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'We don't know what's going to happen next week' - Flood victims still in limbo
Five months after the devastating Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods, affected home owners still do not know where they are going to be living week to week.
'All the meats' - What it's like to eat New Zealand's biggest sandwich
It is 12 layers, and 1.5kg of food - mostly meat and cheese. But for one dedicated sandwich buff, it is the culmination of a dream.
Eating disorders: 168% increase in hospital admissions of children
The number of Kiwis suffering from eating disorders has skyrocketed over the last five years, figures reveal.
Experts warn teachers and parents to look out for long Covid in children
After a family wedding in March this year, Becca's family all caught Covid-19. Almost five months on, two of her children are still battling debilitating symptoms.
Nationwide barista shortage, cafes crying out for staff
You cannot beat a barista made coffee, but it is becoming harder to find someone to make one.
Growers also suffering as fruit and vege prices continue to rise
The cost of fruit and vegetables have gone up 10 percent in the past year, according to the latest figures from Stats New Zealand.
MIQ transport cost near $10m after facilities 'no longer justified'
Figures obtained under the official information act show the government spent $9.1 million sending international returnees to MIQ facilities around the country between December last year and February…
Covid-19: Advertising watchdog investigating vaccine 'risks' billboard in Auckland
The advertising watchdog is looking into a billboard using the image of a Dunedin man who died after getting a Covid-19 vaccine.
Rapid antigen tests rolled out to ease load on lab workers
Rapid antigen tests are being deployed across Auckland as lab crews struggle with increasing demand.
Auckland hairdressers doing 'all they can' to prepare for vaccine passes
Auckland hairdressers are preparing for a surge in customers when they are allowed to re-open on Friday, a week before businesses adjust to new requirements.
Flower growers forced to dump truckloads of flowers in bin
Spring has sprung at the same time as level 4, forcing Auckland's flower growers to bin months of their work.
CGM device for Type 1 diabetics given out as diet tool
A life-changing device that many Type 1 diabetics cannot afford is being handed out as a weight management tool by a wellness retreat.
Foodbank still grappling with demand resulting from Covid-19 impact
A foodbank service is still trying to meet the demand from families impacted by the very first Covid-19 lockdown.
Covid-19 makes for a slightly different Christmas
Visits to Santa won't quite be the same and some traditions have been scrapped altogether, to avoid large gatherings. Video
Rescue workers' concerns for dogs lead to trespass, police investigation
Police are investigating an incident in Northland over the weekend after a property was trespassed by animal rescue workers following ongoing concerns over the welfare of more than 90 dogs.
