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January 22 2022

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Nathan Morton

Auckland businesses dread Omicron red shift

Rachel Thomas

NZ's Covid-19 drugs explained

Joel MacManus

Transmission Gully: What's the hold-up?

Cecile Meier

How I prepared my 6-year-old for the vaccine

How tainted milk powder destroyed one family's lives

The Chinese babies who drank tainted milk powder are teenagers now. They continue to suffer from that melamine poisoning.

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Portia Mao

The treasure hunt for a fraudster's $18 million remnant

It was one of New Zealand's biggest investment frauds, wiping out at least $80m. But there was hope. Maybe there was still $18m left.

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Martin Van Beynen

Woman didn't tell firefighters lover lived in burning building to hide affair

Tanya Brazukas had been in a secret relationship with Stephen Rayner for months. But as his flat burned, she largely kept quiet.

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Genome sequencing suggests Omicron lay undetected for 10 days

No links have been found between the case in Palmerston North and the MIQ facility, suggesting the virus was contracted before a 10-day MIQ stay.

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Meat Loaf, legendary rockstar behind Bat Out of Hell, dies aged 74

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Tongan in Auckland lost for words over destroyed home, donated funds

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Billy the Hunted One: The story of one of NZ's longest manhunts

William Stewart went on the run for about seven months, evading cops, stealing cars and speeding down South Island backroads. He became known as Billy the Hunted One.

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HMNZS Aotearoa to leave Tonga to help US Antarctic ship that broke down

A US cargo ship requires some unscheduled maintenance, so HMNZS Aotearoa will have to head south from Tonga in a few days.

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Call for clarity around rapid antigen testing strategy

Rapid antigen tests for Covid-19 are coming, but how are we supposed to use them?

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US and Russia meet in bid to lower temperature in Ukraine crisis

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Quiz: Morning trivia challenge

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Quiz: Kids trivia challenge

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The 35 TV shows you have to watch this year

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Elon Musk responds to requests to provide internet to Tonga

Comedian Louie Anderson dies aged 68

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Nadal continues his march towards Aus Open title

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Why Lana Searle would be rubbish on The Block NZ

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What support will be available for businesses in an Omicron outbreak?

Wage subsidies and resurgence support payments are off the table, for now, Finance Minister says.

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Othering those Kiwis outside our borders only sows division

OPINION: “It may be a new year, but Labour is still singing the same old song despite providing us with a glimmer of hope at the end of last year...”

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Auckland businesses dread Omicron red shift after just weeks in orange

PM's announcement NZ will go to red when Omicron enters the community will hurt businesses still recovering from last lockdown, owners say.

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Major Bowl gigs still have green light

Two major gigs at New Plymouth's Bowl of Brooklands - Synthony and Womad - are go, for now.

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NZ's Covid-19 drugs explained

A swarm of medicines are joining the arsenal as a second line of defence against all stages of Covid-19. We find out what NZ has got its hands on.

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How I prepared my 6-year-old for the Covid-19 vaccine

I’m not sure who was most nervous about the jab – my son or myself.

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Hannah McQueen

Furore over lending rules has reached fever pitch

OPINION: It's not easy, but getting your financial habits in order is better than waiting for the Government to change these messy lending rules.

Luke Malpass

The year that Covid really crimps Labour's vision

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European powers are back in NZ's strategic calculations

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Labour sets scene for Omicron, but what happens next?

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Omicron: While some 'panic buy', what happens to families on the poverty line?

A 24-year-old solo mum was at home with her son, knowing there was no way she could stock up: "I still only had my $50 to spend on food."

Fears over vandalism, theft and assault at Auckland's Coyle Park

About 750 people have signed a petition urging police, Auckland Transport and the council to address safety concerns at the Pt Chevalier reserve.

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Wellington's cleanest and dirtiest swim spots identified

All things are not equal as Wellingtonians flock to our clean and dirty beaches.

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'Teeth expert' finds dentures lost in ocean

Five days after Nelson woman Ricki-lei Wells lost her dentures at Tāhunanui Beach, dental anthropologist Jay van der Reijden found them washed up in seaweed.

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'Zero tolerance' for Kiwis arriving as bogus transit passengers

Arrivals without managed isolation slots risk big fines, but an immigration lawyer said he can't see any legal reason why it can't be done.

Woman gives birth four weeks after partner killed in helicopter crash

The moment Janelle Hazeldine first held her daughter is when she knew the true meaning of "bittersweet".

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New Zealand Red Cross on alert after global hack

The database used to reconnect families split by war was hacked this week, the International Committee of the Red Cross said.

Samoa prepares to fly former prime minister to NZ for medical care

Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi was too ill to attend parliament this week, and preparations are under way for him to receive urgent care in Aotearoa.

