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Sat, 02 Oct 2021 05:31:33 GMT
Covid-19: Fears of virus spread after Brian Tamaki's anti-lockdown protest in Auckland
Thousands turned out to the non-socially distanced gathering, just days ahead of a Government decision on alert levels.

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 07:24:29 GMT
Man arrested after reports of person pointing a gun out of a car window in Wellington
A man was arrested and a firearm was recovered on Burrows Ave in Karori.

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 03:32:45 GMT
Bigamist fights second wife's request for documents, battling criminal action in India
A bigamist says releasing New Zealand court documents will prejudice his defence against criminal proceedings in India.

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 00:31:49 GMT
Covid-19: NZ companies crave certainty, Sir John Key tells business event
Former PM says if he was in Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s shoes, he would welcome the private sector "in a very big way" to help find answers to Covid problems.

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 02:56:21 GMT
From joy to frustration over Marokopa's lost-then-found family
Locals ended the week ecstatic at the safe return of Thomas Phillips and his three children. Now they're asking what it was all about.

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 23:11:16 GMT
Tramper rescued at 1700m after finding a pocket of cellphone coverage to call for help
A tramper who "ran out of daylight" 1700m up an isolated mountain range managed to find a pocket of cellphone coverage to call for help.

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 01:44:29 GMT
Lots of critical questions, but little funding: Scientists say Covid research needs more investment
Critical questions about NZ Covid response not studied, researchers say.

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:00:00 GMT
Covid-19: Fritha Tagg needs the support of an in-home carer, but she won't accept it from an unvaccinated worker
Unvaccinated workers — and patients — present a risk to some of the people most vulnerable to Covid-19.

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:34:01 GMT
Government scraps $785m cycle and walking bridge across Auckland harbour
The controversial project is no more as the transport minister acknowledges it "didn't get the public support needed for a project of its scale".

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 01:32:37 GMT
Homicide investigation launched after man shot dead in West Auckland
A man has died in hospital following a shooting in Avondale early this morning.

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 08:52:56 GMT
Police investigating homicide after man dies on Ōtorohanga's main street
Homicide inquiry launched after police were called to Maniapoto St following reports of “a large group of people fighting".

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 08:10:09 GMT
Man arrested outside Parliament after telling police he travelled from Auckland
An urgent Covid-19 test has been ordered for the man, who admitted to police he had breached level 3 rules by travelling to Wellington.

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 07:57:09 GMT
Covid-19: Auckland truck driver who travelled to Palmerston North tests positive
Ministry of Health said the case was detected as part of routine surveillance testing.

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 07:48:31 GMT
Lotto Powerball's jackpots to $23 million on Wednesday
The big one of $20m wasn't claimed on Saturday night, but two people took home $500,000 each after winning first division.

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 04:30:42 GMT
Covid-19 outbreak situation report: What happened today, October 2
There are 27 new cases of Covid-19 in the Delta community outbreak, and multiple new locations of interest.

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 04:21:17 GMT
Covid-19: Shifting Auckland to alert level 2 a 'risky move'
The prospect Auckland will move out of alert level 3 restrictions next week is looking increasingly unlikely.

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 04:18:08 GMT
'Like we don't exist': Stress continues for visa holders denied residency
Immigration advisor says the new resident visa is very welcome for people who qualified, but “cruelty” for people who miss out.

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 04:18:05 GMT
Police officer hospitalised after dirt bike rider collision
The Palmerston North officer was standing on a footpath in the early hours of Saturday when they were struck by the biker.

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 03:18:50 GMT
Covid-19: Locations of interest in Delta outbreak, October 2
A superette and petrol station in Pakuranga, East Auckland, have been visited by Covid-19 cases.

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 02:00:00 GMT
Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: October 2, 2021
Complete the lyric: "Soon may the Wellerman come, to bring us sugar and tea and ...



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