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City couple's mushroom venture sprouts from pandemic
Benson Thomas and Hattie MacLennan once lived a city life in Auckland.
Worker burnout, the future of vaccines and frustration over driver's licences
Workers overworked, Pharmac and Health NZ weigh up the future of Covid vaccines and questions over why labour-hire companies continue to bring in overseas workers.
Low measles vaccination rates for Māori blamed on cyclone, pandemic
Counties Manukau is one area where immunisation rates for tamariki Māori are low.
Driving test fees, Kiwibank scam victim and MIQ fees | Focus Morning Bulletin April 29, 2024
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Opinion: In the debate over truancy, we’re leaving out the most important voices
OPINION: There are many reasons why children in NZ are skipping school.
After spending $700k-plus on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting costs
Some 80,000 frontline pandemic workers were given the pins.
University of Auckland taken to ERA by ‘Plan B’ academic Simon Thornley
The university is now involved in a new employment dispute.
Yoga, clothing, a pet: What principals spent 'treat yourself' Covid-19 wellbeing money on
The ministry doesn't know how many schools were sent draft guidance to 'treat' themselves.
Video production business insolvent, estimated to owe $800k
Director said video company was 'another victim of Covid', according to liquidator.
Florist business blooming as it celebrates 10 years
The owner of Napier florist beauKayes loves to make someone's day with flowers.
Talking point: Communities at the heart of restoring trust
OPINION: National social cohesion approaches seldom work. Local efforts are vital.
Long Covid sufferers scared they'll face penalties under benefit reset
Minister has announced a ramping up of benefit sanctions would begin from June.
Big jump in late-summer visitors to NZ from a year ago
Overseas visitor numbers up, but still not at pre-pandemic levels.
NZ Rugby steps in to repay $3m Covid wage subsidies
Rugby's ruling body is looking to cut funding at provincial level by $3.6m over two years.
Health Ministry proposes job cuts of 18 per cent
Ministry of Health proposes to slash 134 roles entirely to meet Govt savings directive.
No certain cause of healthy teen’s death after Covid vaccine - coroner
The cause of the inflammation in the boy's heart could not be satisfactorily determined.
School stand-downs and suspensions jump on back of worsening student behaviour
Student behaviour is worsening, with Covid measures having played a role.
Man who sold bleach as Covid cure gets jail term converted to home detention
Criminal 'seized upon the tragedy' of the pandemic as a 'money-making opportunity'.
Former Air NZ worker wins fight for compo after getting Covid-19 on the job
Former cabin crew member says Air NZ 'abused its privilege' in fight over compo.
Opinion: Covid still warps our sense of time
FT opinion: Four years after lockdowns, we're still learning about pandemic hangovers.
Popular Auckland restaurant, bar and nightclub operation in liquidation, owes $1.3m
The first liquidator's report on two entertainment venues is out.
Home-building construction crunch: Who has failed lately and why
A 12-point list of the many builder failures lately.
NZ film festival facing final cut
Covid caused the New Zealand International Film Festival to burn through reserves.
Job cuts possible at Les Mills International as customers ditch online workouts
Half of the gym giant's workforce is based in New Zealand.
Les Mills job cuts as customers ditch online workouts
Half of the gym giant's workforce is based in New Zealand.
NZDF appeals Covid-19 vaccination mandate decision
A court ruled NZDF's internal workplace Covid-19 vaccination mandate was unlawful.
'As a country we don't celebrate things enough' - PM opens $500m The Foundation retirement village
'I think as a country we don’t celebrate things enough,' says Christopher Luxon.
Opinion: As a doctor, I don’t fear Covid as I once did. But I carry its grave lessons forward
New York Times opinion: Are we ready to accept that Covid is a permanent part of life?
Covid-19 latest: 4803 new cases, 24 deaths in last week
4803 new cases had been reported, and 24 further deaths attributed to the virus.
$3m not yet due to Eke Panuku for ex-council HQ The CAB
Allan Young says he's very comfortable with the contractual obligations.
Four years on, the mysteries of Covid-19 are unravelling
New York Times: Are superdodgers real? Is Covid seasonal? What’s behind strange symptoms?
The new Covid vaccine is out today - here's all you need to know
Kiwis over 30 will be able to access the latest Covid shot from today. How does it work?
Trainer who cashed in during Ellerslie closure glad Auckland Cup is back there
The return to Ellerslie has already seen the stable's winning run continue.