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Covid-19: Fishing vessel outbreaks could tarnish NZ industry - leader

This week, crew members on two Spanish-flagged vessels have tested positive for Covid.

Ardern and Biden talk before Apec

Ardern and Biden spoke about Covid, the Indo-Pacific and Chch Call before Apec meeting.

Ministry for Primary Industries' priorities questioned after $1m rebrand

The Ministry's being called on to spend more money on supporting struggling fruit growers.

Government's $1m spend doing up homes slated for demolition

Costs were incurred bringing houses up to the healthy homes standards.

The $20m mistake: Govt to repay elderly in long-term residential care

The Govt will repay those who paid too much due to an error.

16 workers fined for refusing tests; mass vaccination event planned

Hipkins said he warned Kiwis abroad that MIQ demand would increase again.

How much has Jacinda Ardern lobbied Pfizer over vaccine supply?

Pfizer boss Albert Bourla has been open about world leaders reaching out to secure supply.

'We're scared to death': Man in coma after alleged bar assault - UK family's desperate plea

'He's our son. He's on his own. It's killing us.'

Oranga Tamariki wrong not to follow up abuse reports, review finds

Agency got it wrong by not investigating 9 out of 14 reports of possible abuse or neglect.

Mongrel Mob's meth rehab programme given $2.75m

Central Hawke's Bay mayor says backers of Mob programme must keep their eyes "wide open".

Dire staff shortages foil MIQ expansion plans

New Zealand's overstretched health workforce puts an 'absolute limit' on MIQ.

Ship with infected mariners to dock in Wellington on Monday

The Viking Bay will dock in Wellington on Monday, where all 20 crew will be tested.

First Kiwis at world chef competition seek cash, MIQ beds, Charolais beef and tomatoes

They say tomato, we say it's not in season - world chef competition tests Kiwi ingenuity.

Covid update: Ship's return poses 'very low risk'; no new community cases

Next steps for a ship with infected mariners aboard will be announced this afternoon.

Covid-19: NZ delivered best health results in OECD, but where to now?

Analysis: Best results for public health and economy, but NZ and Oz need long-term plans.

'Anxious, and cruel': Govt's MIQ and pre-departure steps criticised

Kiwis tying to get home says giving MIQ rooms to those taking overseas holidays is cruel.