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Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:06:13 GMT
Covid-19 NZ 1pm review: The target that continues to elude Ashley Bloomfield, and will keep Auckland locked down
ANALYSIS: Through the mess of vague numbers at the 1pm update, one thing is clear: People are still infecting each other, despite the lockdown.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:00:13 GMT
Covid-19: Man who allegedly fled managed isolation was given ride home by friend
A person who gave a man with Covid-19 a lift to his family home has gone into quarantine, but has not been charged, it's understood.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 04:22:05 GMT
NZ Post limits parcel volumes to cope with an expected surge in demand as regions move to level 3
NZ Post has capped how many parcels retailers can dispatch, to cope with surging demand.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 05:09:12 GMT
Covid-19: Here is everything you need to know about the next alert level update
These are the key dates for when the government will announce alert level moves as the country faces a Covid-19 delta variant outbreak.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:57:31 GMT
Paralympics live: Sophie Pascoe pipped for a medal in her final event at Tokyo Games
The New Zealand swimming great fades down the stretch to finish fifth in the women's 100m butterfly S9.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:57:24 GMT
Tokyo Paralympics: Sophie Pascoe misses medals for first time in her 20th final
Chasing gold medal No 12, a limited buildup and a torrid few days finally caught up with the Kiwi champion.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:30:26 GMT
West Coast house fire extinguished but cause still unknown
The house was “well alight” when five fire crews arrived at the house in Blue Spur, Hokitika, shortly after 3pm.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:30:00 GMT
Wellington council plans to expand project focusing on improving safety in city centre
Wellington's city council has been provided an update on the safety initiative Pōneke Promise, nearly six months after it was launched.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:25:00 GMT
Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror: Netflix's sobering, harrowing series
REVIEW: This is insightful, enlightening, compelling documentary making that addresses the build-up to and the legacy of a dark day in human history.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:11:18 GMT
Auckland flooding: More than 5500 homes being assessed for damage after storm
The scale of the harm caused by the storm is beginning to emerge as council officials carry out assessments in the impacted areas of West Auckland.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:10:00 GMT
Neon's Raised by Wolves, Disney's Only Murders among great shows to stream
Steve Martin teams up with Selena Gomez for one of the best comedies of the year, while Sir Ridley Scott delivers up more thought-provoking sci-fi.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:05:00 GMT
Amazon's Cinderella, Netflix's Schumacher amongst September's must see movies
Kiwi cinemas may be currently off-limits, but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of terrific flicks coming to a screen near you.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Ronald McDonald House puts families in hotels as Covid-19 restrictions impact hospital stays
The charity is overflowing into hotels in Wellington and Auckland as it struggles to house families during lockdown.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:57:05 GMT
Paralympics: Cyclist Nicole Murray sixth in rain-soaked road race
Nicole Murray emerged from the fog that surrounded the Fuji International Speedway to claim a commendable sixth place.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:52:51 GMT
Guide proposes to blind sprinter after 200m heat at Tokyo Paralympics
Keula Nidreia Pereira Semedo went to the Tokyo Paralympics to win a medal. She’s going home with a ring.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:43:46 GMT
Leaded petrol eradicated after two decades of effort
Leaded petrol has finally been eliminated, the United Nations has said, with the final stocks used up in Algeria last month.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:30:00 GMT
Covid-19: Mountainbike trails open but how easy is it to stick to the rules?
Many of the region's mountainbike trails were reopened on Thursday, but riders had plenty of room for social distancing.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:23:05 GMT
Spring Hill prison guard cleared of Covid-19
Prison staff no longer have to isolate after fellow staff member was deemed not to have Covid-19.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:20:10 GMT
Covid-19: Getting the vaccine to homeless requires a different approach
The DHB is working with social agencies to get vaccinations to Whanganui's homeless community.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:12:03 GMT
Manawatū developers get back to work at alert level 3
After two weeks of lockdown, the Manawatū construction industry is busy making up for lost time.



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