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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.

Public Purse: The final $5b of the Covid fight - and the half spent on other priorities

The $5b Covid fund top-up was spent at a record clip - on mostly unrelated plans.

Simon Wilson on the political contest of style, substance and saving lives

OPINION: From Viaduct lunches to saving lives, this election has it all.

New Covid vaccines may arrive too late for latest variant

Microbiologist warns vaccines for new variant may not be in NZ until next year.

The big winners from the $1b taxpayer air freight scheme

The subsidies were introduced soon after the pandemic hit in 2020.

Mutant Covid subvariant ‘Pirola’ lands in NZ

The Omicron subvariant's 36 mutations set it well apart from its closest relative.

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

OPINION: Letters and premium debate on the All Blacks and more.

GST debt prompts Inland Revenue to liquidate clothing retailer

Problems included ill health, credit facility withdrawal, economic conditions, overheads.

Man who escaped Auckland lockdown for ski trip convicted and discharged

The trio used their essential worker status to get out of Auckland during lockdown.

First Lady Jill Biden tests positive for Covid-19

She tested positive for Covid-19 Monday but is only experiencing mild symptoms.

Does an education crisis really exist in NZ?

Education researchers are divided over the state of the school system.

Coromandel business owners hope for a summer resurgence

Coromandel recorded the dubious honour of the biggest drop in retail spending nationwide.

Industrial action looms over the next government following medical strike threats

Whoever is Health Minister after October 14 will hope that life doesn’t imitate art.

Opinion: We need to talk tourism as election approaches

OPINION: Relationship between tourism and Govt symbiotic; are parties taking it seriously?

Man's meltdown to Hipkins:

Labour leader Chris Hipkins and other party members are confronted by Covid critic at Avondale markets.

Sir Ashley Bloomfield's next big move

Our humble health hero is getting a dose of fun before his next move.

Long Covid clinic in Christchurch to close

The Christchurch clinic will shut up shop after a short, five-month run.