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Thousands feel ‘deep’ 5.1 magnitude earthquake across lower North Island

Thousands have reportedly felt a 5.1 magnitude earthquake across the North Island. It occurred at 1.04am. GeoNet reports the quake struck 10km southeast of Tokoroa. The epicentre was about 53.5km…

Medsafe approves Janssen Covid-19 Vaccine in New Zealand

New Zealand's medicines regulator, Medsafe, approved the Janssen Covid-19 Vaccine on Wednesday. The Vaccine was given provisional approval by the regulator, which is developed by Janssen — the pharmaceutical unit…

Recruitment of Vaccinators for Covid-19 Response growing

The Government has announced recruitment opportunities to vaccinate New Zealanders in one of its most significant rollouts in history. Retired and overseas-trained health professionals and the wider force of health…

Children’s Commissioner asks Oranga Tamariki to activate Child Protection Protocol

Office of the Children’s Commissioner has asked Oranga Tamariki to begin the Child Protection Protocol (CPP). This includes calling the Police if there happens to be a publication concerning videos…

Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds approved in New Zealand

The Government has announced that the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine has been approved for 12 to 15-year-olds in New Zealand. Provisional decisions were made by Medsafe, announced by Prime Minister Jacinda…

ACT: Government reportedly ‘going soft on Crime’ in New Zealand

ACT Party Justice spokesperson Nicole McKee says the current Government is ‘going soft on crime' in New Zealand. Twelve iwi Community Panels known as Te Pae Oranga were part of…

Covid-19 Pandemic Travel Insurance is coming to New Zealand

Tower Insurance and Allianz Partners have been working to introduce new travel insurance related to the Covid-19 Pandemic and others to cover New Zealanders. The borders are slowly beginning to…

Video taken down from YouTube for inciting violence against Māori people

A video that was posted onto YouTube of a person wearing an anonymous mask was taken down for violating the platforms Hate Speech policies today. It is believed the person…

Energy shortages could cause crisis by 2026 in New Zealand as natural Gas supplies dimmer

New Zealand faces an energy crisis if nothing is done in the near future as natural gas supplies could dimmer. There may not be enough natural gas to power lighting.…

Covid-19 traces found in wastewater of Christchurch, Rotorua and Queenstown

The Ministry of Health reports that weak positive traces of Covid-19 have been found in wastewater of Christchurch, Rotorua and Queenstown. Current assessments indicate that there's a very low risk…