Modellers estimate as many as 1.7 million Kiwis have been exposed to the coronavirus – while more than four million of us have received at least one dose of the vaccine. What does that mean for immunity and our risk of reinfection?…
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Firefighters battle scrub fire in Tūākau
Firefighters are currently battling an uncontrolled scrub and bush fire in Tūākau. A Fire and Emergency spokesman said there are 12 fire trucks in attendance and one helicopter. SEND US YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEO….
Flights forced to turn around due to fog in Wellington
Several flights have been forced to turn around and some are cancelled due to heavy fog that has rolled into Wellington.Two flights have returned to Auckland, one to Nelson and one to Christchurch. One has been diverted to Palmerston…
Police claim victory after Hawke's Bay gang member's assets seized
Police are claiming victory after a High Court order allowed them to seize assets and cash from a senior Mongrel Mob member in Hawke’s Bay. Detective Sergeant Alex Macdonald said the order was obtained after a long-running investigation…
Christopher Luxon launches anti-bureaucracy broadside, laughs off David Seymour's scaredy-cat claim
Christopher Luxon launched an anti-bureaucracy attack and laughed off a potential coalition partner’s claims he was scared of tough issues.Act Party leader David Seymour has demanded a referendum on co-governance but Luxon rejected…
Motorist dies in truck and car crash northwest of Hastings
One person has died and two others have been seriously injured following a crash involving a truck and car on a rural road northwest of Hastings.The crash happened shortly before 4pm on Taihape Rd in Pukehamoamoa, near the intersection…
Staff shaken after knifepoint robbery in broad daylight at West Auckland dairy
A West Auckland dairy owner was chased from her store by a knife-wielding robber as another person leaped over the counter and raided the cigarette cabinet in broad daylight. The husband-and-wife owners of Titirangi’s Scenic Dairy…
Air traffic controller who had sex at work gets licence back
An air traffic controller who had sex while on duty and instructing pilots has won his licence back after it was earlier revoked following an investigation.The director of the Civil Aviation Authority cancelled the man’s Air Traffic…
Covid 19 Omicron outbreak: 34 deaths as jump in cases linked to weekend pattern
Thirty-four Covid-19-related deaths were reported today, the highest daily total reported since the outbreak began, as an expert warned New Zealand’s mortality rate underlined the virus’ deadly nature. The 34 deaths included people…
Mayoral candidates put Auckland Transport on notice over plans to remove kerbside parking
Auckland Transport has been put on notice by mayoral candidates over its controversial plans to remove kerbside parking on many of city roads over the next 10 years.In a big shake-up of parking, AT has demoted cars to the “lowest…