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Mon, 11 Oct 2021 08:50:32 GMTPolice locate woman who travelled to Northland with Covid case, in West Auckland
The woman has been taken into custody in West Auckland under section 70 of the Health Act and will be transported to an MIQ facility.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 08:45:34 GMTSerious injuries in crash near Hastings
About 9.20pm on Monday police said Middle Rd in Poukawa reopened. Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash were ongoing.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 08:27:21 GMTEngineer fails to get half his ex-wife's successful business
She had a valuable vet practice. He was a pet mover. When they split he wanted half of her business.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 08:24:16 GMTFeedback sought on proposed speed cut for Motueka's main street
The proposal for a 30 kmh limit in the central section of High St is now out for public feedback.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 08:21:27 GMTDrunk passengers believed to have forced plane's U-turn
A flight from Dunedin to Christchurch on Monday was reportedly turned back because of three drunk passengers.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:55:19 GMTWhy we must not allow Covid to become endemic in New Zealand
OPINION: As New Zealand switches from elimination to suppression, those who argue that Covid will become endemic do not understand what this would actually mean.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:51:17 GMTSilver Ferns pip Aotearoa Men to clinch series win in Wellington
New Zealand scored a nail-biting victory in game two despite a perfect shooting performance from Aotrearoa Men star Jay Geldard.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:46:39 GMTBulls left in severe pain after pair's DIY castrations in a car park
Two men prosecuted for using rubber bands and cable ties in a botched procedure performed in a Bay of Plenty car park.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:45:50 GMTReal-life Squid Game happening in Abu Dhabi (without the gore and murder)
Netflix’s Korean series Squid Game has captivated audiences, so much so that a group in Abu Dhabi are recreating the children’s games in the series complete with player uniforms.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:40:00 GMTCovid-19 vaccine: Sweeping vaccine mandates for teachers, healthcare workers
Everything you need to know about New Zealand's Covid-19 vaccine programme, including details on when you can expect your jab.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:33:42 GMTCovid-19: Exposure event at Middlemore Hospital after patient tests positive, 74 contacts identified
Patient admitted for non-Covid reasons on Friday night was initially asymptomatic, but by Sunday they were coughing and returned a positive test.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:18:07 GMTRio Tinto commits to removing toxic substance being stored at Tiwai Point
Aluminium producer Rio Tinto has committed to removing toxic spent cell linings from its site at Tiwai Point.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:17:36 GMTCanterbury coming from behind to meet 'life-saver' vaccine mandate
The vaccine mandate has been welcomed, but the region's biggest heath employer has been slow to get staff jabbed.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:10:02 GMTDonald Trump will never be president again, says renowned pollster Frank Luntz
One of the world’s top pollsters Frank Luntz, who has advised multiple Republican presidents, says Donald Trump will never again lead the United States.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:05:00 GMTWoodstock 99: Jaw-dropping documentary details music festival-turned-nightmare
REVIEW: Forget the Fyre Festival, this offers a sometimes harrowing depiction of toxic masculinity, environmental disregard and humanity at its worst.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMTSouth Taranaki District Council decides on 13 councillors
South Taranaki District Councillors have stuck to their gameplan on representation.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:57:37 GMTWoman says accused threw her 'like a rag doll' during alleged rape
Akil Singh, who is accused of raping and strangling a sex worker, admitted in court he initially lied to police, but denies sexual assault.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:43:06 GMTFormer soldier who pointed fake machine gun at ex-partner before strangling her escapes jail
George Tweedy shoved a replica machine gun in the face of his sleeping former partner before trying to throttle her with a belt.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:30:20 GMTJob termination and no compensation likely for unvaccinated workers
Workers who refuse to take the Covid-19 vaccine will likely have their contracts terminated and not be entitled to any compensation, employment law experts say.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:30:00 GMTAngela Black: Joanne Froggatt, and viewers, suffer more misery in new TVNZ drama
REVIEW: This is overwrought, terribly telegraphed drama, which feels like a deliberately targeted cross between Liar, You and Doctor Foster.