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'A full circle moment': Sir Ashley Bloomfield recalls father's MBE during investiture ceremony
He was knighted today in recognition of his service to public health during pandemic.
Failed Auckland housing developer owes creditors $40m
Delays, material shortages and pandemic-driven cost overruns blamed.
Covid-19 numbers: 14,371 new cases, 49 deaths in past week
The total number of deaths from the disease is now 2942.
Auckland fast-food outlets insolvent after pandemic 'killed' business, owe $300k to IRD
The Commercial Bay and Westfield Albany outlets went into liquidation last month.
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Warwick Jordan says Kiwis should continue to experience the magic of second-hand books.
‘Have courage’: Tokelau records its first four community Covid-19 cases
Tokelau remains in lockdown following the announcement of its first Covid community cases.
New study finds 1 in 10 get long Covid after Omicron, identifies key symptoms
Early findings highlight a dozen symptoms that most distinguish long Covid.
Post-Covid reality check? F&P Healthcare profit drops 34pc
F&P Healthcare's earnings have fallen to more normal levels after a big Covid-surge.
Editorial: Covid still has capacity to challenge
Opinion: Our editorial on new revelations about the coronavirus.
Blackmailer threatened to send video to former Air NZ manager's new employer
The wife of an Air NZ employee tried to blackmail manager during defamation case.
Watch: 'Currently between jobs': Jacinda Ardern speaks at WHO assembly
Ex PM jokes, pays tribute to Bloomfield, Gerrard in NZ Covid response.
Covid-19 numbers: 14,657 new cases, 43 deaths
There were 14,657 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the week to Sunday.
Covid-19 sends Tokelau into lockdown
Up until now, Tokelau was one of the last countries to experience community transmission.
Most eligible Kiwis yet to get Omicron-targeted booster
Most eligible Kiwis haven’t bothered to get the bivalent booster since it became available
My Food Bag profits dive 60%, staff cut, plans to delist from ASX
The Kiwi meal kit company says it's working to cut overheads and up profits.
Wuhan lab leak ‘happened about the same time as Covid emerged’
Telegraph: Marco Rubio’s office released the findings of the 17-month investigation.
123-year-old southern retailer H & J Smith closing three stores, 220 jobs lost
'The Smiths are such humble people. They’re some of the most experienced retailers in NZ.'
The $500k contract for Covid-19 memes that was approved by then-Police Commissioner
The contract meant to run for three months, instead lasted just a few weeks.
Cost of free school lunches a hungry hole in Budget 2023
Covid money funded free school lunches, now the chicken (wraps) are coming home to roost.
Wellington bar The George insolvent: landlord changed locks, $800,000+ owed
Landlord changed locks after bar failed to pay rent, and IRD makes move.
Covid-19 numbers: 11,739 new cases, 58 deaths
There were 11,739 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Aotearoa in the week to midnight.
Developer of $60m Waiheke Island coastal housing estate wants out
Sales of the housing sites taking longer than expected.
Accountant suspended for allegedly taking $37k of client's money
The man also allegedly secured an $11,800 Covid-19 loan without his client's approval.
Modular house builder hits the wall, unable to pay IRD $298,000
The company wanted to reduce waste and build in a more sustainable and higher-quality way.
Whanau Ora staff graduate with level 5 diplomas
Staff members have studied while working for the agency.
Back from an 855-day sleep: Air NZ brings last big jet back from the desert
The return of the big plane adds much-needed capacity to the airline's stretched schedule.
Covid-19 numbers: 12,277 new cases, 30 deaths
There were 12,277 new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand in the week.
Covid 19 pandemic: Fast-rising Omicron subvariant may have spawned here in NZ
A fast-rising proportion of Covid-19 sequences are a subvariant thought to be homegrown.
Editorial: Covid downgraded, but what about next pandemic?
The World Health Organisation has removed the emergency status in place since 2020.
Covid-19 status change does not change too much, says Michael Baker
He emphasised the need for caution in easing our few remaining protections.