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School's in: Teachers slam Govt decision as expert warns of classroom danger
An aerosol chemist says teachers should use the warm weather to their advantage.
Lockdown Lotto: Retailers' 'lifeline' cut off as sales soar for $42m draw
Retailers count on the big draws to bring in the money.
Minister's message for Sandra Goudie - 'no exception' for mayor vaccinations
Thames Coromandel mayor says she won't be forced into having the Pfizer jab.
Fire crews called to suspicious blaze in Tokoroa
A fire at a commercial building in Tokoroa last night is being treated as suspicious.
Were you at this Auckland park? Isolate and test immediately
Locations of interest linked to Covid cases continue to pop up.
Covid spike: Expert's plea as daily cases hit record; 158,000 eligible Aucklanders holding out on vax
New Zealand has recorded the largest number of new cases reported in one day.
Property forfeitures in Waikato meth manufacture case now top $1 million
A rural property, five vehicles and over $144,000 in cash have been surrendered.
Delta outbreak: 7 Waikato cases; 6 Te Awamutu, 1 in Whatawhata
Of the 94 new cases today, seven were in the Waikato.
Waikato councillor urges Whatawhata residents to get tested
New Covid cases are expected to be announced in the Waikato this afternoon.
Hamilton murder: Trial date set for man after death of 55-year-old woman
The trial is set down for five days in October next year.
Live: PM's advice to Aucklanders on Xmas travel; vaccination targets to be revealed
Vaccine targets on Friday to move to the new normal will aim at leaving no groups behind.
Govt's alert-level decisions get mixed marks from experts
Dr Colin Tukuitonga agrees with the Government's decision for Auckland.
'Killing livelihoods': Battered Auckland businesses fear the worst
More targeted support for 'battered' hospitality businesses.
Covid-19: Outdoor gym classes identified as new location of interest
An Anytime Fitness outdoor class has been added to the locations of interest list.
Chiefs and Māori All Blacks star Sean Wainui dies in car crash
Sean Wainui has died in a car crash in Omanawa, near Tauranga, at the age of 25.
Live: D-Day - experts urge Cabinet to resist alert level change
Experts are urging against Auckland leaving lockdown as cases mount.
Searching for a home: A mother's mission to find somewhere to live in a cruel market
After years of transient housing, Danielle Gartner is unsure of her family's next move.
Try economy instead of courier, snowed-under NZ Post tells Northlanders
NZ Post faces increasing demand for courier service amidst Covid-19 changing alert levels.
Super Saturday may be just the shot in the arm Auckland needs
Eventually, vaccination numbers are expected to drop, expert says.
Covid-19: Anyone in Te Awamutu with flu symptoms urged to get tested
People in Te Awamutu are being urged to get a Covid test if they have any symptoms.
Raglan Area School allows antivax meetings - says it's trying to avoid division
Vaccine expert says the school's approach could help avoid polarisation.
Arthur Allan Thomas, 83, to face trial again on historic sex abuse charges
Arthur Allan Thomas, 83, was twice wrongfully convicted of the 1970 Crewe murders.
Coal and agriculture put Waikato ahead in emission statistics
A collective effort is needed to reduce the region's carbon footprint.
Coroner's warning: Man died day after honeymoon from mixing MDMA, alcohol
The level of MDMA and alcohol ultimately led to him suffering acute cardiac failure.
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.
Mandating jabs 'absolutely wrong': Defiant mayor refuses Pfizer jab
Thames-Coromandel Mayor Sandra Goudie stands by her beliefs.
Leadership of top private school initially denied bullying allegations: WorkSafe
"There was fear amongst staff to speak out about their concerns."
Plans for Peacocke create climate-ready neighbourhood
Access everything you need within 20 minutes, without relying on private cars.
11yo's death in Ruapehu tragedy: Bus driver's remorse after two critical mistakes
Hannah Francis inquest: Family hopes to avert tragedy, driver welcomes seatbelt proposal.
Live: Anxious wait for Waikato, Northland - alert level decision looms
An announcement will be made on Northland and Waikato's alert level settings at 1pm.
Marokopa mystery: Man charged with wasting police time after 17 days in bush with kids
The man will appear in the Te Kuiti District Court next month.
Waikato police officer facing sexual assault charges
The man faces four charges from alleged incidents in 2018.
Auckland takeaways identified as location of interest seven times
Health officials have been releasing a steady stream of locations over the last few days.