Nicola Wright

Questions abound over the latest Covid-19 cases, thousands turn out at Auckland Covid testing centres, and long queues at the city's borders as people flee Tamaki Makaurau.

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Covid-19 vaccinations for border workers begins next weekend, The Prime Minister says MIQ cleaners need better recognition, and an arrest in the  Elizabeth Zhong murder case.

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Air New Zealand apologises again for working with the Saudi military. Auckland faces a shortage of secondary school teachers, and Wellington rents hit new highs.

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Gymnastics NZ apologises after a damning report into the sport's culture, and major changes are coming for planning laws.

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Air New Zealand comes under fire for doing work for the Saudi military. The Reserve Bank tightens lending to house buyers.

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Otago residents demand answers after shock levels of lead in the water. Concerns over Air New Zealand Covid refunds. And the Prime Minister fronts up to iwi.

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Anger after delays in reporting unsafe drinking water. MPs prepare to be welcomed at Waitangi. And landlords are under fire for a "bad tenants" Facebook page.

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Warnings as lead is found in the water of two Otago towns. There's an unexpected fall in unemployment. Dairy prices hit a seven year high.

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Calls to reform the retirement industry. Medsafe meets to discuss Pfizer vaccine approval. Too many New Zealand teachers are nervous about maths.

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Stark advice from the Climate Change Commission. National confirms it plans to contest Māori seats in 2023. And a security review is underway at all New Zealand racecourses.

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Aotearoa awaits thousands of community covid test results. Damien O'Connor comes under fire for suggesting Australia speak with "more diplomacy" about China. And the Cook Islands reinstate quarantine… Audio

Aucklanders are getting tested as two new covid cases are revealed, doubts are cast over whether the virus was spread via air-conditioning, and Police shut down a community checkpoint in Waiomio… Audio

Northland kaumatua are told to stay at home. More than 100 million people have now been infected with Covid-19. And Tourism operators fear they may have to close if the trans-Tasman bubble continues… Audio

Long waits for covid tests continue, Northland iwi and local supermarkets supply water and food to those waiting, and travel to Australia is put on hold.

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Northlanders scramble to get tested after a Covid-19 case was found in the community; New Zealand's mass vaccination scheme could start by May; and quakes are continuing to rock the Bay of Plenty 

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American Magic will be on the startline for the semi-finals of the America's Cup Challenger Selection Series starting on Friday in Auckland. Audio

A critical report on the Government's response to Covid 19 lays out a number of failings with New Zealand's testing strategy. The man who murdered British backpacker Grace Millane has lost a bid to… Audio

A deal is finally reached over disputed land at Ihumātao. A further boost to our Covid vaccine supply. And arrests are made in the Roast Busters case.

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The West Indies will be fighting for survival on day four of the second cricket test against the Black Caps at the Basin Reserve today. Audio

The Ajax and Netherlands footballer Quincy Promes has reportedly been arrested for stabbing a family member. Audio