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Sat, 20 Feb 2021 03:44:09 GMT'It was a tiny little prick, nothing to be afraid of,' says first MIQ worker to get Covid-19 vaccine
First NZ MIQ worker to get Covid-19 vaccine says it's nothing to be afraid of.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 09:25:46 GMT
Search for Jet Ski rider who failed to resurface in Waikato river
A police eagle helicopter joined the search after nightfall in Onewhero, north Waikato.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:41:39 GMT
Woman reported missing in Oamaru
The 35-year-old went for a walk and didn't come back.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:00:00 GMT
Rental law change 'casualties': evicted tenants fear homelessness
The day before tenancy eviction laws changed, Nikki Prier and her son were given notice to move out. Now they are worried they'll be homeless in 90 days' time.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 07:19:49 GMT
Heartbreak as police dog Dakota unexpectedly dies
Good girl Dakota sniffed out offenders, was winched into helicopters, and led boat operations.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 04:15:15 GMT
Police call for witnesses in search for Invercargill man missing for six days
Police would like to speak to anyone who was in Queens Park, Invercargill on Monday morning.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 07:16:09 GMT
One arrested after man shot in Te Teko, police searching for second offender
Police will keep an active presence in the Bay of Plenty, especially in Te Teko and Kawerau.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:50:30 GMT
Two seriously injured after car and motorbike collide at Waiuku
Waiuku Rd wil be closed for some time, police say.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 04:01:25 GMT
Armed man steals cash from Wainuiomata TAB, police hunt underway
Police are hunting for a thief who allegedly stole cash from a gaming lounge at about 12.15pm on Saturday.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 22:28:54 GMT
New Zealand woman set to be deported from Turkey
It is believed a NZ woman and her two children who were detained at the Turkish border, while trying to enter from Syria, will be deported.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT
Cleaning company owner ordered to pay more than $42k for underpaying staff
Owner of company that cleaned Countdown and Kmart stores in Christchurch and Dunedin failed to pay minimum wage.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:38:28 GMT
Social distancing challenging for Prada Cup watchers at Viaduct
A steady flow of spectators were at the viaduct waterfront, despite efforts to limit the size of crowds.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:07:50 GMT
Three Lotto players win more than $300,000 each
The winning tickets were sold in Nelson and Dunedin.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 07:32:24 GMT
Sunshine and classic cars make for a cracker day in Otautau
Jackie Scott-Frew took her grandchildren for a cruise to the Otautau Car Show in her 1956 Ford Fairlane, to enter her first car show.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:12:14 GMT
Covid-19: One-way Australia travel bubble resumes, Aucklanders need test
Anyone who has been in Auckland will need to show a negative test before boarding.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:51:49 GMT
Woman kept in managed isolation after refusing Covid-19 test
An Australian woman who's being kept at a Wellington MIQ says she just wants more information before agreeing to having a Covid-19 test.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 02:00:00 GMT
Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: February 20, 2021
News from which country has been banned from Facebook?
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 01:40:15 GMT
Live: Covid-19 vaccine 'biggest immunisation programme in our history'
Border workers are now being immunised. Details on wider vaccination are still to come, said Ashley Bloomfield. Covid-19 was the world's biggest health challenge in a century, and we'll be dealing with it for some time to come, he said.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 01:36:09 GMT
Covid-19: No new cases of coronavirus in the community, two in managed isolation
There are two new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation and none in the community, says the Ministry of Health.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 23:42:36 GMT
Youth mental health funding boost of $10m 'small start' amid 'tsunami of need'
Koiauruterangi Fraser says taking part in a kaupapa Māori adventure therapy programme helped give him confidence to pursue basketball more seriously.