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Wastewater testing shows Covid cases 'heading north at a rate much faster' than expected
Experts say we are underestimating how big our current Covid wave is.
Police greet Aussie arrival in NZ with 55 money-laundering charges
The man was met by police working for the National Organised Crime Group.
Auckland mayoralty: Is it the 'Fes and Leo Show', or still too early to say?
OPINION: New mayoral poll creates some winners and losers but it's still early days.
Was Māori Party co-leader's joke about David Seymour a step too far?
Seymour cried foul after Rawiri Waititi joked about putting poisonous seeds in his water.
Rodents crept in via holes: Auckland tenant victory
Whether the rodents were rats or mice was not specified.
Travel squeeze: When pinch point at Auckland Airport will ease
Building work during school holidays adds to terminal congestion.
Police 'powerless': Her ex uses 1c deposits for vile abuse via bank account
Victim says banks and police seem disinterested or powerless to stop the messages.
Govt set to announce free RATs amid concern about missed Covid cases
More free RATs, masks in the plan as Govt tries to control outbreak without going to red.
NZ First Foundation case: Accused argues elections at risk if named
Verdicts in the case are expected to be delivered in the coming week.
Family's car rammed in terrifying road rage experience
The whānau in the vehicle described their terror during the ordeal.
'Tried to find her': Brother's grief as sister he evicted from family home dies in car
Court action taken to get the 72-year-old to leave home where she had lived with her mum.
Fresh Nasa images: Baby stars and dancing galaxies
Astonishing beauty of deep space revealed to humanity for the first time.
Plea to retain teachers, despite huge absences
Mid-year roll counts show some schools are missing up to a third of their students.
Exclusive: Law loophole as Govt announces gang crackdown
New intimidation offence among gang laws announced today after shootings expose legal gap.
Auckland City Mission takes over 60-room hotel off K Road
Stiff opposition from residents, businesses concerned about anti-social behaviour.
Sideswipe: How to make a phone call in the cell era
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
Brooke van Velden: We need to stop the Kiwi brain drain
OPINION: Brooke van Velden on Kiwis wanting to head overseas.
Auckland prison romance: Guard resigns after her 'inappropriate' note found in cell
A Corrections officer resigned after her love note was found in a cell.
What caused this week's wild weather - and why 675,000 Kiwis could be at risk
Atmospheric rivers are set to become more common in the coming years.
'Unprecedented access': US makes push into Pacific Forum as China barred
"This is... the US seeking to position itself as the partner of choice in the Pacific."
Grey Lynn homicide: Neighbours guilty they couldn't do more
Neighbours shocked and guilty they couldn't save dying woman.
Q&A: What Omicron wave means for NZ's Long Covid risk
Many Kiwis are already living with Long Covid. How will this Omicron wave raise the risk?
Government faces 60-year debt blowout on state homes
Kāinga Ora's debt has become unsustainable with costs doubling by some measures.
'Working through the night': Major storm clean-up confronts North Island residents
A list of state highways are also impassable or obstructed by slips and flooding.
$50b apartment sector reformed: What you need to know
"Know what you're getting into," says lawyer on apartments.
PM announces climate funding for Fiji, speaks on China, Solomons and issues within Micronesia
She also addresses calls for stronger action on climate change.
NZDF soldier told to 'harden up' after officer has affair with partner
Former soldier says it was devastating being forced to call his partner's lover 'sir'.
'Life's short': Lake Alice survivor wants redress
UN committee ruled Malcolm Richards was tortured and should be compensated.
Sophie Handford: 'It is possible to effect essential change, and that is exciting'
Environmental advocate and Kāpiti Coast District Councillor talks to Elisabeth Easther.
'I was behind them all': Brian Tamaki seemingly admits organising anti-mandate protests
The Destiny Church leader is facing court action for his alleged involvement in protests.
Boy-racer aftermath: Man 'feared for life' as irate farmer pointed gun at him
The farmer was angry about boy racer activity. But the victim had nothing to do with.