'Scary' Covid numbers no surprise, set to hit 10k a day; labs 'under a lot of pressure'
The country recorded 2522 Covid-19 cases on Sunday and the number is set to rise.
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New flight MH370 theory leads to 'horrifying' conclusion
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Parliament under siege: Fed up residents, counter protest planned
Anti-mandate protest spreads into more streets of the capital, frustrating more residents.
'Massive increase': Security company dealing with more gang violence
National has said the number of new police in the region is "not enough".
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Money is still being spent on looking into options.
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Live: Police warning to protesters; Govt 'dug itself a hole' by refusing to meet
Andrew Coster defends police failure to remove protesters from Parliament grounds.
Sasha Borissenko: The many laws Parliament protesters are breaking
OPINION: Surprising there have not been more fines or consequences given all the breaches.
Live: Records tumble - 2522 new cases, 100 in hospital, RATs for Auckland cases
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'Don't mess with your Aunty': Hilary Barry slams musician for 'veiled death threats'
The singer had thrown his support behind the anti-mandate protesters.
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The anti-mandate protest has a very different complexion from 1500 feet.
Hayden Munro: Protesters' cause being hijacked by dangerous fringe
We must push back against violent rhetoric to preserve our freedom.
Anya's legacy: Husband's hope after mum-of-three loses cancer fight
Even in her last days, Anya Reardon still had hope for the future.
Spy: Antony Starr filming Guy Ritchie movie with Jake Gyllenhaal
The Kiwi star is making a run for the action crown.
The Auckland problem: Higher infection rate, lower booster uptake
Unboosted Aucklanders eligible for their third jab need to get it now, expert says.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: How long can the stand-off go on?
The Government's refusal to talk to protesters is wearing down the public
Paul Catmur: A lesson from the shambolic Vector website
Websites really need to put the customer first.
'Racy and explicit': Kiwi doctor's YouTube videos banned by US school board
Influencer Dr Mama Jones moved to NZ last year.
Spy: Robbie Magasiva chasing the Hollywood dream
Hollywood doors are opening for the former Shortland Street star.
Diana Clement: Is there financial disaster lurking around the corner?
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Kyle MacDonald: How to turn down anxiety after a Covid case at school
Talk it through, trust the science, your school, and the protection of the vaccine.
Rain, sun and warm weather on the cards across the country
Rain is again predicted in the capital today.
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'Fight mum' - I could hear my boys while in a coma
"I wasn't ready to go, I wasn't going without a fight."
Ghost suburb: Land ready for 1000 Auckland homes - they just can't get water
One woman's home was built 16 months ago. Yet she can't move in.
'I couldn't bear to think of this being his life forever': Crash survivor learns to talk, walk read again
At times, Phil Hanson wondered if son might've been better off dead - but life gave hope.