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    Covid-19

    Covid-19 minister Chris Hipkins at a Beehive press conference (Getty Images)

    Copy of – The Bulletin: New cases around Papatoetoe cluster, alert not yet changing

    Several new community cases announced in Papatoetoe cluster, Wellington City Council fallout continues, and new child poverty stats released.
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    By Alex Braae | 7th March, 2025
    Staff Writer
    Toby Morris

    Copy of – Siouxsie Wiles & Toby Morris: How the Pfizer vaccine for Covid-19 works

    Today the NZ vaccination programme begins in earnest, with the first doses provided to border workers. Why is that so important? Siouxsie and Toby spell it out.
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    By Siouxsie Wiles | 7th March, 2025
    Contributing writer
    Finance minister Grant Robertson (Photo: Getty Images/Photo illustration: Tina Tiller)
    Cover Story

    Copy of – Exclusive poll: Do New Zealanders back the tough border rules?

    Plus, how we feel about housing affordability and the state of the NZ economy compared to the world.
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    By Toby Manhire | 12th February, 2025
    Editor
    Masks will become mandatory on public transport around the country (Getty Images)

    Copy of – The Bulletin: Short sharp alert level rise done in a week

    Auckland moved back to level one, a somber day marked in Christchurch, and new but incomplete child poverty figures out today.
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    By Alex Braae | 12th February, 2025
    Staff Writer
    Toby Morris

    Siouxsie Wiles & Toby Morris: How the Pfizer vaccine for Covid-19 works

    Today the NZ vaccination programme begins in earnest, with the first doses provided to border workers. Why is that so important? Siouxsie and Toby spell it out.
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    By Siouxsie Wiles | 24th February, 2021
    Contributing writer
    Covid-19 minister Chris Hipkins at a Beehive press conference (Getty Images)

    The Bulletin: New cases around Papatoetoe cluster, alert not yet changing

    Several new community cases announced in Papatoetoe cluster, Wellington City Council fallout continues, and new child poverty stats released.
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    By Alex Braae | 24th February, 2021
    Staff Writer
    Masks will become mandatory on public transport around the country (Getty Images)

    The Bulletin: Short sharp alert level rise done in a week

    Auckland moved back to level one, a somber day marked in Christchurch, and new but incomplete child poverty figures out today.
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    By Alex Braae | 23rd February, 2021
    Staff Writer
    Finance minister Grant Robertson (Photo: Getty Images/Photo illustration: Tina Tiller)

    Exclusive poll: Do New Zealanders back the tough border rules?

    Plus, how we feel about housing affordability and the state of the NZ economy compared to the world.
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    By Toby Manhire | 23rd February, 2021
    Editor
    A Covid-19 vaccine candidate was tested on longtail macaques at this breeding centre in Thailand in May 2020 (Photo: MLADEN ANTONOV/AFP via Getty Images)
    Opinion

    The Covid vaccine was tested on animals. What does that mean for vegans?

    If the only way to save the planet or your fellow humans is to kill an animal, sorry, but you should do it.
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    By Ben Bramble | 22nd February, 2021
    Guest writer
    Vaccines ready to go (Photo: Supplied)

    The Bulletin: Jabs galore as vaccine rollout gets underway

    Jabs galore as vaccine rollout gets underway, ten years since Christchurch earthquake marked, and health ministry accused of trying to gag Mental Health Foundation.
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    By Alex Braae | 22nd February, 2021
    Staff Writer
    Toby Morris for The Spinoff

    Siouxsie Wiles & Toby Morris: The Covid vaccine is a delicious great big slice of cheese

    Today the NZ vaccination programme begins in earnest, with the first doses provided to border workers. Why is that so important? Siouxsie and Toby spell it out.
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    By Siouxsie Wiles | 20th February, 2021
    Contributing writer
    The first vaccines are administered. (Photo: Supplied)

    Exclusive poll: One in four New Zealanders would refuse Covid vaccine. Can they be persuaded?

    We asked: Are you just ‘hesitant’ and awaiting more information, or more strongly opposed to vaccines in general?
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    By Toby Manhire | 20th February, 2021
    Editor
    From left; Meleofa Talakai, Matai Liava’a, Maria Murare, Ana Mosa’ati, Sarah Laai and Ali Fayyaz. (Photo: Justin Latif)

    Anxiety levels high among South Auckland kids amid Covid scare

    'I think it’s better for us to be at home for online school, as we know that our house is clean and safe.'
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    By Justin Latif | 20th February, 2021
    Local Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
    Wellington mayor Andy Foster wearing a hardhat, possibly to deflect missiles thrown by fellow councillors (Radio NZ, Samuel Rillstone)

    The Bulletin: Wild Wellington Council meeting sparks controversy

    Wild Wellington Council meeting sparks controversy, managed isolation cleaners being paid minimum wage, and major new report on tourism’s environmental footprint released.
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    By Alex Braae | 19th February, 2021
    Staff Writer
    Motorists queue at the Ōtara testing station. (Photo: DAVID ROWLAND / AFP)

    The vaccine rollout is starting – but are we ready?

    Misinformation is rife in South Auckland, say community leaders, and not enough is being done to combat it.
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    By Justin Latif | 19th February, 2021
    Local Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
    Photo: Getty Images
    Opinion

    Back to school after a year stuck at home

    Having recently moved here with his family from the UK, Chris Hall reflects on sending his two young children to school in New Zealand for the first time.
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    By Chris Hall | 18th February, 2021
    Guest writer
    PM Jacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield at yesterday’s press conference (Getty Images)

    The Bulletin: Why the lockdown is being lifted

    Why the lockdown is being lifted, last NZ troops to leave Afghanistan, and efforts to recover Pike River bodies come to an end.
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    By Alex Braae | 18th February, 2021
    Staff Writer
    Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield arrive at the Beehive press conference to announce the decision on alert levels. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

    Exclusive poll: NZ support for Covid-19 response remains sky high

    And it's even higher in Auckland.
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    By Toby Manhire | 18th February, 2021
    Editor
    What’s the deal with the My Food Bag IPO?

    What’s the deal with the My Food Bag IPO?

    New Zealanders have a chance to own a slice of the popular meal-kit company. What's the catch?
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    By Michael Andrew | 18th February, 2021
    Business editor
    Stage managing the Covid-19 media update with Janaye Henry

    Stage managing the Covid-19 media update with Janaye Henry

    VIDEO | Stage manager Janaye Henry just had her first big gig running today's alert level change announcement. Here's how she went.
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    By Janaye Henry | 17th February, 2021
    Contributing writer

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