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Coronavirus
Age-band approach for final vaccination push
Those age 60-plus will be the first age band invited to make a booking which will be extended to those 55-plus on Aug 11.
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Coronavirus
Mystery positive covid test being investigated on Stewart Island
Weak positive covid test on Stewart Island is thought to be a false positive.
Economy
NZ March GDP blows forecasts out of the water
The economy expanded 1.6% in the March quarter after shrinking 1.0% in the December quarter.
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NZ needs to act now to ensure resilient supply chains
Given New Zealand only represents 0.5% of global shipping revenues 'we are in a precarious situation'.
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