Live: 201 new Covid community cases; positive wastewater result in Taupō
Of these 181 are in Auckland, 15 in Waikato, 4 are in Northland and 1 is in Taranaki.
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'Heartless': Family of man who died of Covid denied border exemption after travelling to funeral
Siblings travelled to Auckland to farewell their Covid-infected father who died.
Auckland Museum to introduce vaccine mandate for staff, volunteers and visitors
"We are confident this decision will best serve the majority," museum CEO says.
Covid 19: Auditor-General's 'serious concerns' with MoH over saliva testing
Ulterior motives? Conflicts of interest over saliva-testing contract in spotlight.
Apartment resident says neighbours have right to know Covid is next door
Apartment resident says the risk of other residents catching Covid is huge.
Derek Cheng: Schools reopening will lead to more cases, but it isn't all doom and gloom
Auckland schools in certain suburbs will have to be especially cautious when they reopen.
'Obsolete' spy domes coming down, GCSB moves to new tech
Our spy agency has found more modern ways to snoop.
Three waters: Mahuta promises to implement working group changes
Nanaia Mahuta will implement recommended changes - if they're within the rules.
Tougher residency rules for superannuation passed
The residency rules for superannuation apply equally to people born in NZ or overseas.
Sir Ian Taylor's MIQ logbook: Self-isolating back in Auckland
OPINION: Sir Ian Taylor has completed an interesting first day of self-isolation.
Horror crash: Three school staff killed attended Parliament protest
Three of the four who died work at a New Plymouth school.
Living wage for public service contractors
Some of the Government's lowest-paid workers will soon be earning at least $22.75/hour.
National Party calls for immediate reopening of schools
Most schools have been closed through level 3 lockdown.
Judith Collins supports vaccine mandates, but not forever
Judith Collins wants more clarity around vaccine mandates where possible.
'Manipulated': Mayors frustrated by Health Ministry's control of Covid information
Tensions between community leaders and Wellington bureaucrats are growing.
'Slum' or 'scaremongering'? Auckland Council releases images of intensification plan
Labour and National are on the path to building slums, says Phil Goff.
Derek Cheng: What looming Freedom Day will mean for Aucklanders
Will Aucklanders, in December, be allowed to have free-from-lockdown private parties?
Government paying $282m to enable an extra 1260 homes in Auckland
The money will help fix decades of underinvestment in infrastructure, says Woods.
'Bloody ridiculous': Hospitality languishes as Auckland retail opens up
Restaurants and bars must remain closed despite retail opening up.
Alert level explainer: What Aucklanders can and can't do at step 2
Outdoor gatherings could be expanded to 25 people if the move is confirmed.
NZ second on new global index for health-based drug policy; but Helen Clark says not much of a badge of honour
Global index ranks countries through health lens, not number of arrests or drug seized.
Three Waters mandate upset: Mayors draft joint letter to PM
The mayor is still considering whether to sign a letter calling for a meeting with the PM.
Wayne Brown: Vaccine rollout spikes Three Waters rationale
OPINION: Water infrastructure reforms need to look hard at vaccine roll-out - Wayne Brown.
Police say prior drug offending, not race, main factor in decision to charge
Police charges for drug use have dropped dramatically for those with no criminal history.
Kerre McIvor: Law-abiding citizens are suffering the most
COMMENT: People who know how to play the system are coming and going at will.
Record-high Covid cases as Auckland restrictions set to ease
PM says Aucklanders can leave for summer, but Govt still working out exactly how.
Editorial: Book a slot to leave Auckland? Yeah nah
EDITORIAL: It was an astounding idea that Aucklanders may need checkout times for summer.
Parihaka invasion: Descendants commemorate resilience of tūpuna
Descendants of Taranaki reflect on peacekeeping during the invasion 140 years ago.
Closing in: South Island DHBs almost at 80 per cent full vaccination
The new traffic light system will kick into gear once DHBs reach the target.
Ian Taylor's MIQ logbook: Personal responsibility in LA - masks, tests, outdoor meetings
OPINION: There is lots we can learn from how LA is going about business, says Ian Taylor.
Claire Trevett: PM may have to break a promise - but which one?
The PM's promise of summer is looking increasingly precarious.
Rating the ministers: The best and worst of Jacinda Ardern's Cabinet
OPINION: Ardern's Cabinet: Who has shot up the ratings? Who is struggling?
PM to Aucklanders - 'We are not going to keep you trapped over Christmas'
Government has made an in-principle decision to slightly ease restrictions from Tuesday.
Summer blues: Rhythm & Vines music festival in doubt?
Tens of thousands of Kiwis may miss out on festival if Gisborne doesn't hit vax target.