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Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:41:08 GMTRecap: Ministry of Health shares full list of 28 locations visited by woman with Covid-19
The 28 locations include cafes, bars, shops that the woman visited while potentially infectious with Covid-19. Those who were in the locations during relevant timeframes are asked to stay at home, get a test and wait for a negative result.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:20:00 GMTLorde's ex-manager Scott Maclachlan sacked from Warner Music after admitting harassment
The man who took New Zealand singer Lorde to stardom has been fired by music giant Warner Music after admitting years of abusive behaviour.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:12:42 GMTWellington Phoenix still searching for first win after defeat to Newcastle Jets
The Phoenix remain winless in 2021 after slumping to a 2-1 defeat to wooden spoon favourites, the Newcastle Jets.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:04:52 GMTCovid-19: Business owners visited by new case 'not contacted' by ministry
Aaron Watson said finding out the case had visited his shop was "a little bit devastating" but he's heard nothing from the ministry.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:10:12 GMTCovid-19: 28 businesses visited by Northland woman who tested positive for coronavirus
The woman, from Whangārei, scanned into cafes, shops and bars before she tested positive on Saturday - a week after leaving MIQ.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 07:58:09 GMTFootball Ferns defender Liz Anton scores first goal for Perth Glory
Perth broke the deadlock via Liz Anton, whose scrambled shot in congestion bobbled home in the 86th minute, but their lead didn't last long.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 07:40:00 GMTTaskmaster: TVNZ welcomes back the craziest and most consistently funny show
REVIEW: “When people look back on this series, I think they all in unison will say, that was where a grown man tried to fill an egg with helium.”
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 07:38:06 GMTShane van Gisbergen shows his versatility by winning the New Zealand Grand Prix in style
When it comes to race driving, Shane van Gisbergen can do it all.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 07:30:00 GMTBlackhawk drops in for republic day
New Zealand’s only UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, a machine used by the United States military, drew many admirers when it dropped in to Central Taranaki for the weekend.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 07:00:00 GMTLive A-League: Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets
Ufuk Talay's side chase their first win of the season against the bottom-placed Jets in Wollongong.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 06:46:11 GMTDan Hooker floored in round one by UFC newcomer, Conor McGregor also loses
Kiwi Dan Hooker failed to last one round in UFC 257, but his defeat wasn't as shocking as Conor McGregor's.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 06:19:56 GMTCovid-19: Where to get tested for coronavirus in Northland and Auckland
Testing clinics will be set up across Northland, Mangawhai and Helensville after a woman tested positive for virus after leaving MIQ.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 06:10:55 GMTCovid-19: Northland woman tests positive for Covid-19 after leaving managed isolation
A 56-year-old woman started having muscle aches after leaving managed isolation and later tested positive for the virus.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMTOpunake surf team make a splash on first outing
A team of 15-year-old women from Opunake Surf Life Saving Club have tasted success in their first competition together.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:45:24 GMTYoung first timer wins big at the annual Himatangi Beach Big Dig
Sarayah Paul, 12, dug in at the annual Palmerston North Surf Life Saving Club fundraiser, beating 499 treasure-hunters to a major prize — a barbecue.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:28:44 GMTFirst time's a charm for Young Farmer of the Year Taranaki/Manawatū champ
Taranaki man Jake Jarmin, 23, wins the first regional championship of the 2021 Young Farmer of the Year competition
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:23:24 GMTLonger isolation times could strengthen our Covid-19 response, experts say in wake of probable case
Pre-flight quarantine and a week of self-isolation post-quarantine are possible options for a better Covid-19 response, experts say after probably positive case.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:19:40 GMTChristchurch set to get back-to-back days above 30 degrees
Tuesday and Wednesday are forecast to be hotter than any day this month, but the sizzling weather won't last all week.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:16:04 GMTSuper Smash: Young quick Ben Sears leads Firebirds to comfortable win
No Jimmy Neesham, no problem for the reigning champion Wellington Firebirds against the Otago Volts.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:05:10 GMTDr Anthony Fauci says Trump administration 'rejected' science, blocked his TV appearances
The stunning revelation came a day after Fauci said it’s “liberating” to work for President Joe Biden, who has named him chief coronavirus adviser.