Government introduces legally recognised mask exemption card
People will be able to access the card from the end of May.
Covid update April 27: 9,830 cases, 473 hospitalisations
The Ministry of Health says 23 people with Covid-19 have died.
NZ has 'virtually no idea' rate of tax paid by wealthiest
Revenue Minister David Parker reveals plans to create the foundation for a "fair" tax system.
New study aims to remove barriers for gay blood donation
1 in 2 takatāpui with HIV was living with their HIV infection undiagnosed.
Covid update April 26: 6,380 cases, 508 hospitalisations
A further four deaths are being reported today.
Rents in NZ have gone up 7% in just one year
The largest growth in median weekly rent has been in the Taranaki region, growing a whopping 18%.
Covid update April 25: 5,690 new cases, 10 deaths
There are 514 people in hospital with 18 of those in ICU.
The stories behind 5 waiata that led the Māori Battalion to war
"Moral boosters through turbulent times"
Covid update April 24: 5662 new cases, 9 deaths
There are 490 people currently in hospital, with 20 of those in ICU.
Covid update April 23: 7,930 cases, 19 deaths
Of the 494 people in hospital, 15 are in ICU.
Covid Update April 22: 9390 cases, 13 deaths
A person with Covid-19, aged between 10 and 19, has died.
Is it ok to bang someone based on their star sign? | Horny on Main
Romeo & Juliet were star-crossed lovers after all. But Juliet was also 13, so, you know.
NZ’s list of top climate polluting companies revealed
A 2021 report found that Fonterra and Z Energy were among New Zealand’s worst climate polluters.
Disabled NZers put at risk during Omicron, inquiry finds
30 organisations and networks provided information to the inquiry.
Half of rainbow youth don’t find their therapist helpful
Sixteen percent of young people in Aotearoa identify as part of the rainbow community.
Covid update April 21: 10,294 cases, 18 deaths
There are 524 people currently in hospital with Covid-19.
New bilingual traffic signs for schools
2000 schools across Aotearoa will eventually have school traffic signs signs in te reo and English.
Covid update April 20: 11,217 cases, 547 people in hospital
There are 547 people in hospital with Covid-19, 14 of those people are in the ICU or HDU.
‘Contraception never came up’: sex ed in Catholic high schools
“There was nothing fundamental to it whatsoever,”
Covid update April 19: 8,270 community cases, five deaths
The seven-day rolling average of case numbers continues to decline, with today's average at 7,585.
ARISE head pastor 'steps aside' after claims of mistreating interns
Head pastor John Cameron "has voluntarily stepped aside from his pastoral duties".
Covid update April 18: 6,242 cases, 11 deaths
The seven-day rolling average is now 7,986.
Covid update April 17: 5,933 new cases, 10 deaths
There are 537 people in hospital.
Covid update April 16: 13,636 new cases in last two days
The update covers Good Friday and today.
Opinion: How I practise Hinduism
"I have called myself a Hindu my entire life without having read any religious scriptures. "
Pollution and emissions up, species down: environment report
The intensification of the dairy industry is a major driver of NZ’s environmental decline.
How microdosing mushrooms can help mental health
More research shows the active ingredient in shrooms can help with the effects of trauma.
Welcome to Belief Week
Re: News Editor Mandy Te outlines our coverage and shares what belief means for some people.
Covid update April 14: 9,563 cases, 16 deaths
The seven-day rolling average of reported deaths is 13.
Fruit and vege prices up whopping 18% in a year: Statistics NZ
Food prices have risen 7.6% in the last year - the highest annual increase in over a decade.
