New locations of interest linked to Covid cases in Taupō and Rotorua
Three new locations of interest have been announced in Taupō and Rotorua.
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Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson says the community is aware of the rules.
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Double-tracking between Trentham and Upper Hutt completed
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Time's up: Shelly Bay protesters remain on land despite notice to vacate
The land has been occupied for a year.
Project to fix Wellington's Carillon tower extended by five years
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'Crass and stupid!' - Mayor Goff on anti-lockdown protesters blocking highways
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Solution agreed for Wellington's controversial Island Bay cycleway
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Honouring the fallen: Armistice Day commemoration services take place across the country
Services in Auckland were limited by Covid-19 restrictions.
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Duo who filmed indecent assault fight to keep names secret
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Wellington City Council is putting together a hospitality support package ahead of summer.
Mittens on the move: Wellington's celebrity cat eyeing a shift to Auckland
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PM returns to Auckland as city embraces level 3.2
Protesters were not "representative of the vast majority of New Zealanders", Ardern said.
OPINION: Legislation needed to save Wellington transport plan from never-never-land
Construction on mass rapid transit and a second Mt Vic tunnel must start earlier than 2028
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Porirua City Council proposing mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for staff
Staff will be consulted on the proposal over the next 10 days.
Thousands descend on Parliament challenging Covid restrictions
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Lockdown protesters descend on Parliament
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