SFO begins inquiries into multiple cases of potential wage subsidy fraud
The cases have been referred after extensive investigations by MSD, says director.
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Live: Second Northland traveller tests positive for Covid
First infected Northland traveller has contacts in Northland, Auckland, Wellington.
Taylor-made: Top knight approved for private MIQ trial - is this the future of business travel?
Sir Ian Taylor has won approval to trial a private MIQ system for international travel.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Sunday 10th Oct Wrap
The Ministry of Health has announced 60 new community cases of Covid-19 today along with updates on the positive case that travelled through Northland plus MIQ changes for Hamilton. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Kris Faafoi announces residence pathway for migrant workers
Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi gives details on new one-off residence pathway visas that will be offered to the roughly 165,000 migrant workers and their families. Video / Pool
Heartbreak as woman desperate to farewell dead brother misses out on MIQ
The Auckland woman was among 31,000 people vying for 3800 MIQ spots yesterday.
31,000 people vie for MIQ spots, next release on Tuesday
The 3800 rooms were gone in two hours but more spots will be released on Tuesday.
Number 26,700 in the queue - Kiwis' anger as they log on for MIQ spots
The release of more MIQ spots should be exciting - but it's just causing more anxiety.
Whakarewarewa Village Rotorua: ‘No MIQ on our back door-step thanks’
The Ministry of Business and the Ministry of Health are planning to open a fourth managed isolation quarantine facility (MIQ) in Rotorua but not all are in favor. Video / Te Ao / Māori TV
'Heaps of support' for father who found three children dead in Timaru homicide
Timaru house where three siblings allegedly murdered has been handed back to their father.
Thomas Coughlan: Ardern's elimination gamble - is it the most consequential of the pandemic?
An additional 300,000 people will head to work on Wednesday.
New MIQ booking system inundated with requests
Kiwi Nick Khin says getting an MIQ spot for his son returning to NZ from Las Vegas to study was even more difficult than him getting into University. Video / Nick Khin
Auckland man's private jet Wānaka trip: Police probe clears entrepreneur
Auckland entrepreneur under investigation after he travelled to Wānaka in lockdown.
No jab, no job: Aged-care facility wants all staff to be vaccinated
One caregiver says she feels pressured into getting the vaccine.
Pregnant woman given MIQ spot after launching legal action
Launching legal action against the MBIE and the Minister of Health, lands MIQ spot.
Businessman behind luxury vehicle scam loses appeal
Raymond Andrews accused his trial lawyer of failing to prepare and advance his defence.
Frustration as supply lines remain halted with split alert levels
Businesses in level 3 regions say they will run out of supplies with Auckland in lockdown.
Afghanistan falls: Last-ditch NZ legal action by trapped Afghans fails
Judge accepts "lives are at risk" but nothing could be done by courts.
Covid-19 Delta outbreak: Employers cannot sack unvaccinated staff
Michael Wood confirms it is illegal to sack someone for not being vaccinated.
No guests left at Crown Plaza MIQ facility where Covid is suspected to have entered community
No guests are due to stay in the Crown Plaza MIQ facility in Auckland for two weeks.
West Auckland microbrewery blames bureaucracy for closed doors in lockdown
Only Portage and Waitakere Licensing Trusts' 24 liquor stores can open in West Auckland.
Waiariki rivals say Rotorua has done its bit in hosting MIQ facilities
Two more MPs say they're opposed to more MIQ in Rotorua.
Major retailers' 'piss take' approach to level 4 lockdown concerning, union says
Some employees have reported being called in to ship Champagne flutes and fake grass.
Countdown imposes limits on items, The Warehouse avoids using city stores to fill orders
Warehouse avoids using Auckland stores to fill essential orders as shoppers stock up.
Undischarged bankrupt behind luxury vehicle scam remains in prison
It was described as one of the most egregious bankruptcy cases ever before the courts.
Covid recovery driving contracting surge in public sector
Contractors are making millions of dollars from some agencies and nothing at others.
Hundreds of MIQ rooms ring fenced for Expo 2020 returnees
A number of MIQ spots will be reserved for people returning from the expo in Dubai.
No luxe life for Google billionaire after request for MIQ upgrade declined
Google co-founder Larry Page came to New Zealand for hospital treatment for his child.
Google billionaire allowed into NZ for medical reasons; PM was unaware
The US citizen was granted entry to get hospital treatment for his child.
Govt comms spending increases 50% in four years
Communications outgoings are up to $89m from $57m.
Travel bubble pause with Victoria extended a further two days
The news comes as Victoria's lockdown is extended.
Government ministry lukewarm on jobs for women strategy
Officials from two ministries don't always see eye-to-eye on proposed action.
MIQ booking system unfair and may be breaking law, says professor
A law professor says the MIQ booking system may be discriminatory.
Auckland liquor store ordered to pay exploited staff more than $97,000
The ERA agreed that the breaches by the owner were intentional.