The Auckland man who raised concerns in June about the Crowne Plaza MIQ facility – now linked to the current Delta outbreak – is glad changes are being made. A Sydney traveller, believed to be the outbreak’s primary case, was taken…
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Watch: Teen warned over high-altitude lockdown stunt
A group of Auckland teens sharing videos of death-defying high-rise stunts online has struck again, this time falling foul of police and breaching level 4 lockdown rules.The group, who had previously filmed themselves on rooftops…
Two people in critical condition following serious crash in Auckland
Two people are in a critical condition following a serious crash in Auckland this evening.Police are currently at the scene of a crash between two vehicles on North Rd in Clevedon.The crash was reported just before 5pm. A police…
Weather: Rain, strong winds, hail and snow batter New Zealand
While New Zealanders got a taste of spring last week, today’s weather has been anything but spring-like. MetService forecaster Sonja Farmer says New Zealand is covered by “fairly scattered cloud, certainly cold showery-looking cloud”,…
'Fumbling over saliva testing': Expert scientist questions whether Jacinda Ardern has been misinformed
A Kiwi scientist and expert on saliva-testing is questioning the advice given to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, which has had her coming off as misinformed and “fumbling over saliva testing”.Dr Anne Wyllie, a research scientist…
Supply chains under pressure: Interislander down to one ferry due to maintenance
New Zealand’s supply chain is facing a challenging few weeks with two of KiwiRail’s three Interislander ferries needing maintenance at the same time.In an update issued today, obtained by the Herald, KiwiRail Chief Operations Officer…
Covid-19 Delta outbreak: Workplace vaccination programme includes family bubble
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare was vaccinating employees and their families, this week, at its Highbrook headquarters in Auckland. The Ministry of Health is piloting workplace vaccinations with Mainfreight, Fonterra, The Warehouse…
Social inclusion is important in Aotearoa New Zealand — but so is speaking honestly about terrorism
By Hanlie Booysen for The Conversation Jacinda Ardern used very specific language in her description of the terrorist attack in Auckland last week: It was carried out by an individual – not a faith, not a culture, not an…
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: New red flight added from NSW to New Zealand
A second red flight for New Zealanders eligible for MIQ emergency allocations stuck in NSW is set to leave the Covid-stricken state next Wednesday.The deadline for applications via the MIQ website is 5pm NZST, Saturday, September…
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak – Lockdown Heroes: Howick woman's bear display entertains locals
Teddy bears in windows have become a common sight for those stretching their legs during lockdown but one woman has taken it to the next level.Those who live in Susan Mudford’s neighbourhood have been treated to a variety of teddy…