Major overhaul: Australia to accept RATs from inbound travellers

Australia to mix up its rules for arrivees, including allowing rapid antigen tests (RATs).

Tongans overwhelmed by support in south

Tongas are starting to make contact with their families again after a volcanic eruption and tsunami rocked the islands last weekend.

Tesla driver faces manslaughter charges over fatal crash involving Autopilot

Tesla Autopilot is estimated to be available on 765,000 vehicles.

Wellington-based author Sally J. Morgan wins Portico Prize

A chance encounter with serial killer Fred West inspired Sally J. Morgan's debut novel. Now, the Wellington-based author has won a UK writing award for her book Toto Among the Murderers.

Iconic rockstar Meat Loaf dies

While some 'panic buy' ahead of Omicron, what happens to families on the poverty line?

'Zero tolerance' for Kiwis entering country as bogus transit passengers

Covid-19: Omicron case confirmed in Palmerston North

Otago woman gives birth to baby girl four weeks after partner killed in helicopter crash

When NZ was hit by 'major' ancient tsunami

Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: January 21, 2022

Nine Covid cases in the Nelson region

'I knew not to make him angry before a show'

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Recipe: Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

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The time is nigh to pile your jewellery high

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ACC home workout injury claims increase by 300 per cent

Louis Vuitton stages Virgil Abloh swansong in Paris

People angry M&M characters get new 'woke' designs as ‘more inclusive’ overhaul

How to make the perfect cheeseburger wrap

Trying to shop less? The answer could be at your local library

The Ensemble Edit: Six cool things to have on your radar this weekend

Dinner sorted: Five casual meals you can eat with your hands

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Auckland Zoo's 135 species look comfortably at home

Visitors to the animal sanctuary are able to experience a range of living environments that look nothing like cages.

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Eketāhuna - big love in a small town

Vintage boutiques and lawn mower racing - the many faces of Eketāhuna

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Hawke’s Bay's quintessential Kiwi beach

And where this hospitality manager heads for a coffee.

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Three of the best Southland museums

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Travel offers: Women's foodie weekend on Stewart Island/Rakiura

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Would you like to live in Sicily rent-free for a year?

Battery-powered plane crowned world's fastest electric vehicle

business More

Twitter privacy settings to change now

Privacy on Twitter is different from other places -for most people, the whole point is to post things publicly for the world to see and react to.

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NZX 50 drops 1.2%

The sharemarket is continuing a weak start to the year, closing at its lowest level in more than seven months.

Consumer goods could be in short supply in an Omicron outbreak

Groceries, complex electronics, and furniture could be hard to find if an Omicron outbreak puts pressure on domestic supply chains.

Omicron blow for Air NZ, Forsyth Barr picks annual pre-tax loss of $791m

The longer New Zealand tries to keep Omicron out, the bigger the hit for aviation as border restrictions are likely to be prolonged, analysts say.

ANZ picks 7 per cent house price fall

House prices will fall more than expected this year, but affordability issues will not ease any time soon, ANZ economists say.

BNZ lifts term deposit rates

The bank's 2.3 per cent one-year deposit rate is well behind the 4.9 per cent rate of inflation.

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11-in-1 golf club aims to revolutionise golf

A Taranaki businessman has designed a club for the average golfer who doesn't want to lug a bag of 14 clubs around the course.

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Local virtual reality game putting New Zealand on the world stage

An Auckland video game studio has created a virtual reality game in which players walk on the moon, visit ancient Mayan temples, and fend off crocodiles with a flare gun.

Focus on produce, staff and community the key for one of our Shop Local winners

What I've Learned: Dream big, but plan small

Couple push on to open restaurant despite pandemic

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Why seaweed could be the hot new trend for a green home

A student's idea to use seaweed in building materials could one day help our houses become carbon-neutral.

What is ExxonMobil’s new climate strategy worth?

Going green-ish. Big oil’s most reluctant decarboniser lays out its climate plan.

What should be done with millions from scrapped Auckland bike bridge?

Very dry conditions in parts of Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Southland

Turning cities into video games could boost understanding of the climate crisis

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NZ Asian rugby sevens team to debut in school competition

A new team hopes to grow the game of rugby in Asian communities across Aotearoa when it debuts in the World School Sevens on Saturday.

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Working from home a game-changer for disabled woman

A woman who was injured in the Christchurch earthquakes says the normalisation of working from home is helping disabled people find employment.

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$6.2m funding injection to help fix cancer inequities for Māori and Pasifika

Researchers are excited about their initial findings which show lung cancer screening combined with CT scans could significantly reduce mortality rates amongst Māori.

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Tonga tsunami: More preparation needed for disabled people in a natural disaster

“My heart goes out to our blind people and low vision people in Tonga ... I hope people are looking after them.”

