Brand Siouxsie' - Auckland uni managers grew uneasy with Dr's 'celebrity' status
Wiles was called 'Brand Siouxsie' by university staff because of her high-profile role.
Permanent bar, $14k fine for ex-real estate agent who forged valuation
'No agent can employ or engage him in connection with real estate agency work.'
Siouxsie Wiles case: Auckland University voices concerns about media coverage after campus incident
The university's lawyers say media coverage may be 're-triggering' abuse against Wiles.
'My lungs collapsed... I thought I was going to die': Mum's horror health ordeal
'I couldn't get off the bed - I was [spending] 16 to 18 hours in bed. I can barely walk.'
NZ must prepare for Long Covid implications, researcher warns
A study shows Kiwis are going to work while unwell.
Ms. Information documentary reveals the shocking extent of the lockdown hate directed at Siouxsie Wiles
OPINION: A dark story of how lockdown brought out the worst in (some of) us.