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Funding boost for Māori and Pasifika health providers to help Covid families
The Government has announced $140 million will go to assist affected whānau.
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How marae are becoming vital community resources in Covid fight
Having never stepped foot on a marae, two Auckland locals left with a new appreciation.
Wellness push proves record-breaking success at vaccination sites
More than 1000 whānau were engaged across four Māori-led sites on Saturday.
Who wants to be Auckland's mayor?
Who is running, who's still unsure and who's definitely ruling themselves out.
'Miss you so dearly': All Black great's sister dies in Auckland church accident
Helen Verry, 44, died at a church in West Auckland.
Woman dies in workplace accident at West Auckland church
People could be seen hugging and crying outside the church.
New Plymouth gym wrongly claiming customers don't need Covid vaccine passes
A second North Island gym is staying open without checking vaccine passes.
'I've never been afraid to speak my mind': Efeso Collins commits to AKL
Efeso Collins tells why he's decided to run with or without Labour's endorsement.
New vaccination centre prepping for Omicron
The new centre has replaced the indoor site for walk-ins in Westgate.
Five people in hospital after cleaning water tank
The people were affected by carbon monoxide fumes.
'Nightmare': Omicron-linked wedding venue calls for support for families involved
"They were lovely, they were really nice," the manager said of the families involved.
Auckland locations of interest: Chemist Warehouse, SkyCity Casino, Pak'nSave Manukau added to list
Shoppers at Pak'nSave Manukau and Chemist Warehouse asked to self-monitor for symptoms.
Contact of Omicron-infected MIQ worker tests positive, 14 new cases today
There are 30 people in hospital with the virus.
Auckland daycare to close after contact with Covid case
A west Auckland daycare will be closed on Tuesday following a confirmed Covid-19 case.
'Undue risk': Paedophile cheerleading coach who worked on kids' TV show denied parole
Marinovich was denied parole due to his continuing unhealthy interest in child sex.
One dead after fire tears through Avondale house, neighbours evacuated
Neighbours had to be evacuated as firefighters battled the blaze.
Two more arrests after Northland drug raids involving Police and Customs
More arrests from alleged Northland-based drug importation ring
'Much-loved' former Auckland high school student killed in early morning crash
Metua Ryan Hori Ewart died after a crash in Massey at around 3.40am Sunday.
'Disgusting': Rental advocate says it's time the Govt intervened in market
'It's disgusting to see properties like this listed...then charged out at obscene rates.'
Ramshackle rental listing axed from Trade Me
The one-bed lean-to without four walls was being advertised for $285 a week.
Covid case at Golden Lights: Festivalgoers urged to watch for symptoms
The ministry is asking those who attended the festival to self-monitor for symptoms.
Fatal crash in West Auckland - police investigating after car ploughs through fence
Police investigating after car ploughs through fence in West Auckland.
One dead in New Plymouth crash, road to be closed for several hours
Several people are also in hospital following serious crashes in Auckland overnight.
Elderly woman seriously injured after being struck in supermarket carpark
Driver "shaken", elderly pedestrian seriously injured.
Back on track: More of Waitākere Ranges reopens this summer
Canine wonders get to the root of killer disease.
Beat the Heat: NZ's best local swimming spots
Cool off this summer at one of New Zealand's best swimming holes.
'We kept each other alive': Dad's message after boat trip with son nearly ends in tragedy
Five-year-old was minutes from death as dad struggled to keep both above water.
Family Affair: Auckland's best kid-friendly restaurants
There's something for everyone at these family-friendly eateries.
Into the red-zone: As Aucklanders prepare to leave, I'm fighting my fears to enter
I'm leaving the safety of Wellington for Auckland where cases number into the thousands.