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The hearing in her employment case against the University of Auckland concluded this week. Here's how it all played out, and what could happen next.

A ‘witch hunt’ or a misconception? The Siouxsie Wiles case, explained

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As infections, hospitalisations and deaths slowly tick up once again, let’s review where we stand.

A pandemic state of play as we enter the fifth Covid wave

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The downstream impacts will reverberate indefinitely.

The lifting of restrictions signals the end of an era – but not the end of Covid

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Get Covid the week of your university graduation? Not all tertiary institutions will offer any leeway.

The ‘unfair’ rule stopping Covid-positive students from postponing their graduation 

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The second of March, 2022, is now inked forever in New Zealand's history.

The day the grounds of parliament burned

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How did a debate around a blood transfusion in New Zealand become a cause célèbre in online conspiracy circles?

How conspiracy theorist Liz Gunn took the Baby W story global

Nikki Turner

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The science behind the High Court case of the parents of a sick baby who want to avoid using ‘vaccinated blood’.

The basics of blood transfusion and vaccinations

Epidemiologist professor Tony Blakely has been appointed to lead the probe, flanked by a former National cabinet minister.

NZ’s Covid-19 response to be investigated by Royal Commission of Inquiry

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We're not alone in restricting them to certain populations. But that's only part of the story.

Siouxsie Wiles: Is New Zealand an outlier on second boosters?

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With case numbers on the rise, should we be concerned that so many New Zealanders still aren't eligible for a second Covid-19 vaccine booster?

The case for and against a universal second Covid-19 booster, explained

For long-haulers, specialist care and home support can make a huge difference. But the funding just isn't there.

If you get long Covid, who’s going to help?

Ben Gracewood

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We checked the health and economic data to see how NZ did over the whole pandemic against the USA, UK, Australia and more.

A report card: Eight charts that show how New Zealand managed the pandemic

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Evidence is growing that a Covid infection could put you at a greater risk of other infectious diseases.

Does getting Covid make you more likely to catch a cold?

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No 1pm updates unfortunately means no Spinoff tracker.

A bittersweet farewell to The Spinoff Covid tracker

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A short read as there are only two rules.

Traffic light system gone: New Covid rules explained

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Rather than fighting to return to a normal that no longer exists, we should be adapting to minimise the risk of a highly infectious virus.

Siouxsie Wiles: Ditching Covid restrictions now could be a big and expensive mistake

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Lisa Hansen lobbied the police and cabinet ministers to halt the vaccine programme, falsely claiming it had caused 'many hundreds of deaths'.

Top gambling regulator spread Covid misinfo and tried to shut down vax rollout

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Stuff journalist Paula Penfold breaks down the response to her new documentary.

The subjects of Stuff’s Fire and Fury are furious

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Want to go to some of Auckland’s best parties? First you’ll need a negative Covid test.

The promoters using RATs to help protect the dance floor

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Long Covid is a foggy kind of hell, but you don’t have to walk it alone. 

People with long Covid get strength from growing Facebook group

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Was it a false measurement, a full-blown conspiracy or just some mild incompetence? 

How was Maddi Wesche’s final shot put throw not over 20m? A Spinoff investigation

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The NZ Media Council upheld the complaint under principle four: comment and fact.

NZ Media Council upholds complaint against The Spinoff article on Palestine exhibition 

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I was one of hundreds of people who lost my government job this week. Here's exactly how it played out.

What it’s like to be made redundant by the Ministry of Education

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How is it so important that it's mentioned in every safety video?

Why can’t I pick up my own dropped phone on a plane?

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Why do those Lange-Douglas years cast such a long shadow 40 years on?

Juggernaut: The ghosts of 1984

Madeleine Chapman

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Our reviewers debate a new novel about a grieving copyeditor in London.

A hater and an enthusiast review The Royal Free by Carl Shuker

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Christmas is often lonely, hard and full of unreasonable expectations. Here's how to make it easier on yourself. 

Survive to 25 (December, that is)

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It would be a more wonderful time of year if I knew there was no exploitation under the Christmas tree.

All I want for Christmas is modern day slavery legislation

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As he makes a surprise return to Shortland Street, actor Craig Parker takes us through his life in television.

‘We were as famous as Tom Cruise’: Craig Parker on 90s Shortland St fandom

 of Covid-19 for the first time since the middle of March. In a new 

, Dr Wiles says we should give ourselves a big pat on the back. But it’s not over yet.

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