Leading principal expects more than half of Whanganui schools to lose unjabbed staff
"The short- and long-term implications for some schools are going to be dire."
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Thousands descend on Parliament challenging Covid restrictions
Some protesters breached the first set of gates to Parliament earlier this afternoon.
All staff at King Country school refuse vaccine
None of the three teachers, three support staff or a relief teacher are vaccinated.
Ship jumper can stay in NZ for 'immigration procedures'
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Cabinet advised infections will soar if restrictions are lifted to allow people to shop.
'It's dragged on a lot': Aucklanders tire of lockdown
"I'm happy people will be able to shop ... but it could be just making things worse."
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How to get body confident as summer approaches
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Truck rolls on SH1 north of Taihape
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'I was waiting to die': Crewman plucked from sea after 23 hours in freezing water
Rescuers picked him up after nearly 24 hours in icy waters.
Modelling: Auckland to have 300 Covid cases a day
Eased restrictions may lead to the highest hospitalisations seen so far to double.
Ngāpuhi response group backs Far North snap lockdown
Iwi leaders support measures to protect vulnerable and hope vaccination rates will rise.
Three people injured in crash near Marton
Multiple cars collided on Wanganui Rd, with three people getting injured.
Police appeal for information into Hamilton dad's death
33-year-old Joshua Terrey was found dead in a Hamilton community centre garden.
David Seymour: What Auckland needs today
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Man has ute stolen just weeks after being viciously attacked
Just days after returning from facial surgery, Jaydon Linton's vehicle was stolen.
Auckland hotel to allow vaccinated guests only
Hotel Britomart and restaurant Kingi will accept only double-jabbed from November.
Auckland principal: 'Let's get kids in classes'
Calls to open school gates to students on Tuesday after nine weeks of home learning.
Murupara kaumātua says locals waiting for 'better vaccine'
"We want the freedom to choose. We want a different vaccine," says Pem Bird.
Australia approves quarantine-free travel for the South Island
People living in South Island can travel to Australia from Tuesday.
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Community rallies to support teacher hit by car
Nola Todd is expected to be in the Burwood Spinal Unit for the next three to six months.
Aucklanders call for clarity: 'We can't follow grey rules'
Calls for Government to deliver a clear set of plans - and something to work towards.
Green light given to businesses for rapid antigen Covid-19 tests
Big businesses have been granted an exemption to import and introduce rapid antigen tests.
Two injured, one serious, in Whanganui crash
The crash happened on the intersection of Glasgow and Pitt St just after midday.
Three days, one campervan and a wild Wairarapa ride
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Expert warns Northland Covid case puts NZ at 'pivot point of Delta'
Expert urges people to behave as if they were still in alert level four.
Heavy rain warning for Auckland, Northland and Waikato
MetService has issued multiple heavy-rain watches for the North Island.
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New Covid testing regime to be announced today
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