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October 27 2021

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Eloise Gibson

DOC: Deer, pigs, goats spreading out

Esther Taunton

Secret hot tub business thriving during Covid

Marc Hinton

ABs debate: Barrett or Mo'unga at No 10?

Cate Broughton

Teen skips school for Covid jab and hot chips

Why MIQ is fast becoming a white elephant - and should be wound down

ANALYSIS: We are not quite yet ready to get rid of MIQ entirely, but it should be quickly and massively scaled back for those staying in Auckland.

Luke Malpass

World, NZ need to step up climate action

Even after countries – excluding New Zealand – unveiled ambitious new pledges to cut emissions, it’s still not enough to achieve the global goal of 1.5 degrees Celsius of climate warming, a new UN report found.

Olivia Wannan

Six60 announce Stadiums Tour for 2022, urge fans to get vaccinated

Six60 Saturdays are returning bigger and better next March, with frontman Matiu Walters urging fans to get vaccinated so that they don't miss out on their run of stadium shows throughout the country.

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Auckland's level 3 steps stay until traffic lights come in

Auckland will be able to move through the level 3 steps - if it is safe - before switching to the traffic light system.

Live T20 World Cup: Pakistan power home against Black Caps

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Covid-19: Sweeping vaccine mandate to cover 40 per cent of workforce

Newborn baby found buried in garden

Police were called to a Christchurch home on Saturday night after the discovery of the infant's body. It had been born in recent days and was near full-term.

Murder charge against brain-damaged man dismissed

Police should have realised a man who made a series of damning admissions was brain damaged, his lawyer says.

Our nation’s lungs are failing

New Zealand’s treasured native forests are dying. Who will save them?

Landlord of 'filthy', 'unlawful' home order to pay $3700

latest headlines

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Should we retire the term 'anti-vaxxer'?

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'We have lost a truly great man': Scottish football great Walter Smith dies at 73

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Live T20 World Cup: Pakistan power home against Black Caps

editors' picks

Quiz: Morning trivia challenge

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Lockie Ferguson out of Twenty20 World Cup with injury

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Our endangered forest

How to make the most of your midlife crisis

The Detail: The thin line that separates mockery from abuse hurled at MPs

A layer of Vaseline: Does the South Korean skincare craze 'slugging' work?

Climate Change: Net zero alone isn’t a get-out-of-jail-free card

coronavirus More

Bin the term 'anti-vaxxer' - psychologist

Polarising terms create an 'us and them' mentality which aren't helpful, a Wellington clinical psychologist says.

14-year-olds skip school, get Covid-19 jab

The mother of a 14-year-old who was given a Covid jab without her permission says her parental rights had been "stripped away", but officials say the teens did not need parental consent.

Covid-19 cancels Christmas parades around Taranaki

Christmas could be on the verge of getting cancelled this year with Taranaki’s Santa parades unable to go ahead due to Covid-19.

Live: Cabinet expected to announce changes to the MIQ system

Get the latest on Covid-19 live from Stuff’s newsrooms across the country.

'Not again': Bride's rollercoaster as Covid-19 shows up before wedding

“I will marry my man and that's all that matters.” Ashlea Newton has accepted that “everything is out of my control with Covid”.

Pasifika community in Nelson-Marlborough smashes vaccination target

The country needs to get to 90 per cent vaccination. The Nelson-Marlborough Pasifika community has topped 95 per cent.

lockdown life

Eight great shows to stream this week

A popular teen fantasy series returns, while fans of psychological thrillers should definitely check out a new-to-New Zealand Irish example.

Picnicking is the new dining out

Hospitality businesses are trying new ways to get customers dining out amid restrictions and a slow bounce back.

How to bring the beach look home

White wicker furniture and some striped canvas cushions are all you need to create a cool coastal vibe.

Everybody’s talking about… picnics

OPINION: The reality is the sandwiches are always soggy and salads are limp, but a solution comes from an unexpected place.

Sharon Murdoch

Dileepa Fonseka

Time to devolve some power from the 1pm pulpit

OPINION: It is not difficult to foresee that Aucklanders might become resentful about not having more of a say over what happens in their patch.

Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie

Nadia Lim: Population growth will put pressure on food

Joe Bennett

A bit safer, but is it an improvement on The Whale?

Peter Cullen

Can you lose your job for publicly criticising your employer?

