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31 new cases in the community - new border-related Omicron case
The interval between second and booster vaccine doses drops to four months tomorrow.
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'Absolute alarm bells': Worst Summer for drownings so far since 2015
There have been 22 drownings across the country for the period.
Officials fear more contacts will surface of Covid-struck brothel
Public health officials are working hard to reach all potential contacts.
Flasher on the loose as police warn women
Reports of man exposing himself - and even indecently assaulting women
I was there: Prime Minister David Lange's 'nuclear' moment on world stage
Pre-debate bomb threat didn't rattle quick-witted PM at anti-nukes debate.
Six Covid cases linked to Auckland adult entertainment club
There are multiple virus exposure events at the club
New Year's Day sex assault: Plea for witnesses to come forward
Alleged assault happened in the early hours of New Year's Day, say police.
Live: 27 Covid cases today; 44 people in hospital; no Omicron in community
Twelve cases in Auckland, seven in Waikato, seven in the Bay of Plenty and one in Lakes.
Bumper-to-bumper: Motorists told to allow extra time in heavy holiday traffic
AA says 100 lives could be saved each year if road improvements were made.
'They just got dragged right out': Palmerston North local describes near miss in river where four drowned
Police and the council are now urging people not to swim at Ahimate Reserve.
Century-old club provides friendship, social support for women
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I was there: When Pōkeno became jenniferann.com
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I was there: The magic moment spectators invaded pitch in World Cup opener
"Thanks, boys. Can you bugger off now?", late cricketer Martin Crowe told invading fans.
Hero NY Day hot air balloon rescue: Pilot saved after rope wraps around neck
Pilot who got engaged on Christmas Day is recovering in hospital after a horror accident.
Fatal car crash mystery: Who killed Cheryl Te Maro?
Victim's sister apologises to driver charged - 'I don't believe she did it'.
Kaimaumau evacuated again as massive fire rages out of control
Residents told to leave immediately; one firefighter being treated by St John.
New Year's Day hot air balloon incident - person rushed to hospital
The incident happened just after 9am this morning in Ashburton.
Shark bites girl: 'Something's got me'
A holidaying family's Christmas swim had the makings of a horror movie.
Māori outpacing non-Māori in North's vaccination race
Number of unvaxxed non-Māori in Northland now 10,211 compared with 8531 Māori.
I was there: Bedsheet banners, umbrella attacks and the right to love
The necessity of their cause gave them courage in 'visceral confrontation', activist says.
Former All Black dies while surfing in Australia
Sir Bryan Williams remembers fallen All Black friend as a "top sportsman".
Dine in style: The best fine-dining restaurants around NZ
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Confessions of a property guru: Making millions and losing some
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NZ Post employee dies in e-buggy accident
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New Year's Day weather: What will 2022 bring?
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Knighthood for Northlander Farrelly - just don't call him Sir Chris
Knighthood for Northland's Chris Farrelly for services to health and the community.
New Year Honours: Northland principal humbled by NZ Order of Merit honour
Hora Hora School principal Pat Newman receives honour for his services to education.
New Year Honours: Knighted nutrition expert calls for 'serious action'
Interest in how people can reduce their own risk of diabetes and heart disease has soared.
'Think hard before you post': New dame's advice to social media users
Find out what the former privacy commissioner has to say about social media.
'Chalk and cheese': The eclectic life work of Māori artist, conservationist, Treaty negotiator honoured
Alex Nathan has dedicated his life to preserving and celebrating the natural world.
Top cop's New Year's Eve warning: 'Sexual assault is unacceptable'
Police, St John gearing up for busiest night of the year.