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'A frightened little nation': Has NZ become a bunch of wusses since Covid-19?

Are we enlightened or on a 'slippery slope towards uselessness'?

Was 2023 the last? Government’s statistician talks about the future of census

'It’s getting harder to get responses from New Zealanders.'

Wellington chippy insolvent, blames Covid and Parliament protest

The fish and chip venue received $30,000 in funding following the anti-mandate protest.

Auckland mall owner v retailer: $235K rent demand

'There is a genuine and substantial dispute in relation to the debt', says judge.

Contracts extended for emergency housing motels used in Covid-19 response

May figures showing how many people are in emergency housing have been released.

Covid killed the clinic: IRD has liquidators appointed to medical centre

Statement of assets listed those as being negative, the company owing about $313,000.

Government defends unused RATs, how much time kids spend on screens and Airport bathrooms get a refresh | Focus Morning Bulletin: July 7, 2023

Expiring rapid antigen tests still to be used, research into kids' screen-time and gender-neutral toilets on the way at Auckland Airport in the latest headlines. Video / NZ Herald

'Mind-boggling': Govt defends $500m spend on unused and expiring Covid tests

The Act Party says it is 'mind-boggling' mismanagement.

Unused Covid tests worth almost $160m could be wasted

The Health Minister says Te Whatu Ora needs to 'get on with' finding a solution.

'Tour de force' in heritage restoration wins Property Council award

Sensitive refurbishment and amalgamation of the buildings takes prize.

Hello Foods receivership: Creditors claim $20m, liquidators called in

"We lost a lot of money."

Serious Covid-19 cases more likely to develop Parkinson’s, heart disease - NZ study

NZ study explores interplay of genetics and long-term complications of severe infection.

Man accused of wrongly claiming nearly $1 million in Covid-19 wage subsidy

EXCLUSIVE: Nearly $1 million acquired in man's wage subsidy fraud, MSD alleges.

PM Chris Hipkins to meet with China’s President Xi Jinping

PM's office has confirmed he will meet with Xi during his trip to China next week.

'Sorry': Protester who incited Parliament protest fires hadn't been in trouble before

Now he's serving home detention after being sentenced in court.

Experts sound worries over support for Long Covid sufferers

Leading experts worry Long Covid sufferers are still being let down by the health system.