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National Māori Authority chair Matthew Tukaki has been abused both physically and verbally by protesters in Wellington. (Photo: Supplied, additional design Archi Banal)

What it’s like facing up to anti-mandate protesters

When Matthew Tukaki started an online campaign calling for an end to the parliament protest, the backlash was fast and fierce.
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By Justin Latif | 24th February, 2022
Guest writer
South Seas Healthcare testing and vaccination centre staff with health minister Andrew Little in November 2021 (Photo: Justin Latif)

New funding aims to tackle both omicron and long-standing health inequities

After claims they were sidelined earlier in the Covid response, Māori and Pacific health providers have received a cash boost aimed at righting historic wrongs.
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By Justin Latif | 23rd February, 2022
Guest writer
Reverend Victor Pouesi (Image: Supplied, Getty Images; additional design by Tina Tiller

South Auckland church steps up for at-risk families struggling to self-isolate

For people living in overcrowded houses, isolating at home can be near impossible. Could churches be the answer?
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By Justin Latif | 21st February, 2022
Guest writer
Melissa Moore is focused on bringing some pride back to her community of Clendon. (Photo: Justin Latif)

Bringing pride to Clendon, one person at a time

Meet the single mother of four behind a charity tasked with helping some of South Auckland's most at-risk youth.
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By Justin Latif | 19th December, 2021
Guest writer
Prime minister Jacinda Ardern recently met with community workers in Clendon at The Pride Project community centre. (Photo: Justin Latif, additional design by Tina Tiller)

On the frontlines of the outbreak in Manurewa

'Nothing beats seeing the work on the ground.'
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By Justin Latif | 2nd December, 2021
Guest writer
Whānau Ora Community Clinic’s Dr Vanshdeep Tangri says the clinic has vaccinated tens of thousands of people over the last three months. (Photo: Tina Tiller)

Vax centre owned by Destiny Church members helping South Auckland get to 90%

Tens of thousands of South Aucklanders have had their jab at a vaccination centre run by a clinic that's owned by two prominent members of Destiny Church.
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By Justin Latif | 28th November, 2021
Guest writer
Peter Latif, Maddie White and Janine Nillesen of Ambury Farm (Photo: Supplied, additional design by Tina Tiller)

Wild dogs, stray lambs and calving cows for a crowd

Curious city slickers have flocked to South Auckland's Ambury Farm over lockdown.
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By Justin Latif | 21st November, 2021
Guest writer
Live updates, November 18: Two new Covid deaths as delta spreads further

Live updates, November 18: Two new Covid deaths as delta spreads further

Bringing you the latest on the Covid-19 delta crisis – and more.
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By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 18th November, 2021
The Bulletin editor
Live updates, November 17: Human remains found in Pike River Mine; Auckland boundary to lift December 15

Live updates, November 17: Human remains found in Pike River Mine; Auckland boundary to lift December 15

Bringing you the latest on the Covid-19 delta crisis – and more.
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By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 17th November, 2021
The Bulletin editor
Live updates, November 16: Covid-19 patient dies in hospital; new daily record with 222 cases

Live updates, November 16: Covid-19 patient dies in hospital; new daily record with 222 cases

Bringing you the latest on the Covid-19 delta crisis – and more.
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By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 16th November, 2021
The Bulletin editor
Live updates, November 15: Labour slips as Collins flails in new poll

Live updates, November 15: Labour slips as Collins flails in new poll

Bringing you the latest on the Covid-19 delta crisis – and more.
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By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 15th November, 2021
The Bulletin editor
Live updates, November 12-14: 207 new cases; rest home case dies in hospital

Live updates, November 12-14: 207 new cases; rest home case dies in hospital

Bringing you the latest on the Covid-19 delta crisis – and more.
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By The Spinoff | 14th November, 2021
Staff writers
Live updates, November 11: Six new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Stratford, Taranaki

Live updates, November 11: Six new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Stratford, Taranaki

Bringing you the latest on the Covid-19 delta crisis – and more.
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By Alice Neville | 11th November, 2021
Deputy editor
Live updates, November 10: Ardern wraps whirlwind Auckland trip; more positive wastewater results in Stratford

Live updates, November 10: Ardern wraps whirlwind Auckland trip; more positive wastewater results in Stratford

Bringing you the latest on the Covid-19 delta crisis – and more.
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By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 10th November, 2021
The Bulletin editor
Live updates, November 9: Protesters converge on parliament as 125 new delta cases announced

Live updates, November 9: Protesters converge on parliament as 125 new delta cases announced

Bringing you the latest on the Covid-19 delta crisis – and more.
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By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 9th November, 2021
The Bulletin editor
Live updates, November 8: Alert level restrictions in Auckland to ease; city on track to leave lockdown by December

Live updates, November 8: Alert level restrictions in Auckland to ease; city on track to leave lockdown by December

Bringing you the latest on the Covid-19 delta crisis – and more.
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By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 8th November, 2021
The Bulletin editor
Live updates, November 5-7: 113 new community cases, 74 cases in hospital

Live updates, November 5-7: 113 new community cases, 74 cases in hospital

Bringing you the latest on the Covid-19 delta crisis – and more.
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By The Spinoff | 6th November, 2021
Staff writers
Live updates, November 4: Hipkins won’t rule out travel allocation idea; 139 delta cases

Live updates, November 4: Hipkins won’t rule out travel allocation idea; 139 delta cases

Bringing you the latest on the Covid-19 delta crisis – and more.
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By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 4th November, 2021
The Bulletin editor
Live updates, November 3: Auckland border likely to stay in place for summer; 100 new delta cases

Live updates, November 3: Auckland border likely to stay in place for summer; 100 new delta cases

Bringing you the latest on the Covid-19 delta crisis – and more.
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By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 3rd November, 2021
The Bulletin editor
Hipkins said the Auckland lockdown cost Labour votes. (Photo: Getty Images)

Live updates, November 2: Snap level three lockdown announced for parts of Northland

Bringing you the latest on the Covid-19 delta crisis – and more.
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By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 2nd November, 2021
The Bulletin editor

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