MIQ hotel staff report increased violence
MIQ staff report violence, aggression from guests
MIQ hotel staff are being given security escorts to visit certain guests because of an increased risk of violence.
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MIQ hotel staff report increased violence
'Frightened and quite intimidated': MIQ staff report violence, aggression from guests
MIQ hotel staff are being given security escorts to visit certain guests because of an increased risk of violence.
Thousands of DHB workers yet to receive first jab
Thousands of DHB workers yet to receive first vaccine dose
About 4000 district health board workers have not yet been vaccinated, just a few days before the "no jab, no job" deadline.
SDHB member emailed Countdown over vaccine mandate
SDHB member emailed Countdown over vaccine mandate
A Southern District Health Board member is among a number of people who have used a leaked email address to criticise Countdown supermarket over vaccine mandates.
SDHB member emailed Countdown over vaccine mandate
SDHB member emailed Countdown over vaccine mandate
A Southern District Health Board member is among a number of people who have used a leaked email address to criticise Countdown supermarket over vaccine mandates.
Police trying to assume people’s online identities
Police trying to assume people’s online identities
Police are trying to assume the online identities of suspects and defendants by taking over their social media and email accounts to gather information.
Late vaccination sees 93yo woman catch Covid-19 in resthome
Late vaccination sees 93yo woman catch Covid-19 in resthome
An elderly dementia patient who tested positive for Covid-19 at a rest home had only received her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine last month at her daughter's request.
Average residential home now worth more than $1m
Average residential home now worth more than $1m
NZ's property market reached new heights last month with the average residential home value topping a million dollars for the first time.
'Hard to know' how long mandates will be used: PM
'Hard to know' how long mandates will be used: PM
Mandatory vaccines could be part of New Zealand life for some time to come, with the Prime Minister reluctant to talk about when they might be lifted.
Experts at odds over move to traffic light system
Experts at odds over move to traffic light system
While Aucklanders can expect to move out of lockdown and into the 'traffic light system' soon, a Canterbury Uni Covid modeller is warning that strategy is risky.
New Zealand's oldest WWII veteran dies
New Zealand's oldest WWII veteran dies
New Zealand's oldest World War 2 veteran, Christchurch man Bill Mitchell, has died.
New Zealand's oldest WWII veteran dies
New Zealand's oldest WWII veteran dies
New Zealand's oldest living World War II veteran, Bill Mitchell has died at 108 years old.
Linda Clark to head ACC client information and privacy review
Linda Clark to head ACC client information and privacy review
An independent review into the access and use of client information within ACC will be led by prominent lawyer Linda Clark.
Burnside High principal pays tribute to Connor Whitehead
Burnside High principal pays tribute to Connor Whitehead
Burnside High School Phil Holstein has paid tribute to Connor Whitehead, the year 11 student who was fatally shot in Christchurch on Friday night.
Kiwis golfers Ko, Alker win tournaments
Kiwis golfers Ko, Alker win tournaments
It's been a memorable day for New Zealand golfers around the world.
Chch terrorist claims inhumane treatment in prison
Mosque gunman considering appeal, pleaded guilty under 'duress' - new lawyer
The Christchurch mosque terrorist says he pleaded guilty last year to the murder of 51 people because of the inhumane treatment he experienced while awaiting his trial.
Chch terrorist claims inhumane treatment in prison
Mosque gunman considering appeal, pleaded guilty under 'duress' - new lawyer
The Christchurch mosque terrorist says he pleaded guilty last year to the murder of 51 people because of the inhumane treatment he experienced while awaiting his trial.
Fears Covid cases will surpass 1000 a day by Christmas
Fears Covid cases will surpass 1000 a day by Christmas
The Govt is being urged to put the brakes on letting Aucklanders hit the shops this week as case numbers soar. Health experts fear daily case numbers could hit 1000 a day by Christmas if the spread is allowed to escalate further.
Fears cases will surpass 1000 a day by Christmas
Covid-19: Fears cases will surpass 1000 a day by Christmas if restrictions eased
The government is being urged to put the brakes on letting Aucklanders hit the shops this week as case numbers soar.
First vaccine doses just shy of 90% nationwide
First vaccine doses just shy of 90% nationwide
As a big portion of the country rolls up their sleeves for a second vaccination this weekend, 89% of eligible New Zealanders aged 12 and over have had their first dose and 78% are fully vaccinated.