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Auckland woman who MP claims kissed and cuddled Covid pair then went to gym
Helper believed to have had a training session after helping pair returning from Britain.
'Like Russian roulette': Travellers not tested for Covid-19 in isolation facilities
'Like Russian roulette': Kiwis surprised at lack of testing despite stricter measures.
Judge says hospices won't have to provide assisted dying if Kiwis vote for euthanasia
Kiwis will be asked in September to decide on what side of this debate they stand.
'Unforgivable' - Minister's fury as Covid pair roam free; 'Team of 5m at risk'
"This case is clear - our expectations ... have not been met in this instance."
Free public transport during Covid-19 cost $110 million
Councils appeal for even more money with lower patronage expected for months to come.
'Jumped ship': Butcher shuts store after staff left for supermarket in lockdown
'Time to move on' after staff lost to supermarket and confusion over opening in lockdown.
Pressure on Wellington event organisers to front up over seas of plastic
Event waste planning standard proposed in Wellington for large outdoor gatherings.
Shovel-ready projects get the green light to go ahead under new infrastructure law
More than 750 jobs will be created in Auckland alone as part of the post-Covid recovery.
Church displays 'all lives matter' message
The controversial phrase has sprung up in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Coldest June morning in five years: Otago town shivers at -12.3C
Middlemarch has registered New Zealand's coldest June temperature since 2015.
'Take a pause': Race relations commissioner on statue, name changes
Legacy of colonisation in spotlight amid global rallying cry against racism.
Cloudy with a chance of rugby - Super match set
Sunday's forecast for Auckland's return to Super Rugby.
Wellington should follow Hamilton's example and remove statues, local says
Two memorials in Wellington glorify men who abducted a 15-year-old girl.
Your weather: Brrrrr, cold start but fine skies set for rugby
Much of the Central North Island and South Island woke to frosts this morning.
Remains believed to be Northland woman Bridget Simmonds
Police have set up a direct phone line for people to call with information about the case.
Wellington moves to crackdown on unwanted junk mail
Waste of time? Auckland Council has never prosecuted or issued a fine under similar bylaw.
Hire A Hubby Kapiti wins franchise of the year
Sixth time in eight years the Waikanae Beach couple have won the top award.
Million-dollar backstop loan for Wellington's Sky Stadium
Councils consider $4.2m lifeline loan for stadium to fall back on with borders still shut.
Zoo reassures public baby tarantulas are secure
They are starting to shed their exoskeletons, revealing a fuzzy new one underneath.
Wellington council puts brakes on city speed limit
Since 2014 police have attended 492 crashes in the zone where speeds will be reduced.
Wellington Water off the hook for performance targets
Assurances made that the water company is on the right track, despite woeful record.
AMP's CBD exit: Will more Kiwis work from home or return to the office?
Precinct Properties boss Scott Pritchard plays down likelihood of mass exodus from CBD.
Councillors resolve 'Facebook attack' squabble
Councillors sort their differences but find common ground against mayor.
Ōtaki murder accused seeks name suppression
The man accused of murder appeared in court by audio visual link this morning.
Transmission Gully fines a 'slap with a wet bus ticket'
More than 20 infringement notices equated to as little as $15,750 in fines.
Transmission Gully: 167 breaches, unconsented activities, incidents
'Astonishing' breaches raise questions over whether the environment is taken seriously.
Two thirds of Wellingtonians want to work from home more
Tumbleweed in the streets? New survey shows heart of the city is in jeopardy.
Watch: Before and after midnight - bar-goers let loose for level 1
CCTV footage shows bar-goers celebrating as the clock strikes midnight.
Man dies after being hit by car in Lower Hutt
Road authorities said to expect "severe delays" this morning.
Teen jewel thieves nabbed
They stole thousands of dollars' worth of diamond rings, pendants and gold chains.
Supermarket rage: Man who killed stranger with headbutt in car park dispute jailed
Emilio Tanirau Whaanga's tendency to bottle up anger had "created a monster".
Warehouse blaze in Wellington
Fire and Emergency NZ are responding to a warehouse blaze in Shelly Bay, Wellington this morning. Video / Mark Ranford / Nick Grobler
'Avoid travel': Black ice warnings as snow, severe frosts hit South
Parts of the South Island are "in the freezer".