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Lockdowns 'could have been avoided entirely', Covid inquiry finds

Lady Hallett says an earlier lockdown could have saved about 23,000 lives.

'Mindless arrogance': Tax cheat who blamed Covid for $1.4m fraud sentenced to home detention

A duped business partner threw $90k of his own money at the problem, to no avail.

She was diagnosed with cancer twice. Here’s what she's learned

"I'd never wish it upon anybody... but I do thank cancer every day."

New measles case travelled through two main airports before flying to Asia

Health teams are tracing bus, flight and exam contacts in Wellington.

Mortgagee sales jump: One agent has listed 37 distressed properties

New Zealand’s distressed sale listings have nearly tripled in recent months.

Measles case confirmed at Auckland Grammar, two year groups sent home

There are now 14 measles cases confirmed across New Zealand.

Air NZ's new CEO Nikhil Ravishankar on 'existential threat' to airline, bouncing back from crisis

Air NZ's new boss on 'wicked' problems he's confronting, and how to never waste a crisis.

‘Alarming gaps’: WHO warns of urgent measles risk as vaccination gaps widen

Eight measles cases have now been confirmed across six regions.

Lockdown inspired couple to plan glowworm cave attractions

Plans for a second attraction near Queenstown won Environment Court approval last month.

Auckland median house prices fall $20k in latest month

Did spring really boost the market? Perhaps median prices are more important than volumes.

Long Covid risk for children doubles after a second infection, study finds

NYT: It shows evidence reinfections can increase risk of long-term health consequences.

'Let them': Mel Robbins sells out NZ International Convention Centre twice

About 5700 people are set to attend two blockbuster shows in March.

Company liquidations up 26% despite improving credit trends

Tax debt collection has intensified following a more lenient approach taken during Covid.

What makes a good minister? Exiting MBIE head Carolyn Tremain is an expert

Carolyn Tremain is leaving MBIE after eight years of "calm" leadership.

'Trauma is part of our storytelling DNA': Why Shortland Street is introducing a deadly new virus

Experts give their views on what impact such storylines have on us psychologically.

Elderly woman burned after rest home left bed against unguarded heater

The 85-year-old woman’s burns went unassessed by a GP or nurse for 20 days.