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October 16 2021

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Charlie Mitchell

What NZ learned while Covid-free

Tony Smith

The Kirwan family's sporting story

Deborah Morris

Ron Brierley's 'radical' fall from grace

Dileepa Fonseka

What my rent decrease says about the market

Super Saturday live: NZ vaccination drive hits 100,000 doses

102,109 doses achieved on Super Saturday, but Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she'd love it if could top 150,000 doses.

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Serious injuries after truck goes down bank on SH2, north of Wellington

A truck has overturned and gone down a bank on Remutaka Hill, between Upper Hutt and Featherston, blocking the highway and creating lengthy detours.

Stabbing death of UK MP David Amess declared a terrorist incident

A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene and is being held on suspicion of murder. Police say the attack could be linked to “Islamist extremism”.

Māori walking into a 'perfect storm' with low Covid vaccination rates

The argument for isolating the South Island

The headline about sex workers I'd like to see

Daniel Craig explains why he likes going to gay bars more than 'hetero bars'

James Bond actor says the less aggressive atmosphere was more conducive to meeting women.

1:38pm

Why National could have new leader by Christmas

OPINION: More bad poll numbers are making MPs nervous about losing their seats, writes Janet Wilson.

Australia's Victoria records 1993 Covid-19 cases as NSW's quarantine axed

Changes to border rules mean vaccinated NSW travellers will be able to visit Victoria without quarantining before Melburnians can escape the city.

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Norway attack: 'Hero' officer ignored arrow in his back to save others

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Why David Warner feels sorry for England

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UK MP death: ‘Killer waited inside, then stabbed him’

Human sized fish caught off Spanish coast

Unregulated crypto influencers ‘a recipe for disaster’

Actor Sam Neill selling his Gibbston vineyard

Van Gogh artwork looted by Nazis to sell for up to $28m

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Super Saturday hits target of 100,000 jabs

The target was hit at just after 3pm. The achievement smashes the previous record of 93,350 set in late August.

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Auckland laundromat, chicken takeaway shop are locations of interest

Anyone who visited the Royal Laundromat in Takanini between 1pm and 5pm on Thursday is asked to get tested immediately.

'Super Saturday' no quick fix for Northland's low Covid-19 jab rates

Health officials hope the events will boost Northland's vaccination numbers, but there is resistance and difficulty reaching remote communities.

I'm needle-phobic, but the Covid-19 vaccine was almost painless

OPINION: If I can overcome my extreme fear of needles, you can too.

100 per cent vax rate among top business leaders

Every chief executive and board chair of NZ's leading 27 businesses has been vaccinated.

'It's about freedom': Kiwis urged to get Covid jabs to get NZ back to normality

Praveen Nautiyal quit his job to run his food truck full-time, but with events cancelled he's been forced to park up. Now he hopes Covid-19 vaccinations will bring back normality.

lockdown life

Watch: Al Brown discovers the importance of the humble bumblebee

Plus: Get an inside look at the barrel room of a Hawke’s Bay winery and the beginnings of a chardonnay.

Eight great movies turning 25 next year (and where you can watch them)

Beautiful people battling bugs, a new international man of mystery and the recreation of an 85-year-old disaster were just some of 1997's best flicks.

Secret Auckland picnic spots

It is possible to find a secluded scenic spot for an al fresco catch-up in this sprawling city of ours. If you know where to look.

Watch: How to do an easy centre-part ponytail

Leading hairstylist Lauren Gunn shows how to achieve this effortless hairstyle at home.

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Luke Malpass

Time for a clear lockdown exit strategy and timeline

OPINION: The public needs to know this week just when exactly the Government plans to lift restrictions, and under what conditions.

Khylee Quince

Trust the experts - they've earned that right

Dileepa Fonseka

What my rent decrease can tell us about the housing market

Rosemary McLeod

Books, housework and men: The joy of giving up early

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Thousands of doctors add names to public register in support of vaccine

More than 6500 doctors have added their names to a campaign urging all eligible people to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Man charged with murder after Ōmāpere man's death

A 48-year-old man has been charged with murder after a 73-year-old man was found dead in Northland's Ōmāpere on Friday.

