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Why does NZ allow ships with Covid aboard to tie up here?
Risk to public of three infected vessels currently in port minimised, says Govt.
Wild weather: Tornado, thunderstorm warning for Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Coromandel
Warning of 120 kilometre per hour winds or a small tornado.
Latest: Five new Covid cases in MIQ, none in community
The Playa Zahara is close to berthing at Lyttelton with 16 of 18 crew infected with Covid.
Baby orca Toa remains in holding tank as rescue effort enters 'delicate stage'
The decision to move the whale out of his sea pen was made based on safety advice.
Signs of a reduction in synthetic cannabis use but drug detection difficult
Some officials believe that synthetic cannabis usage could be on a downward trend.
16 Covid cases on fishing boat: 13 infected crew to go to MIQ
The Playa Zahara was near the coast of Kaikōura at about 8am on Friday morning.
Latest: 21 cases of Covid at the border - 5 in MIQ and 16 mariners
Sixteen of 18 crew members on the Spanish-flagged Playa Zahara are infected.
16 confirmed Covid cases on fishing boat - vessel now bound for Lyttelton
Crew from the Playa Zahara were swabbed at Port Taranaki.
Man admits murdering father and half-brother
Nathan Frost, 21, killed his family members in January.
Helicopter deployed after possible sighting of orca pod on Kāpiti Coast
Efforts will focus on the Kāpiti Coast and Marlborough Sounds after reported sightings.
Climate change: NZ imported more than million tonnes of 'dirty' coal
Coal imports from Indonesia in 2020 was 1.084 million tonnes, just over one billion kg.
Covid-19: Ship with infected mariners docks in Wellington, 1 new case in MIQ
A ship carrying two Covid-infected mariners has docked in Wellington.
The best bits of the Tongariro Crossing in one bitesize walk
How to knock off the greatest hits of this Great Walk, without actually doing it.
The rise of Puanga: What it means and how it's celebrated
Puanga, the Aotearoa New Year, is a time to remember the past and look to the future.
Ship at centre of Covid scare to return to NZ early next week
The Viking Bay and another fishing vessel remain off the NZ coastline with sick crew.
Drink-driving charges laid after fatal Tokoroa crash
The 40-year-old was allegedly drink driving when the couple were struck.
Officials 'jumped the gun' on MIQ, says Viking Bay agent
Bloomfield said members on ship returning to New Plymouth for MIQ, however port rejects
Port Taranaki bars entry to vessel with Covid-19 infected mariners
'The health and safety of our staff, port users and the community has been our priority.'
700,000 Kiwis over 60 haven't had first Covid jab
Many people over 65 years old have been frustrated at being unable to get vaccinated.
Mariners driven from Auckland to Taranaki pose 'very low risk'
The were in a group of nine sailors who arrived in Auckland without having to quarantine.
Covid-19: Crew of the Viking Bay isolating after two test positive
Health authorities say risk to public is low.
Nine DHBs still unaware of staff vaccination status
Is your DHB recording its staff vaccination information?
Covid-19: Mariners isolating offshore after two test positive
Health officials say the situation represents a low risk to public health.
'My eyes were blurry with tears': $13m Lotto winner in disbelief
Winner still getting their head around multi-million dollar prize.
Potentially deadly synthetic drugs circulating in Taranaki
The batch is probably linked to one death and another serious hospital admission
Young Farmer of the Year named
First time competitor and Taranaki/Manawatu finalist wins Young Farmer Grand Final.
Temperatures set to rise across the country
The North Island, Te Ika-a-Māui, might see frosty conditions tomorrow.
Māori council seats bring cuts to general councillors
South Taranaki will lose one seat on the Taranaki Regional Council.
Where is New Zealand's hottest region right now?
Building boom, dairy prices driving economic confidence around country.
Windsurfers rescued after being swept 2km offshore in Taranaki
The pair got caught in rough waters on Sunday.
Are you Lotto's $13 million winner?
People who bought Lotto from New World Merrilands should check their tickets.
Supermarket 'buzzing' after $13m Powerball jackpot win
Supermarket "buzzing" after $13m Powerball jackpot win, says owner.
Whanganui Covid-19 vaccination rollout leading NZ
The DHB is currently vaccinating Group 3.