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NZ Covid-19 peak highest in 18 months, says expert

People over 30 are eligible for a booster every six months.

'Hitting hard:' Winter illness hits NZ schools, worsens teacher shortage

'This bout seems to be hitting as hard if not harder than last year'.

Alleged wage subsidy fraud trial likely next year

Wage subsidy trial: Tax agency charges could be merged with $977k fraud allegations.

CBD safety, New Caledonia and UK election | Focus Morning Bulletin May 23, 2024

Auckland businesses plead for greater police presence, more Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls a general election.

Another Covid-19 wave on horizon: How big will it be?

NZ likely on cusp of another Covid wave similar in size to our last two, modeller says.

Watch: Footage emerges of Liz Gunn's dramatic arrest at Auckland Airport

It comes after Gunn was found guilty of assault in the Manukau District Court today.

Coroner rules Dunedin man’s death from Covid vax may have been prevented

HDC finds failing to provide information was a prima facie breach of the health code.

Dancing in sync brings us closer together - here's why

Music and dance have important functions in terms of how people create and maintain bonds.

City couple's mushroom venture sprouts from pandemic

Benson Thomas and Hattie MacLennan once lived a city life in Auckland.

Worker burnout, the future of vaccines and frustration over driver's licences

Workers overworked, Pharmac and Health NZ weigh up the future of Covid vaccines and questions over why labour-hire companies continue to bring in overseas workers.

Low measles vaccination rates for Māori blamed on cyclone, pandemic

Counties Manukau is one area where immunisation rates for tamariki Māori are low.

Driving test fees, Kiwibank scam victim and MIQ fees | Focus Morning Bulletin April 29, 2024

Why the free ride for resitting driver tests could come to an end and how a bank boss helped a victim send $300k to scammers in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Opinion: In the debate over truancy, we’re leaving out the most important voices

OPINION: There are many reasons why children in NZ are skipping school.

After spending $700k-plus on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting costs

Some 80,000 frontline pandemic workers were given the pins.

University of Auckland taken to ERA by ‘Plan B’ academic Simon Thornley

The university is now involved in a new employment dispute.

Yoga, clothing, a pet: What principals spent 'treat yourself' Covid-19 wellbeing money on

The ministry doesn't know how many schools were sent draft guidance to 'treat' themselves.