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Heavy fog results in multiple crashes on SH1 Waikato Expressway – southbound traffic being turned back
A section of State Highway 1 on the Waikato Expressway is now closed after a number of crashes on the fog-affected road. Heavy fog has resulted in “multiple crashes” on the expressway, initially closing both southbound lanes early…
Chris Lynch: Where has all the mental health funding gone?
OPINION: Where is all the mental health funding going and why is there a six-month waiting list for Christchurch university students needing help? Director of the UC Psychology Centre Dr Neil Thompson said there’s no doubt the…
Daughter's MIQ exemption application to farewell late mother declined
Just 10 minutes – that is all a grieving daughter pleaded for so she could say a final goodbye to her late mother.But Tapaita Lapao’o’s application for an exemption from MIQ was declined late yesterday. Read More Covid 19…
Jacinda Ardern could announce a starting date for Cook Islands travel bubble today
A two-way quarantine-free travel bubble with the Cook Islands may be announced today but only if the health response there is up to scratch.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will provide an update on progress with the bubble following…
Covid 19 coronavirus: Virus was in NZ earlier than first thought
Coronavirus was spreading in New Zealand earlier than first thought, shows a study revealing the country’s first-known Covid-19 cluster.New Zealand’s first announced case – a man who’d returned to Auckland from Iran via Bali – was…
'Distant cousin' of Covid-19 virus found in threatened NZ fish
Scientists have discovered a “distant cousin” of the Covid-19 virus in a treasured New Zealand freshwater fish – but they stress there’s no risk to people.Coronaviruses are a diverse family comprising hundreds of different types,…
Phil Goff supports a second harbour crossing for buses, cycling and walking
Auckland mayor Phil Goff says a new bridge alongside the Auckland Harbour Bridge for buses, cyclists and walking would be a positive outcome if the SkyPath project cannot proceed.The downside, he said, is it would take longer to…
Flagship events wrap up Wellington Pride Festival
Two flagship events will draw the Wellington Pride Festival to a close this weekend, but organisers hope it’s started a conversation around diversity in the queer community. On Saturday the annual youth-led Pride Hīkoi will…
Wellington's CubaDupa back to its full glory after three years
It has been three years since the CubaDupa festival could take to the street in its full glory.Over the course of this weekend, 1750 artists will participate in its biggest programme yet across 46 different stages and creative zones….