Covid-19: Trial aborted as lawyer deemed close contact
The lawyer got a text at 11.24am today saying he was a close contact of a case of Covid.
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The MIQ returnees were finally released five hours later than planned.
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Christchurch judge's 'robust' anti-vax comments referred to chief district court judge.
Live: Big outbreak predicted as NZ modellers take swipe at earlier '50,000 by Waitangi Day'
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South Island practices eager to get RATS
GPs anxiously wait for the arrival of rapid antigen Covid-19 tests at their clinics.
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Dad says Covid-19 precautions are a "no-brainer" when it comes to protecting his son.
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The future of travel: Flight Centre's trends for 2022
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Kiwi exec in hot water for 'exploiting' MIQ loophole starts work next week
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'Big boost week': Text and email alerts start today for 1m NZers
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Convoy protesters 'in for long haul', council considering options
The anti-mandate protesters intend to stay for 'at least a few days' in Wellington.