Strangers saved life of man who was dead for 15 minutes

Jason Ingham believes a "guardian angel" was watching him when he went into cardiac arrest while out on a bike ride.

Gang Intelligence Centre 'obstructed' by public attention, political debate

The police minister was told the intelligence centre made up of 12 government agencies hasn't fulfilled its potential. It's now undergoing a rebrand.

Man charged with attempted murder in Nelson

A 47-year-old man was in a stable condition on Friday night, after being stabbed.

What happens when scientists pick up a camera?

The “view from the office” is certainly one of the perks of the job for NIWA’s staff.

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Suicide bomb attack on Shiite mosque in Afghanistan kills 47

Mosque was packed with worshippers when bombers attacked, killing at least 47 and wounding dozens more in the deadliest day since US military withdrawal.

Hyundai wants to make its own semiconductors

In a move to make it less vulnerable to problems like the current semiconductor shortage, Hyundai will start making its own computer chips for some applications.

Cambridge college to return looted bronze statue to Nigeria

It will be the first UK institution to hand back one of the artefacts known as the Benin Bronzes.

Protests in Italy as Covid pass rules take effect

The stringent anti-coronavirus measures require all workers, from magistrates to maids, to show a health pass to get into their place of employment.

People can't stop destroying their cars on this width-restricted UK road

A poorly-designed width restriction in the UK is destroying far more than it appears to save.

Vietnam highlights 'global failure' of vaccine roll-out

The Southeast Asian country was held up as a shining example in 2020, now it's in a race to get the country vaccinated amid short vaccine supply.

Super Saturday live: NZ vaccination drive hits 100,000 doses

'Hideous' behaviour by man who stole groceries every shift for two years

Stabbing death of UK MP David Amess declared a terrorist incident

Mum moves into MIQ to care for injured mountainbiker after serious crash

Should we isolate the South Island?

Quiz: Morning trivia challenge: October 16, 2021

The headline about sex workers I'd like to see

41 new community Covid-19 cases, 21 unlinked

The couple behind NZ’s only botanical rum distillery actually met at sea

Cancer advocate David Downs calls himself a 'genetically modified optimist'

Celebrity beauty brands that should exist

Embrace umami with this delicious green minestrone soup

Burger Burger owner shares confronting images of sick daughter in vaccine plea

The Ensemble Edit: Seven stylish things to have on your radar this weekend

The best beauty products to try from your local supermarket

I thought I was white until I learned my mother's secret

Gen Z are ditching AirPods in favour of 'retro' wired headphones

Hayley Holt on the uncertainty of baby loss, and dealing with grief

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What this outdoor education executive loves about Great Barrier Island

And the Auckland island she says is often overlooked by locals.

On your next holiday, there's one thing you need to leave behind

OPINION: Next time you travel, it really is time to sever your attachment to the cyber world.

The IATA Travel Pass is coming: Here's what you need to know

The All Blacks are being used as guinea pigs for the tool Air New Zealand has described as the "future of international travel".

'Not enough brains': Larnach Castle celebrates 150 years with 1888 menu

Bach owner frustrated by inability to keep unvaccinated guests out

The secret Fiordland spot that's like Roy's Peak without the crowds

Air NZ to turn 'Jabaseat' Dreamliner into a vaccine clinic

business More

Businesses caught out as NZ Post limits parcel collection in Auckland

Retailers are asking for patience from customers while they try to make other arrangements.

Landlord refuses tenants who are not white Kiwis

An Auckland woman is horrified her landlord told her the only reason she was allowed to rent a home in Remuera was because she initially thought she was European.

'Yeah, I resign': Worker wins employment dispute, paid $8k over Facebook comment

Ice cream store worker's grizzle on social media did not count as a resignation, and her dismissal was unfair, disputes tribunal rules.

Three apps that can help ask, 'Are you OK today?'

OPINION: I’ve found three local technology firms who offer truly useful services to help give this much needed push.

