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Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:38:56 +1300Health expert reminds people to get tested for Covid-19 as rates fall
A public health expert is urging New Zealanders to keep up the testing momentum, as testing rates take a dive over the long weekend.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 19:36:53 +1300
Four Havelock North school children test positive for Covid-19
Four primary school pupils in Havelock North have tested positive for Covid-19, and are being treated as if they have the Omicron variant.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:16:34 +1300
Heavy rain warnings extended for parts of North Island
MetService has extended heavy rain warnings and watches for parts of the North Island to later this evening.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:23:06 +1300
Northland police arrest eight; methamphetamine, cash seized
Police have arrested eight people in Kaitaia and seized a quantity of methamphetamine and cash.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:41:38 +1300
'Idiotic': Police disappointed over Dunedin drink-drivers
Dunedin police say the number of drink-drivers at the weekend is disappointing and labelled one motorist's actions as "idiotic" after he crashed his vehicle into a power pole.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:22:27 +1300
Concerns Omicron will overwhelm hospitals as staff get sick
An already stressed health system could become overwhelmed when border restrictions are lifted, the midwives union is warning.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:39:01 +1300
Covid-19 update: 188 new community cases, 27 in MIQ
The Ministry of Health says the new cases are in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Tairāwhiti, Lakes, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Mid Central, Hutt Valley and Canterbury.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:08:40 +1300
Person dies after dirt bike crash in Southland
A person has died after a dirt bike crashed at Bald Hill in Southland.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:01:46 +1300
Covid-19: Waikato high schools contact families after students test positive
Both Hamilton Christian School and Rototuna Junior High in Waikato are dealing with Covid-19 outbreaks.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:57:59 +1300
Bad weather closes North Island roads with more heavy rain forecast
A number of North Island roads are closed as a result of bad weather with MetService forecasting heavy rain for the top and east coast of the island.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:03:20 +1300
Platinum Jubilee: 21-gun salute to be held in Wellington to mark Queen's accession
A 21-gun salute will be in Wellington to mark the 70th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:59:10 +1300
Gun fired on Auckland street after fight at Kingsland bar
Police say they received a report of a disorder on commercial premises on New North Road, Kingsland about 9.30pm yesterday.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:03:26 +1300
Covid 19 Omicron outbreak: Michael Baker suggests a move away from daily case numbers
New Covid infections yesterday plunged from Saturday's record tally but one epidemiologist believes the daily case numbers may not reflect the true extent of community spread.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:21:35 +1300
Three people with serious injuries after Rotorua assaults
A number of people in Rotorua were assaulted in the early hours of Sunday morning, police say.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:06:27 +1300
Two arrested after aggravated robbery at Christchurch shop
Police have arrested two men after an aggravated robbery at a Christchurch shop last month.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:05:33 +1300
Southland Charity Hospital could open mid-2022 despite setbacks
The pandemic has caused setbacks for the new Southland Charity Hospital, but it's already offering colonoscopies and could open by mid-2022.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:03:54 +1300
Concern for tourism as third of bus and coach businesses closed during pandemic
The Bus and Coach Association is concerned there won't be enough operators to transport tourists around when borders start to open.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:06:26 +1300
$36m Court Theatre project in Christchurch to start in March
One of Christchurch's major anchor projects post-quake is on track to open in 2024.