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$175,000 fireworks display
Andrea Jewell with her children Otto, 7, and Thea, 5, who were roused from bed by the fireworks display that cost Wellington more than $175,000.
Andrea Jewell with her children Otto, 7, and Thea, 5, who were roused from bed by the fireworks display that cost Wellington more than $175,000.
Papatoetoe locals say mood is quiet after news of further Covid-19 cases in community
Papatoetoe locals say the mood in the suburb is quiet following news of more Covid-19 cases in the community.
Papatoetoe locals say the mood in the suburb is quiet following news of more Covid-19 cases in the community.
Covid-19: Second batch of Pfizer vaccines arrive in New Zealand
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield has vowed to take the jab publicly to show his confidence in the vaccine.
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield has vowed to take the jab publicly to show his confidence in the vaccine.
No ‘free lunch’ when it comes to investing in housing – Reserve Bank Governor
Adrian Orr says if restored LVR restrictions don’t affect the investor housing market, more will be put in place.
Adrian Orr says if restored LVR restrictions don’t affect the investor housing market, more will be put in place.
‘Any time you can stop’ – Nick’s parents on supporting their son’s choices
Nick’s parents say they’ll support their son whatever his choice is with continuing on puberty blocker treatments.
Nick’s parents say they’ll support their son whatever his choice is with continuing on puberty blocker treatments.
No further community cases to report, after three cases revealed yesterday
Three members of a household were diagnosed with Covid-19 yesterday, the first day Auckland was back at Alert Level 1
Three members of a household were diagnosed with Covid-19 yesterday, the first day Auckland was back at Alert Level 1
Whakatane Mill facing closure because it can‘t compete with European or Asian rivals, says GM
Whakatane Mill facing closure because it can‘t compete with European or Asian rivals, says GM Over 200 people could lose their jobs a part of a proposal to shut down Whakatane Mill, Juha Verajankorva.
Whakatane Mill facing closure because it can‘t compete with European or Asian rivals, says GM Over 200 people could lose their jobs a part of a proposal to shut down Whakatane Mill, Juha Verajankorva.
Worker at Auckland Kmart store one of two new Covid-19 cases revealed Tuesday evening
Both cases are siblings of a Papatoetoe High School student who tested positive for the virus that morning, February 24.
Both cases are siblings of a Papatoetoe High School student who tested positive for the virus that morning, February 24.
Switching patients to generic epilepsy drug wasn’t without risk, MedSafe says
Officials with the medicines regulator spoke today as part of an inquest into the deaths of six people who were taking the drug Logem.
Officials with the medicines regulator spoke today as part of an inquest into the deaths of six people who were taking the drug Logem.
Government finally agrees to overhaul of New Zealand’s holiday law
Starting next year, workers will be entitled to bereavement, sick and family violence leave from their first day of employment.
Starting next year, workers will be entitled to bereavement, sick and family violence leave from their first day of employment.
Ashley Bloomfield ‘hasn’t seen any evidence’ airborne poop particles cause COVID
An investigation into the Pullman outbreak is looking at whether airborne particles generated by bowel movements could have been a factor.
An investigation into the Pullman outbreak is looking at whether airborne particles generated by bowel movements could have been a factor.
Pod of pilot whales re-strands in same area of Golden Bay a day after being re-floated
About 28 of the whales are alive, with an unknown number dead, after the pod re-stranded on the base Farewell Spit, DOC said.
About 28 of the whales are alive, with an unknown number dead, after the pod re-stranded on the base Farewell Spit, DOC said.
Christchurch earthquake: Residents reflect on progress 10 years on
10 years after it killed 185 people, and upended countless more lives, New Zealanders have paused to remember victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
10 years after it killed 185 people, and upended countless more lives, New Zealanders have paused to remember victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
Ardern hopes Kiwis will make public transport mask wearing ‘new normal’ as mandatory rule remains
Face masks on public transport will remain mandatory for all of New Zealand, as Auckland reverts to Alert Level 1.
Face masks on public transport will remain mandatory for all of New Zealand, as Auckland reverts to Alert Level 1.
Covid-19: Jacinda Ardern announces Auckland’s return to Alert Level 1
The PM’s announcement comes despite one new community case today — someone already in quarantine who is a household contact of a previous cases.
The PM’s announcement comes despite one new community case today — someone already in quarantine who is a household contact of a previous cases.
PM offers her view on renewed calls for Southern Response inquiry
Jacinda Ardern said the role of Government was bringing resolutions for those “caught up in long and protracted issues through the courts”.
Jacinda Ardern said the role of Government was bringing resolutions for those “caught up in long and protracted issues through the courts”.
South Auckland community congratulated by local councillor over response to latest Covid-19 community outbreak
Efeso Collins told Q+A’s Jack Tame the family, whanau, students and staff at Papatoetoe High School had shown “real maturity.”
