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Hauraki Gulf in such bad shape, Ngāti Manuhiri to place two-year rāhui on collecting scallops
Ngāti Manuhiri will place a rāhui tapu in its rohe moana from Mangawhai to Whangaparāoa.
Racism stopping young South and East Asians from accessing NZ healthcare, study finds
1 in 5 South Asian and East Asian students say they have experienced some form of unfair treatment.
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.
Hipkins defends unusually late announcement of the decision to pause next MIQ release
The decision comes after an 'unprecedented' number of Omicron cases have appeared at the border.
Covid update Jan 19: 24 community cases
Wednesday January 19
There are 24 new community cases of Covid-19 today.
Of these, 14 are in Auckland, 1 is in Northland, 1 in Waikato, 5 are in…
Kids tell us why they got vaccinated
“I feel proud of myself for just getting it done,”
Covid update Jan 12: 28 community cases, 2 deaths
Two people with Covid-19 have died.
‘The orgasm is a brain function’: 3 people living with disabilities talk about sex
“The orgasm is a brain function and believe it or not, I do have a brain.” Juliana Carvalho
Everyone experiences sexual pleasure in different ways. We spoke with…
‘We're trying to make CVs irrelevant’: Rangatahi create new job app
It’s an age-old dilemma. You want a job but don’t have enough experience but you need a job to gain experience.
It’s a problem that a group…
96 percent of rangatahi want innovation to be taught in schools
During the uncertain times of a pandemic, new problems can arise that demand new solutions.
Covid Dec 22: 56 new community cases, 6 Omicron cases
The total number of international arrivals infected with Omicron has increased to 28.
Discrimination is putting LGBTIQ+ at risk of homelessness
Takatāpui and LGBTIQ+ people in Aotearoa face a higher risk of homelessness due to discrimination, according to new research.
Researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington, interviewed…
I can finally go home, Auckland borders lift after 120 days
It’s December 15, which means Auckland’s borders have officially reopened.
Re: journalist Matiu Hamuera took their first drive home to Rotorua. They have not been home since…
Covid update Dec 13: 101 new cases
Rapid antigen testing will be available for free from pharmacies this summer
Too much screen use is giving young people a dry eye disease typically seen in elderly
Aotearoa youth who spend long hours in front of screens are showing signs of an eye condition more commonly found in the elderly, according to new…
Covid update 8 December: 90 new cases, 74 people in hospital
Wednesday 8 December
Today there are 90 new cases of Covid-19.
Of these, three are in Northland, 71 are in Auckland, nine in Waikato, five in Bay of…
Thousands of high schoolers skipped NCEA exams this year – we asked them why
Covid lockdowns saw many students default to their derived grade or UEG
Iwi urging travellers to stay home this summer
We can travel this summer, but should we?
Climate change splitting up albatross couples
New research shows climate change is making it more likely for the usually monogamous albatross to leave their lifelong partners.
Led by Dr Francesco Ventura, the…
Covid update: 87 people in hospital; travel restrictions ease for vaccinated
International travel restrictions will ease in the New Year for fully vaccinated people.
NZ will move to traffic light system on December 3
Jacinda Ardern confirmed today that the whole country will shift to the traffic light system.
Covid update: 205 new cases, one new death
Today there are 205 new cases of Covid-19 to report.
Covid update: Auckland border opening up December 15; 194 cases and 1 death
Auckland's border set top open. Proof of vaccination, or a negative test within 72 hours required.
I opened a new business during a pandemic | Side by Side
“My dream was to have this place full of people.”
Five Aucklanders tell us about shopping IRL after 84 days in lockdown
Aucklanders returned to shops after 84 days of lockdown. Re: News went to check out the vibe.
Assisted dying is now legal in NZ. New show 'The Pact' helps prepare us for that conversation
This article discusses euthanasia and suicide.
Covid update: 74 new cases today, 6 in Waikato, the rest in Auckland
There are 74 new cases in the current outbreak which brings the total to 2,832.
Let’s talk about: How vaccines prevent more mutations of Covid-19
We look at how virus variants emerge and why vaccines help stem the damage
Why the end of Sydney’s 107-day lockdown matters to Aotearoa
Sydney is navigating a world of vaccine passports that looks similar to our alert level 2.