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'Enslavement': Anti-vaxxer confronts judge at court bench, dragged by security
He argued 'just because people say the Earth is round, it doesn't mean that it is'.
Covid conspiracy theorist Billy Te Kahika sentenced again
It's the second time he's faced sentencing this year.
Updated Covid-19 vaccine approved for next winter
The announcement came as the country battles a fifth wave of infections.
Willis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on Government
A gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.
1000+ jobs 'terminated' - Deloitte on 11-office national labour hire business
ELE - global recruiter went overseas, particularly the Philippines, to fill jobs here.
Social media threat to release patient vaccine information after data breach
Barry Young has appeared in court charged dishonestly accessing a computer.
Bankruptcies soar as high rates and end of Covid aid hit businesses hard
Financial Times: ‘Zombie’ companies lose lifeline.
'Still risk': MFAT issues warning to Kiwis heading abroad this summer
MFAT has urged Kiwis to take several steps before boarding a flight abroad.
Kāinga Ora review, NZ's fifth Covid wave and Luxon's flight troubles| Focus Morning Bulletin, December 19
Chris Bishop announces independent review of Kāinga Ora, New Zealand's fifth Covid wave may not have peaked and questions are raised over how Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will get to Sydney tomorrow. Video / Newstalk ZB / NZ Herald
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.
Watch: First look inside $310m Deloitte Centre, InterContinental Auckland luxury hotel
A new five-star hotel opens January 30. Deloitte will begin the shift from January 15.
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.
Top boys' college distances itself from teacher after Covid-19 ‘whistleblower’ email to Herald
The teacher characterised a man accused of leaking Covid vax data as a 'whistleblower'.
Stocks of Covid antiviral drug Paxlovid run dry amid fifth wave
Paxlovid is used to limit how sick Covid-19 patients become, keeping them out of hospital.
University of Auckland academics complain of unsafe workplace
The open letter follows scientist Siouxsie Wiles' legal action against the university.
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.
New Omicron variant on the rise amid NZ’s pre-Christmas Covid-19 wave
JN.1 might have extra transmissibility than its close relative Pirola.
Pipeline becomes nightmare: Ryman axes $150m plans
'Frustrating' local community, residents had to pay $40,000 to battle plans in their area.
Govt considering trimming funding for Covid vaccine amid budget squeeze
Funding for free universal Covid vaccination ends next year.
IRD puts four Auckland dentistry companies under
The businesses were in receivership till last April but repaid creditors $5m to escape.
IRD calls for $2b of Covid business loans to be paid back
Two years on from pandemic, IRD is now calling for 129,000 customers to start paying back.
Auckland man jailed for MIQ escape followed by crime spree
The escape was announced by then PM Jacinda Ardern in 2021.
The true extent of damage to schools from Covid-19
Financial Times: The pandemic had a highly disruptive effect on learning around the world.
Editorial: Leaders must act to bring New Zealand together
OPINION: There are fears decades of race relations progress could be damaged.
Another craft beer business in financial trouble, liquidator appointed
Company changed its business model when Covid broke out to try to adapt.
Chris Hipkins on the vaccine data breach
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about the vaccine data breach. Video / Mark Mitchell
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.
Health staffer due in court for alleged breach of Covid vaccine data
Man, 56, is charged with accessing a computer system for dishonest purposes.
CRL costs, Covid breach and ceasefire unlikely | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 4
How much ratepayers will have to fork out when the City Rail Link opens, man arrested over Covid vaccination privacy breach and why another pause in fighting is unlikely in the Middle East in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / NZHerald