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It was estimated 96,275 people in Auckland and Northland had Covid-19 as at Friday.
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New modelling: Omicron death toll could double in just weeks
Estimated deaths from the peak is still far higher than what NZ has experienced so far.
Crown prosecutor, senior investigator probing struck-off real estate agent Aaron Drever
The investigation relates to alleged links to a chain of Auckland fast-food restaurants.
Russian strikes hit apartment building in Kyiv
US official says Russia has asked China for military equipment to use in invasion.
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'Offensive' gang headstones include duo killed in P-fuelled car crash
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Watch: 'Even the bad times have been good' - Simon Bridges to quit Parliament
Simon Bridges quits after 14 years in Parliament, byelection in Tauranga on the way.
'Depraved' businessman who filmed himself raping child appeals sentence
A man jailed for raping a little girl is also continuing his name suppression fight.
Watch: Luxon says Govt reacting to pressure, Finance Minister 'addicted to spending'
'Fuel is the last thing on the list creating real material hardship for our families.'
Failed food outlets pocketed $1m in Covid wage subsidies, didn't pay taxes
Taxpayers are in the gun twice: first for the wage subsidies, then for the unpaid taxes.
Opposition parties give Government 'fail' grade over temporary fuel tax cuts
Fuel taxes have been slashed by 25 cents a litre for the next three months.
Govt announces 'a start' of $22m for Māori Health Authority
New Zealand has been "dominated by monocultural thinking", Health NZ chair says.
'Game-changer': Why fuel is actually dropping 29c a litre
The Government budged on the cost of living crisis on Monday, slashing fuel taxes.
'I saw way too much': Witness' horror as man killed after being hit by four cars - only one stopped
Graphic content warning: 'It's terrible. We just can't believe it.'
Woman found guilty of murdering partner - her previous crime now revealed
Jury in Christchurch compost heap murder case returns verdict - Rena Joyce guilty.
Neighbours want $450m Dargaville racecourse proposal ditched
The Dargaville racecourse would be one of Kaipara's biggest developments.
Lauding the rings: How Tongan designer's mum inspired jewellery passion project
'I looked around ... no brown face in this space. So I thought: It should be me.'
Mosque attack anniversary: Man shot nine times finds love with March 15 reporter
Survivor falls for journalist who covered his harrowing story.
Shane Jones: Labour's murky ploy - dragging the Treaty into policies where it doesn't belong
OPINION: Calling time on how the Treaty of Waitangi is being dragged into policy areas.
'Absolutely devastating': Principals on proposed ban on international students
Fears of 'huge impact' on school culture.
Ukraine Crisis Appeal: 'We had to leave my mother behind in our basement'
Irina and Symon tell their stories to World Vision's Brianna Piazza.
'Forgotten treasure' housing plans hit snag: Developer loses court ruling on trees
It plans a much larger scheme for the land but even its tree-planting is ruled illegal
Dr Jin Russell: 'We can alleviate suffering by caring, being present and living generously'
The developmental paediatrician talks to Elisabeth Easther.
'Covid-zero' city now deadliest in the world
Hong Kong is struggling under the world's highest rate of deaths per capita from virus.
London (Fiji and Singapore ... ) calling: Places topping Kiwis' wishlists
Borders are open and Kiwis are considering spreading their wings. But where should we go?
Sideswipe: Remembering the waterbed
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GDP preview: Is the economy still strong?
Strong GDP growth in late 2022 will provide a solid foundation for tackling inflation.
Australia, Netherlands launch legal action against Russia for downing of flight MH17
Australia and the Netherlands have initiated legal action against Russia.
Mother, baby die after Russia's bombing of Ukraine maternity ward
Images of the woman being rushed to an ambulance on a stretcher had circled the world.
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