Psychiatrist: Despite mental illness, man who killed girlfriend likely knew it was wrong
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'It's like preparing for war': Health staff under pressure battling Omicron
"They're saying 'I'm really tired now and I don't know how long I can do this'."
Person in wheelchair dies after waiting six hours for St John ambulance
The tragic case has been passed on to the Coroner by St John.
'Children and young people' dominating Omicron cases in South Auckland
Dr Matire Harwood is seeing a rapid rise in positive results in young people.
Funding boost for Māori and Pasifika health providers to help Covid families
The Government has announced $140 million will go to assist affected whānau.
Air NZ flights, Ōtara church isolating, Auckland bar patrons 'high risk'
Food and drink venues across Auckland dominate locations of interest published today.
South Auckland GPs call for new anti-viral drugs
Almost 50 per cent of all current Covid-19 cases in NZ are in Counties Manukau district.
Ghost suburb: Land ready for 1000 Auckland homes - they just can't get water
One woman's home was built 16 months ago. Yet she can't move in.
If these walls could talk: Auckland's under-explored historic homes
Find some of Auckland's wonderful off-the-radar historic houses.
'Appalling': Health providers waiting months for home isolation funding
Some providers have been working in home isolation for four months without funding.
Person critically injured in Manurewa house fire
A person has been badly burned in a fire at a property in Manurewa early this morning.
46 men at South Auckland prison test positive for Covid-19
A spokesperson said no prisoners have required specialist care or hospitalisation.
Car plunges on to Auckland Southern Motorway from overbridge, driver critically hurt
A person had to be cut out of the vehicle.
Honest Auckland rental videos turn Kiwi newlywed into TikTok star
Daisy Pedersen's videos are bringing hope to families waiting months to get rentals.
Schools adapt to change as Covid-19 cases appear in their communities
"There's a real sense of community that develops."
Demand for Buttabean's food parcels up as more people isolating
BBM services is starting to face even more demand as families are forced into isolation.
Pasifika Festival cancelled, PolyFest scaled back as Covid cases surge
Auckland's largest Pacific festivals are being cancelled or scaled back next month.
Auckland movie theatre and Queenstown bars added to locations of interest list
Health authorities reported 306 Covid-19 community cases today.
Retail crime soaring but arrests falling, Mitchell says
Increasingly self-entitled, violent thieves a headache across retail, business group says.
How marae are becoming vital community resources in Covid fight
Having never stepped foot on a marae, two Auckland locals left with a new appreciation.
South Auckland primary schools consider onsite vaccination clinics
Counties Manukau DHB has asked primary schools to allow vaccinations on their sites.
One man's 37-year battle to get a speed bump installed
Four decades after nearly dying from a hit and run, man sees progress on road.
Wellness push proves record-breaking success at vaccination sites
More than 1000 whānau were engaged across four Māori-led sites on Saturday.
Police warning as one killed and four injured in Auckland crash
Kiwis were being urged to drive responsibly with heavy rain expected next week.
Who wants to be Auckland's mayor?
Who is running, who's still unsure and who's definitely ruling themselves out.
Māori providers adding free health checks to vaccination drive
Whānau looking to check their child's overall health can do so for free.
'Community isolation overhaul': GP says funds needed for primary healthcare
NZ needs to overhaul its community isolation scheme and better fund GPs and healthcare.
Auckland pool, Air NZ flights added as high-risk locations of interest
New locations follow the addition of an Auckland restaurant and bowling alley yesterday.
'Unfounded': Manurewa Marae false vaccination allegations shot down
Further investigation could occur if more information was provided.
Three dead, 11 hurt after three serious crashes in the North Island
In Waikato, two people died after a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 26.
Omicron threatens to expose home isolation flaws, warns GP
Officials appeared to be unaware home isolation targets weren't being hit.
Manurewa Marae conducts review, rebuffs false vaccination allegation
The marae concluded its review this morning and found no concerns with its service.
Locations of interest: Auckland Airport domestic terminal visited by Covid case
More locations of interest linked to Omicron cases continue to be released.
Two youths in custody after two-hour Auckland to Hamilton dash in stolen car
The occupants of the stolen vehicle fled police for two hours before being stopped.