Māori leaders say help needed to get ready for Omicron

Tamariki vaccination rates are not high enough and whānau haven’t the time or resources to “stock up” for an Omicron outbreak, the Iwi Chairs Forum says.

Asian New Zealanders wrestle with Covid-era dilemma: To stay or to go?

Deciding whether to head overseas to see family - giving up her job, car and home in New Zealand to do so - is the hardest decision Erin Wu has had to make.

Former students 'giving back' to school

Nearly half of the 21 teachers and teacher aides at an Invercargill school are former students themselves.

Iwi to create digital history with grant

Rangitāne o Wairau is putting $25,000 worth of funding from Heritage New Zealand toward a digital resource to connect whānau with their history.

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Six of the best T20 Black Clash moments

From Richie McCaw's magical catch to Israel Dagg's toe-breaking yorker, there has been no shortage of drama in the annual stoush between Team Cricket and Team Rugby.

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Gael Sandoval scores on debut as Phoenix men return to winning ways

It took just 16 minutes for the Mexican to make his mark in the A-League Men.

Football Fern has new goals after hanging up her boots and picking up her tools

Jasmine Pereira represented New Zealand at the World Cup and the Olympic Games.

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Phoenix women lose to Adelaide after conceding own goal

Marcus Armstrong bullish about title hopes after joining Formula Two 'powerhouse'

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Coast to Coast: Canterbury farmer Ryan Kiesanowski's bid for maiden win

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Ruthless Matildas score 18 goals against Indonesia

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After 76 countries, these influencers got stuck in NZ - and built a tiny home

Covid forced Expedition Earth to pack away their passports. So they built a 50sqm home with incredible views.

Teal blue ex-state house kitchen gets modern makeover

Before and after: There's no point getting nostalgic for a '40s kitchen when your plates won't fit in the cupboards and there's no room for the fridge.

No garden too tough for hardy hebes

There's a variety of this native flowering plant for every garden in New Zealand.

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Cheap, but steep - Wellington section with 'potential'

Thinking of installing hardwood floors? Here's what to consider

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Furry Friday: Laid-back cats

Quirky Athfield house hits the market

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Why Apple's Fraggle Rock reboot may leave Gen-X viewers feeling torn

REVIEW: Starting from scratch again seems a little jarring, but the successful formula remains intact and, in the end, you'll dance your cares away.

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Japanese anime Belle gives classic tale an evocative modern makeover

REVIEW: It magnificently captures the angst and constant embarrassment of teenage life, while reflecting - and mocking - our social media obsession.

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Netflix's deliciously dark Ozark reaches the beginning of the end

REVIEW: On the evidence of this season's opener, there's sure to be plenty more drama, double-dealings and bloodshed before the final curtain falls.

'Gutted' Adele postpones entire Las Vegas residency

Three distinct summer art reads

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Eight great shows to stream this weekend

New Bridgerton season 2 pics are sure to be the talk of the Ton

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Is a roadtrip in an EV as painless as we say?

We talk the 'roadtrip in an EV' talk enough, time to walk the walk.

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One of the first women in automotive design has died

MaryEllen Green Dohrs, one of the first female designers in the automotive industry, has died aged 92.

Lamborghini working on off-road Huracan to match Porsche's 911 Safari

Suzuki NZ to stay but warns of big Clean Car price hikes

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Floating lessons — these Kiwi kids go to school on a hospital ship

The Pollard family left their home to live on "Africa Mercy," a hospital ship that offers both on-board operations and treatments and land-based healthcare around coastal Africa.

Ashley Bloomfield shares his best dad joke

Kea Kids reporters ask Bloomfield the important questions, including what his superpower would be if he had one and his favourite karaoke song.

Behind the scenes of an all-night vaccination event

What was Dr Ashley Bloomfield’s dream job as a kid?

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Controversial murder case set to return to court after 35 years

Alan Hall's conviction for murdering Arthur Easton in Auckland in 1985 has long been considered a miscarriage of justice by many, including investigator Tim McKinnel.

'This is a scam': Anti-vax doctors caught issuing dodgy exemption letters again

A GP issued a letter to an undercover Stuff reporter saying it would be "medically unsafe" for him to have the Covid vaccine. But there was nothing wrong with him.

Destiny Church pastor Derek Tait has a vaccine pass despite his vows

The church's leader in the South Island, who told his flock his vaccine was his "faith in Christ", appears to have been vaccinated.

The men paying to watch child sex abuse and those trying to stop it

Martin Lawes paid up to $100,000 to livestream child sex abuse, while Aaron Hutton was willing to pay US$15,000 to buy a girl online. How can it be stopped?

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