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Employers dodge $500m bullet

The case, between a glass company and MBIE had the potential fallout of millions of dollars in backpay owed to employees due to faulty holiday pay calculations.

Educational psychologists on partial strike

Previously there has been up to 12 educational pshoclogists in Taranaki but now there is on four and they've joined others on a partial strike calling for better pay and conditions.

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'Massive potential': Otago Uni finishes head impact data collection

The study using mouthguard technology has recorded 40,000 impacts covering 400 hours of footage, a huge data set that may change rugby.

Farewell to search and rescue dog who found 19 people

Gemma was formidable in a search, but was also known to curl up with or comfort people she found.

Gliding community pays tribute to microlight crash victim

Friends have paid tribute to an international gliding instructor with a "huge presence" after he was killed in a microlight crash on Monday.

Mum assaulted daughter with hammer, painted her face to cover the injury

Mother applied paint to daughter's face in order to cover injuries before putting her on flight from Napier to Christchurch.

world More

US agency wants Tesla to limit where Autopilot can operate

The head of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board is calling on Tesla to act on recommendations to limit where its driver-assist system can operate.

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Netflix's acerbic Inside Job offers adult animation at its finest

REVIEW: There’s a definite Rick and Morty-meets-American Dad by way of Futurama vibe about this entertaining and sometimes scabrous show.

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FDA advisers review Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for kids

Kid-size doses of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine may be getting closer as US government advisers on Tuesday began deliberating whether there’s enough evidence that the shots are safe and effective for 5- to 11-year-olds.

UN report finds the world's biggest economies are failing to slow global warming

A new UN report finds the world's biggest economies are failing to slow global warming

Germany's newly elected parliament convenes for first time

Germany’s newly elected parliament has held its first meeting. The 736-member lower house, or Bundestag, on Tuesday elected as its new speaker Baerbel Bas of the center-left Social Democrats, which emerged from last month’s election as the strongest party.

Japan's Princess Mako marries commoner, loses royal status

Japanese Princess Mako has married a commoner Kei Komuro, losing her royal status, after a three-year delay caused by a financial dispute involving her new mother-in-law.

When restrictions lift in Auckland, it won’t take much to amplify Delta’s spread

Sweeping vaccine mandate announced

Mysterious black monolith appears in central Christchurch

Sean Wainui death being treated as a suspected suicide – coroner

Welcome to the 'New World': Baby born in supermarket car park

Sex workers accused of lockdown breach get pro bono offer, court hears

What Covid patients recommend for those isolating at home

Aunt makes desperate plea for travel exemption for 8-year-old nephew's funeral

How to suit up for the home office

Foodie endeavours defying the lockdown odds

A dietitian's guide to five quick yet safe ways to lose weight

Hamilton cafe's stylish return after fire

Why a strong pelvic floor matters and how to get one

Three good body oils, reviewed by Ensemble

The GM diet that could transform our health

All the vegan treats in the supermarket, ranked

Harry Says: What to pack for a well earned getaway

How to elevate your at-home gin game

travel More

The granddad who went from having no electricity to staying in a penthouse

A grandfather in the US was forced into temporary shelter and he called his budget hotel room the "Waldorf Astoria". The luxury chain was listening and sent an invite.

Auckland Council proposes new freedom camping bylaws for region

The bylaw wants freedom campers to “camp responsibly" by staying at suitable locations and banning it from some areas.

Auckland's chicest new hotel

With its Spanish mission-style facade and rustic charm, The Convent looks more suited to LA than the heart of Auckland.

Indiana Jones and the lost credit card

The changing ways of travel: A long cruise voyage in 1964

The humble takeaway with NZ's best chicken burger

The moment a tourist confronts 11 tigers at Chinese wildlife park

business More

Fledgling hot tub business thriving despite closed borders

Secret Spot opened just months before borders slammed shut, but its founders say the timing worked in their favour.

Coping with pandemic stress as a small business owner

OPINION: It’s been a tough 18 months for small business owners in Aotearoa, but understanding the science of what’s going on in our brains can help.

Vaccine mandate for hospitality and 'close contact' workers welcomed

Industry leaders say ensuring business owners can legally enforce vaccinations is a positive step.

NZ sharemarket inches lower, Wall Street hits record highs

The New Zealand sharemarket began the shortened week dragged down by top stock Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.

