US man uses pandemic relief funds to clear his name of cold-case murder
After more than two decades behind bars, the 65-year-old has walked free.
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Nobel in medicine goes to scientists whose work enabled creation of mRNA vaccines
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‘Promise I’m not flying to Wanaka’: Lawyer who bragged about fleeing lockdown suspended
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Why Covid can be so disruptive to your sleep
New York Times: Here’s why, and how to find some relief.
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New Covid vaccines may arrive too late for latest variant
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Mutant Covid subvariant ‘Pirola’ lands in NZ
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Man who spent wage subsidies on gambling and 'adult entertainment' wants out of jail
He fraudulently claimed almost $200k in Covid-19 wage subsidies.
Letters: On crime, climate, a stadium, grey power and men's health
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GST debt prompts Inland Revenue to liquidate clothing retailer
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Luxon claims 'we have become a country of bureaucrats in NZ'
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'No red flags' about anti-fluoride, anti-mandate comments, says Nats candidate
Ryan Hamilton says his views were not raised in his candidate selection.
Why ditching NZ’s last Covid protections hasn’t triggered a big bounce-back
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Long Covid: ‘For many people, it’s been a terrible journey’
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Number of dogs being put down in Auckland doubles in year
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‘Covid is not done with us’: Decades before impact of pandemic known
Experts warn it may be decades before the full impact of Covid-19 is known.
Former Advance NZ Party co-leader Billy TK receives mixed verdict, acquitted of most serious charges
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How Covid affects the heart: Short and long-term risks becoming more clear
NYT: Three years into the pandemic, the short- and long-term risks are becoming clear.