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A tricky new variant is already accounting for a third of Covid-19 cases in New Zealand.
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On the fringes, especially to the north, west and south, are where real growth occurred.
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OPINION: The risk of another pandemic like Covid-19 is increasing.
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NZ's sixth Covid wave is likely close to peaking, but new variant KP.3 is gathering speed.
Health watchdog taking years to investigate complaints - amid ‘significant pressure’
Covid backlog, ancient IT system part of problem, but upgrade request for latter rejected.
'Not if but when': Covid commission on future pandemic and bird flu threat
Commission head says it's watching international bird flu cases carefully.
Workers fired for ‘simulating’ being at their keyboards
Financial Times: 'Simulation of keyboard activity' claimed, finance company workers fired.
Travel stats show tourist arrivals up but still below pre-Covid rates
Traveller numbers were up in April despite early Easter weekend having an impact.
Inside Economics: Winners and losers in the interest rate game - and why it matters
OPINION: We need to stop self-pathologising, because NZ's not that special.
Nurse fired over anti-vax posts denied leave to appeal
The nurse caused staff at a care facility to question whether they should be vaccinated.
'I felt exposed': Woman's fears after info stolen in Covid data breach
The woman feared a harmful person from her past could have accessed her information.
Who owns Smith & Caughey’s? What now for $120m fortune?
Names behind one of New Zealand's oldest retail dynasties: what next for them?
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Public inquiry needed over Te Pāti Māori allegations
OPINION: All those involved in the allegations should want a proper inquiry.
Brothers Beer liquidation: Major bank among creditors owed money
The pre-pandemic business was popular and expanded hospitality outlets from one to seven.
'Unsubstantiated' claims in independent radio station's anti-vaccine advert
The advert claimed "tens of thousands" of people had been harmed by the vaccine.
'Happens in mob movies': Juror given $120,000 cash bag in multi-million dollar fraud case
Seven people were charged with stealing $40 million from a programme for hungry kids.
Craft brewer, gastropub business Brothers Beer tumbles into liquidation
Sector at crossroads: 10-year boom cycle reaches plateau in tightening economy.
NZ Covid-19 peak highest in 18 months, says expert
People over 30 are eligible for a booster every six months.
'Hitting hard:' Winter illness hits NZ schools, worsens teacher shortage
'This bout seems to be hitting as hard if not harder than last year'.
Alleged wage subsidy fraud trial likely next year
Wage subsidy trial: Tax agency charges could be merged with $977k fraud allegations.
CBD safety, New Caledonia and UK election | Focus Morning Bulletin May 23, 2024
Auckland businesses plead for greater police presence, more Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls a general election.
Another Covid-19 wave on horizon: How big will it be?
NZ likely on cusp of another Covid wave similar in size to our last two, modeller says.
Watch: Footage emerges of Liz Gunn's dramatic arrest at Auckland Airport
It comes after Gunn was found guilty of assault in the Manukau District Court today.
Coroner rules Dunedin man’s death from Covid vax may have been prevented
HDC finds failing to provide information was a prima facie breach of the health code.
Dancing in sync brings us closer together - here's why
Music and dance have important functions in terms of how people create and maintain bonds.
Health systems overhaul months behind schedule
Improved surveillance system to catch and control communicable diseases was due in June.
Why is everyone sick? What’s happening this cold, flu and Covid season
The surge in cool-season flu and colds is compounded by Covid's ongoing presence.
Questions raised about vaccine mandate pledge
Although mandates were scrapped in 2022, some vaccine requirements still remain.
'I was never the same': Chronic fatigue sufferers fighting for recognition
Those with the condition say they are struggling to be heard.
Kate MacNamara: Tony Blakely’s Covid advice and what it means for the inquiry he chairs
The chair of the Covid-19 inquiry advised government officials during the pandemic.
Pandemic-era winners suffer $2.5 trillion fall in market value
Financial Times: Top 50 biggest stock gainers hit by painful decrease after lockdowns.
Fuelling change: End of era for long-running service station
Bittersweet atmosphere as loyal patrons called in one final time.
'Rare and dangerous side effect': Covid vaccine withdrawn worldwide
AstraZeneca said the decision is commercial as alternatives have superseded jab.