Supermarkets say restrictions on home brands would hurt customers

Adoption of UK-style or 'hybrid' code could see Countdown and Foodstuffs fined best part of $100m for mistreating suppliers.

Home loan rates rising faster than expected – economist

The speed at which mortgage rates are rising has come as a surprise to some.

prosper More

Accessing extra support as an Auckland business

OPINION: How to get the most out of the Government's recently announced $60 million lockdown support package.

Five ways to shop local and support small businesses

You don't have to go out of your way to help local businesses. In fact, you have to do the opposite.

Small businesses fear supply issues will shut up shop

New Covid-19 reality is coming – but is your business ready?

Picnics and cancelled haircuts: Auckland businesses fight to survive

climate change More

Deer, pigs, goats spreading out, munching carbon

DOC admits publicly-owned forests are a reservoir for pests, but says farmers are also part of the problem.

Reserve Bank probing if banks, insurers can weather climate change

The Reserve Bank warns climate change could cause farmers and homeowners to default on loans, posing risks to the financial system.

What NZ's fighting for at the global climate summit

Big plans for a greener central Wellington as inner city grows more dense

Climate change impact on Māori wellbeing, culture 'sobering' yet 'insightful'

pou tiaki More

Refurbishment begins to save Auckland's Māori Hall

The historic building, just off Karangahape Rd, has been a working men's club, space for young Māori, a Pasifika church hall and an exhibition space.

Vaccine rollout delivers second-class treatment for Māori

Vaccine percentage rates are the new proxy for political success, not about equal access to health services or vaccines, writes John Tamihere.

Human Rights Commission reviewing implications of Covid-19 traffic light system

Loosening Covid-19 restrictions before Māori vaccination rates are above 90 per cent leaves communities vulnerable, commissioner Paul Hunt says.

New Wellington Phoenix women signing proud to fly the flag for Māori footballers

Te Reremoana Walker is hoping to become a role model for Māori girls back in New Zealand as she embarks on her professional football journey with the Phoenix.

Kaupapa Māori research reveals structural racism in prostate cancer care

The findings reveal significant gaps in service provision and barriers to health that have whānau seeking help through emergency departments.

With more Tokelauan speakers in NZ than Tokelau, it remains an endangered language

OPINION: This weekend marks the start of Tokelau Language Week, recognising how a unique and endangered tongue survives in a culture dominated by English.

The children of Lake Alice have stories that need to be heard

Their voices, detailing the cruelty and arrogance of their so-called 'caregivers', have been stifled for decades. Now, they can be heard.

Iwi leaders to drive World Expo's first ever Festival of Indigenous and Tribal Ideas

Aotearoa New Zealand is leading a world-first event at Expo 2020 Dubai to support the resurgence of indigenous and tribal economies.

sport More

Black Caps lose T20 World Cup opener to Pakistan

NZ already face a must-win match against tournament favourites India without their bowling spearhead after a five-wicket defeat in Sharjah.

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Head to head: Who ya got? Barrett vs Mo'unga in the big ABs call at No 10

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has a key decision to make at first five against Wales. Marc Hinton and Richard Knowler pitch in to help him out.

Top South African cricketer pulls out of World Cup match in race row

Quinton de Kock opts to sit out match after Cricket South Africa makes it compulsory for players to take a knee against racism before all matches.

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'We have lost a truly great man': Scottish football great Walter Smith dies at 73

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Defending champs West Indies face early T20 World Cup exit after loss

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Kiwi runner smashes own record in word's longest foot race

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Black Caps take horses for courses approach

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New owners of St Bathans barn plan to turn it into a BnB

A historic barn in Central Otago — which was sold complete with boat and ute — is set to become a 'luxury 1800s-style' retreat.

Moving Houses: Cliffhanger in the Port Hills

Farmers Nicky and Ray have been living in a windowless barn for eight years - but a semi-abandoned red zone house is the home of their dreams.

Bouzaid sailmaking family lists hideaway

Third-generation sailmaker Richard Bouzaid is selling his Wainui family home next to an international movie set.

When renovations go wrong

How to make the most of a small urban courtyard

Living in a 'grown-up tree house'

Transforming 'noughties' townhouses into energy-efficient homes

entertainment More

New Nic Cage, classic Peter Jackson among Terror-Fi Fest's highlights

Big Apple-based ninjas, florid South African horrors and a 1980s horror classic also feature in the 2021 edition which kicks off in Wellington tonight.

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