PwC bans unvaccinated visitors and staff from offices

Firm is second in two days to implement requirement.

Serious Fraud Office launches wage subsidy inquiries

The Serious Fraud Office says it has started a number of inquiries into alleged abuse of the Government’s Covid-19 Wage Subsidy.

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What I've Learned: Managing 40% year-on-year growth

A surprise roof leak taught the value of having a plan.

What is a brand philosophy and how do you express it?

OPINION: Like brand purpose, brand philosophy adds a values-based dimension to your brand story – something personal and human that creates a richer connection.

Fancy a salad from a vending machine?

How any business can, and needs to be, purpose-led

Peter Beck backs car parts software

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Are Australia's wildfires New Zealand's future?

Conditions that led to Australia's devastating ‘Black-Summer’ fires may become regular events in Mackenzie Country, Central Otago and Marlborough, a new study says.

Company that could revolutionise carbon capture gets $1m funding

The entire planet's carbon emissions for 2021 could be captured using a common mineral, including a deposit at Nelson.

Govt shares ideas to cut emissions, leaves big gaps

Fighting the industry her town was built on

'Hodgepodge' climate proposals could hang over climate minister's trip

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Young Māori last off the blocks for vaccine but first to be blamed, leaders say

Māori leaders are concerned low vaccination rates for rangatahi Māori could see them becoming scapegoats for Government inaction and targets for racist abuse.

History has taught us vaccinations protect Māori

OPINION: History tells us Māori should have been prioritised in the vaccine roll-out. As cases continue to rise, it will be Māori who figure highly in the numbers, writes Aaron Smale.

Why people experiencing poverty are not being vaccinated against Covid-19

Delta scares her, but there are more pressing things to worry about. Like how she's going to feed her children this week, or pay the power bill before it's cut off.

Getting 90% of Auckland vaccinated still leaves Māori and Pasifika at risk

Experts say it's imperative we get all groups to 90 per cent, not just the population as a whole, before restrictions are eased.

Marae vaccines for northernmost 'Super Saturday' event

The Te Kao event will celebrate the reopening of the local marae, while trying to encourage vaccines amongst the mainly Māori population.

No vaccination, no tattoo

He was an anti-vaxxer until he saw how Delta affected someone he knew. Now he's prepared to be blunt with potential clients about his no jab, no moko stance.

New jobs help keep Taranaki Maunga birds safe

Seeing flocks of kereru whirring past as he works is a highlight of Mawena Bidois’ new job as a pest controller on Taranaki Maunga.

Iwi vaccinator says direct Government funding coming soon

A South Taranaki iwi health provider says the Government will soon be funding its vaccination effort, after weeks running pop-up clinics at its own expense.

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Mum moves into MIQ to care for injured mountainbiker after serious crash

Jess Blewitt's long list of injuries included a broken leg, wrist, collarbone and rib after flipping over the front of her handlebars during the final World Cup race of the year.

'The perfect performance': All Blacks' 2011 World Cup semifinal, a decade on

In a tale of two right feet, Richie McCaw's broken one trumped that of Public Enemy No 1 Quade Cooper whose early blunder set the tone.

Cox Plate winner dies after trackwork gallop

The 2020 WS Cox Plate winner Sir Dragonet has been euthanised after suffering an injury in an exercise gallop.

Stephen Fleming's Chennai Super Kings win IPL final in battle of the Black Caps

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Husband arrested in killing of Olympic runner

'Bit of the unknown for many' as All Blacks depart on northern tour

Why David Warner feels sorry for England

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'Scaly skin' house wows in ADNZ awards

Bold, daring architecture is celebrated in the ADNZ Waikato and Bay of Plenty regional awards.

From Beazley home to 'beach shack'

An old Beazley home is transformed into an award-winning home for a young family - "think wet togs, sandy floors, and jelly-tip ice creams".

Beige is banned in this interior designer's home

Carley Lloyd took a massive risk resigning from her job of 15 years and selling her home of 10, but, now based in rural Tasman, she's making her name with her colour-saturated style.