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Ombudsman launches inquiry into MIQ booking system

The Ombudsman has launched an inquiry into the MIQ booking system.

'It's quite easy to get out of NZ. Getting back into NZ is a whole other question'

The emergency allocation system for MIQ has been described as hurtful and illogical.

SFO begins inquiries into multiple cases of potential wage subsidy fraud

The cases have been referred after extensive investigations by MSD, says director.

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.

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.