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Brian Tamaki walks free on Covid-19 protest charges
Brian and Hannah Tamaki have been on trial alongside two other church members for weeks.
'I dropped the ball' - top real estate boss Martin Cooper apologises to disciplinary tribunal
'Accidents happen. Mistakes are made. It was not a conscious decision' - Martin Cooper
'Significant commercial operation': Couple in their 60s jailed for peddling meth during lockdown
Their dealing continued even when they caught the virus.
Police Commissioner's secret call with Brian Tamaki revealed at lockdown breach trial
Coster offered masks for Tamaki's protest, warned of backlash if rules were broken.
Destiny Church leaders on trial, accused of defying Covid restrictions
The controversial religious figure risks up to six months' imprisonment if convicted.
Supporters with placards clap as Destiny Church's Brian Tamaki goes into court
Brian Tamaki is accused of intentionally failing to comply with Covid-19 public laws.
Return of the Tinder swindler: After prison, prolific scam artist picked up where he left off
Fraudster attends latest sentencing in construction get-up, saying he wants to work.
Health Ministry says emergency preparedness may be deprioritised with staff, budgets pressure
Auditor-General has written to Parliament’s Health Select Committee.
Mental illness raises the risk of severe Covid. The question is: Why?
New York Times: People with psychiatric conditions more likely to be hospitalised.
Waikato man gets home detention for $53K Covid wage subsidy fraud
Jarryd Delroy Hector was found to have falsified GST and income tax returns.
Covid-19: Modellers watch for early signs of uptick toward fourth summer wave
There are early signs of an uptick in Covid-19 cases as new variant slowly gains foothold.
'He has lost his profession': Former doctor faces reality of anti-vaccine stance
Judge: Eye surgeon could have stopped practising but chose to try to bend the rules.
Is NZ ready for the ‘inevitable’ next pandemic?
More work is needed to ready NZ for the next "inevitable" pandemic, two top experts write
Greens vote to oust Darleen Tana and Hamas chief killed in Gaza | NZ Herald Update 18 October 2024
The Green Party vote to use 'waka-jumping' legislation to oust Darleen Tana from Parliament and Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar killed. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AFP
Nike tries to get back in the race as sneaker sales gather pace
Financial Times: Athletic footwear thrives as consumers seek wider choice of brands.
'An ethical dilemma': 30-year medical career ended by Covid vaccine stance
Doctor tried to keep practising under Māori customary law.
Lawyer Sue Grey tearful at tribunal: 'I didn’t mean to breach name suppression'
It is alleged lawyer revealed the name of a child who had suppression in two interviews.
Covid-19 sub-variant XEC arrives in NZ
ESR has detected a number of cases of the new strain in clinical samples.
Tourism numbers up in August with Australians leading the charge
Visitor arrivals surged from five countries during the year.
Emergency management roadmap due early next year
The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.
Tennis club marks its 100th birthday in style
The clubhouse has had a $270k upgrade and celebrates 100 years this weekend.
Doctor admits using fake Covid jab to try to kill
Thomas Kwan disguised himself as a community nurse to inject poison.
Home carer claimed car had been sold – but was caught driving it after elderly woman died
HDC: 'Onus is on the support worker to behave in a professional manner.'
Hawke’s Bay residents set to have say on public transport reforms amid ‘clear decline’
There are multiple reasons for a public transport drop-off; plans to reboot the system.
Sir Bill English: What he'd do differently if he was PM again
Sir Bill English shares his money stories and reflects on his legacy.
BusinessNZ chief: Firms must take risks to revive economy
The new BusinessNZ CEO urges firms to take risks, saying 'business has a leadership role'.
EMA chief aims for profitability and innovation
EMA overhead structure built during Covid needed to change.