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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)
24th February, 2022

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
Local Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
South Seas Healthcare testing and vaccination centre staff with health minister Andrew Little in November 2021 (Photo: Justin Latif)
23rd February, 2022

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
Local Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
Reverend Victor Pouesi (Image: Supplied, Getty Images; additional design by Tina Tiller
21st February, 2022

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
Local Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
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19th December, 2021

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
Local Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
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)
2nd December, 2021

On the frontlines of the outbreak in Manurewa

'Nothing beats seeing the work on the ground.'
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By Justin Latif
Local Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
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)
28th November, 2021

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
Local Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
Peter Latif, Maddie White and Janine Nillesen of Ambury Farm (Photo: Supplied, additional design by Tina Tiller)
21st November, 2021

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
Local Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
Live updates, November 18: Two new Covid deaths as delta spreads further
18th November, 2021

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
Live updates editor
Live updates, November 17: Human remains found in Pike River Mine; Auckland boundary to lift December 15
17th November, 2021

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
Live updates editor
Live updates, November 16: Covid-19 patient dies in hospital; new daily record with 222 cases
16th November, 2021

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
Live updates editor
Live updates, November 15: Labour slips as Collins flails in new poll
15th November, 2021

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
Live updates editor
Live updates, November 12-14: 207 new cases; rest home case dies in hospital
14th November, 2021

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
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Live updates, November 11: Six new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Stratford, Taranaki
11th November, 2021

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
Deputy editor
Live updates, November 10: Ardern wraps whirlwind Auckland trip; more positive wastewater results in Stratford
10th November, 2021

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
Live updates editor
Live updates, November 9: Protesters converge on parliament as 125 new delta cases announced
9th November, 2021

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
Live updates editor
Live updates, November 8: Alert level restrictions in Auckland to ease; city on track to leave lockdown by December
8th November, 2021

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
Live updates editor
Live updates, November 5-7: 113 new community cases, 74 cases in hospital
6th November, 2021

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
Staff writers
Live updates, November 4: Hipkins won’t rule out travel allocation idea; 139 delta cases
4th November, 2021

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
Live updates editor
Live updates, November 3: Auckland border likely to stay in place for summer; 100 new delta cases
3rd November, 2021

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
Live updates editor
Covid-19 minister Chris Hipkins announced new measures to deal with Omicron at a Beehive press conference. (Photo: Getty Images)
2nd November, 2021

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
Live updates editor

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