Covid update Feb 2: 142 new cases
6 people are in hospital with the virus.
Government provides extra funds for arts industry
The Government is boosting schemes, funds and will be providing grants to the arts industry.
Celebrating Lunar New Year without your family sucks
But it's not all doom and gloom, Sidney Wong writes.
More rapid antigen tests for New Zealand
New Zealanders will have access to more than 55 million rapid antigen tests in the next few months.
Covid update Feb 1: 126 community cases
1.3 million booster shots have been administered to date.
New gun law changes come into force today
Police Minister Poto Williams says the reforms reflect that owning a gun is a privilege not a right.
Aotearoa ranked least corrupt country in the world
For the third year in a row, Aotearoa has been in the top spot.
Covid update Jan 31: 91 new cases, more cases linked to Soundsplash
Covid-19 cases in Tairāwhiti have been linked to Soundsplash festival.
Prime minister tests negative for Covid-19
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was exposed to Covid-19 while on a flight.
Three-day Waitangi Day event at Te Tii Marae cancelled
A three-day event at Te Tii Marae to mark Waitangi Day has been cancelled.
Covid update Jan 30: 103 new cases, 1 death
A further 40 cases in Auckland are to be reported tomorrow due to technical issues.
Covid update Jan 29: 97 new community cases, 7 in hospital
Soundsplash festival linked to 39 cases so far. Attendees advised to get tested.
Soundsplash festival worker says ‘only a handful’ of vendors wearing masks
An event worker at Soundsplash says they weren’t advised of Covid-19 protocols before the festival.
School uniforms are sexist and uncomfortable: new research
Research shows school uniforms restrict physical activity
Te Pāti Māori calls on Government to make relief funds available to arts industry
Te Pāti Māori co-Leader Rawiri Waititi says the Government needs to act immediately.
Covid update Jan 28: 105 new cases, Hawke's Bay case linked to Soundsplash under investigation
A case in Hawke's Bay, connected to Soundsplash Festival, is under investigation.
Five summer events still going ahead at Red
Events can still go ahead with My Vaccine Pass requirements and a 100 person limit.
Coral reefs are facing much bigger issues than your sunscreen
It's not all about you okay?
Covid update Jan 27: Person who went to Soundsplash tests positive for Omicron
Investigations are under way to determine whether the other Soundsplash cases have Omicron.
Students left waiting as Aotearoa NZ histories curriculum delayed
Schools won't have to start teaching the content until 2023.
Govt's plan to tackle Omicron
The plan, which has three phases, aims to slow down and limit the spread of an Omicron outbreak.
No wage subsidy for artists during red: 'Frightening and stressful'
Now that Aotearoa is in the Red traffic light setting, the arts industry has come to a grinding halt with events of more than 100 people…
Covid update Jan 26: 23 community cases, 15 new Omicron cases
There are 56 community cases that have been confirmed or suspected of being the Omicron variant.
Tougher mask rules, increase in Covid-19 testing capacity
New mask rules means no more scarves, bandanas or t-shirts pulled up over the nose.
Group exposing allegations of abuse in the music industry threatened with legal action
Beneath The Glass Ceiling has been told to delete their entire Instagram account or else face court.
Tomato prices increase 99%: Families struggling to buy healthy food
Food experts are concerned about wider impacts.
Covid update Jan 25: 25 new community cases
There are 10 new Omicron cases today.
Omicron is here, it's time to ditch cloth masks
“N95s can’t be washed, but you can reuse them,”
Covid update Jan 24: 25 new Covid-19 cases
There are eight new cases of Omicron today.
Covid update Jan 23: 24 new cases
Sunday January 23
There are 24 new cases of Covid-19 today.
Of these, 2 are in Northland, 16 are in Auckland, 1 is in Waikato, and 5 are…