Efeso Collins told Q+A’s Jack Tame the family, whanau, students and staff at Papatoetoe High School had shown “real maturity.”
Former paramedic releases emotional musical tribute to mark Christchurch earthquake’s 10th anniversary
Kris Baines was working as a St John’s paramedic when the deadly 6.3 magnitude quake hit on February 22, 2011.
Kris Baines was working as a St John’s paramedic when the deadly 6.3 magnitude quake hit on February 22, 2011.
'It's taken a massive toll': Young family's endless search for a rental
Kate van Turnhout, Danyon Stenton and 20-month-old Leo hope someone will give them a chance to prove they're decent tenants.
Kate van Turnhout, Danyon Stenton and 20-month-old Leo hope someone will give them a chance to prove they're decent tenants.
Concerns about Akaroa water contamination addressed
Banks Peninsula Community Board members were briefed on Akaroa's water contamination on February 15 and were assured the incident would be fully investigated, local councillor Andrew Turner says.
Banks Peninsula Community Board members were briefed on Akaroa's water contamination on February 15 and were assured the incident would be fully investigated, local councillor Andrew Turner says.
'All of a sudden she just ran': Three-year-old hit by car
Mum Sunny Wang recalls the terrifying moment her daughter Artemis ran out onto the road and was hit by a car. "I was frozen, I was so scared."
Mum Sunny Wang recalls the terrifying moment her daughter Artemis ran out onto the road and was hit by a car. "I was frozen, I was so scared."
Covid-19 testing station set up at Papatoetoe High School
People have been lining up down the street to be tested at Papatoetoe High School after a student went to class, not knowing she had Covid-19.
People have been lining up down the street to be tested at Papatoetoe High School after a student went to class, not knowing she had Covid-19.
New Zealand to start COVID-19 vaccinations soon
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Friday the country's COVID-19 inoculation program will likely begin on Feb. 20, brought forward by the earlier receipt of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine than originally anticipated.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Friday the country's COVID-19 inoculation program will likely begin on Feb. 20, brought forward by the earlier receipt of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine than originally anticipated.
Māori Wards - 'Its time has come', says Nanaia Mahuta
Minister of Local Government, Hon Nanaia Mahuta makes an announcement at the New Plymouth District Council regarding Māori wards.
Minister of Local Government, Hon Nanaia Mahuta makes an announcement at the New Plymouth District Council regarding Māori wards.
Terminally ill man wants to see his son before he dies
Glen Campbell is terminally ill and wants to see his son before he dies - but 19-year-old Jackson, who is returning from Australia on Friday, has no place in an MIQ facility.
Glen Campbell is terminally ill and wants to see his son before he dies - but 19-year-old Jackson, who is returning from Australia on Friday, has no place in an MIQ facility.
Banh Mi Caphe restaurant owners hope for a lockdown-free 2021
After a tough 2020, Hamilton's Pat and Anh Chaimontree had some family time over summer, and are planning to change up their menu.
After a tough 2020, Hamilton's Pat and Anh Chaimontree had some family time over summer, and are planning to change up their menu.
Blenheim Shuttles owner Duncan McIntyre utilizes an old skill
Summer has been busy for Blenheim Shuttles owner Duncan McIntyre. He's taken up a new job with the Blenheim Testing Station.
Summer has been busy for Blenheim Shuttles owner Duncan McIntyre. He's taken up a new job with the Blenheim Testing Station.
Air NZ 777s spotted in plane graveyard
Air New Zealand 777s have been spotted in a US desert storage facility, surrounded by a sea of planes grounded due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Air New Zealand 777s have been spotted in a US desert storage facility, surrounded by a sea of planes grounded due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Baby, two adults escape New Plymouth house fire
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities property on the corner of Parsons St and Glenpark Ave, Frankleigh Park, on Monday.
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities property on the corner of Parsons St and Glenpark Ave, Frankleigh Park, on Monday.
Northlanders wait hours for a Covid-19 tests in new community case scare
Long queues of waiting cars at all testing stations across Whangarei following the latest community case of COVID19.
Long queues of waiting cars at all testing stations across Whangarei following the latest community case of COVID19.
Michelin star Kiwi chef returns from NYC to open new bar in downtown Auckland
Kiwi chef, Matt Lambert, talks about his journey from Michelin rated chef in NYC to now running his new venture, The Lodge Bar & Restaurant, in Auckland's Commercial Bay.
Kiwi chef, Matt Lambert, talks about his journey from Michelin rated chef in NYC to now running his new venture, The Lodge Bar & Restaurant, in Auckland's Commercial Bay.
The hunt for Air New Zealand's former planes, decaying around the world
From drug running to crash landing: a significant effort is underway to bring home Air New Zealand's former planes, which sit around the world in varying states of decay.
From drug running to crash landing: a significant effort is underway to bring home Air New Zealand's former planes, which sit around the world in varying states of decay.