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NEW ZEALAND

A public health expert is calling on schools to give students more options than skirts so they can kick a ball or bike to school more easily.

Calls to rethink school uniforms to offer more choice than skirts

The project has a cost of over $14.5 billion.

'Extremely expensive': Lobby group says Auckland light rail project is waste of money

There are also five other new close-contact venues in Auckland listed on Saturday.

Waiheke ferry terminal among latest Auckland locations of interest

The Northland region sits at 86 percent double-dosed.

Northland officials prepare for Omicron outbreak in the lowest-vaccinated region

POLITICS

Omicron is spreading slowly and surely throughout the country with 29 cases connected to last weekend's Soundsplash music festival in Hamilton.

Jacinda Ardern going into self-isolation after close contact with positive case

Charlotte Bellis is pregnant, and not married, which puts her offside with the Taliban, but her application for an emergency spot in MIQ was rejected.

'Less humane than the Taliban': David Seymour speaks out after government denies MIQ spot to pregnant reporter trapped overseas

The Government doubled the length of time investors have to hold on to additional property to avoid paying tax when they sell.

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National says ordinary New Zealanders bearing brunt of housing market bright-line test

Charlotte Bellis is pregnant, and not married, which puts her offside with the Taliban, but her application for an emergency spot in MIQ was rejected.

'Unimaginable cruelty from Jacinda Ardern': Dan Wootton reacts after pregnant journalist denied reentry from Afghanistan

Related video: The nation was shocked to learn police had charged a man with the murder and sexual violation of a Mt Albert woman with Down syndrome.

Disability Ministry's ongoing costs and funding kept secret

Watch Newshub political reporter Amelia Wade's report.

How the Government plans to pay for Auckland's multibillion-dollar light rail

Related video: New Zealand mask experts debate which are the most effective against Omicron.

You may kiss the bride: Officials clarify National, ACT's warning of masked up weddings under new rules

Related video: The Government planned to have rapid antigen tests for sale weeks ago using pharmacies to teach the public how to use them.

Thousands react to Seymour blaming 'lockdown loving lefties' for turning NZ into 'Hermit Kingdom' in Daily Mail

CRIME

Watch: The family of a Colombian national found dead in a Christchurch house over the weekend are being offered assistance with urgent travel to New Zealand.

Givealittle raises $26,000 for family of 'beautiful soul' killed in her home in Christchurch

Police car's flashing lights

Teens accused of attempting to break into petrol station, ram-raid dairy in early-morning crime spree

Police investigating after man's body found in parked car in Raglan

The baby was taken to Invercargill Hospital on Saturday morning and subsequently transferred to Starship.

Homicide investigation launched after baby dies

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ENVIRONMENT

Conservationists say deep-sea trawling carried out by New Zealand fishing vessels is ruining the ecosystem by tearing apart seamounts.

Conservationists call on Government to ban deep-sea trawling on underwater mountains

Watch: Taranaki's rugged coastline will be forever changed in years to come as erosion and rising sea levels take their toll.

Taranaki's rugged coastline will be forever changed in years to come as erosion and rising sea levels take their toll

A court case about sand-dredging off the Pakiri Coast is pitting old foes against each other over its impact.

Battle over sand-dredging off the Pakiri Coast pits old foes against each other

Watch: The last confirmed sighting of the South Island kōkako was in 1967 after which it was believed to be extinct.

'Pretty confident': Two faint bird calls may have revealed location of elusive South Island kōkako

CORONAVIRUS

There are also five other new close-contact venues in Auckland listed on Saturday.

Waiheke ferry terminal among latest Auckland locations of interest

The Northland region sits at 86 percent double-dosed.

Northland officials prepare for Omicron outbreak in the lowest-vaccinated region

The NZ Events Association wants the Government to revise its support scheme so that events are covered if they cancel more than four weeks out.

Event industry calls on Govt to revise support scheme as it struggles under red traffic light restrictions

Doctors fear there won't be enough tests for Kiwis when daily cases are in the tens of thousands.

Hopes Sir Ian Taylor's deal to import 25 million RATs will save Kiwis from testing shortages

Omicron is spreading slowly and surely throughout the country with 29 cases connected to last weekend's Soundsplash music festival in Hamilton.

39 Omicron cases linked to Soundsplash festival, 97 new community cases, 11 Omicron infections

University of Otago cancels large orientation events because of COVID settings

Government prepares Kiwis for Omicron, but are we ready?

COVID-19 cases could double by end of weekend - modeller

Charlotte Bellis is pregnant, and not married, which puts her offside with the Taliban, but her application for an emergency spot in MIQ was rejected.

Pregnant Kiwi reporter says she had to ask Taliban for refuge after being denied MIQ spot

MINDFIELD SERIES

Related video: Catherine Trezona and Tahuaroa Ōhia on The AM Show discussing neurodiversity.

'An absolute joke': Autistic boy left on waitlist for over a year despite early diagnosis

Umbrellas suspended in Durham city centre as part of The Umbrella Project 2019 which celebrates the gifts, talents and employability of those who are neurodiverse (left) and a mother-to-be using a stethoscope to check her fetal's pulse.

'They get socially ostracised': The hidden neuro disorder not officially recognised as a disability

Related video: Catherine Trezona and Tahuaroa Ōhia on The AM Show discussing neurodiversity.

'It's not fair he gets left behind': Nelson mum hopeless after 9yo son with Asperger's told to leave third school in three years

Kate's five-year-old daughter is diagnosed with high functioning autism.

'Our whole education system is failing neurodiverse kids': Wellington mother fights to find the right school for her 5yo

Mark Longley's son showing off his knowledge of flags and geography.

Parenting a child on the autism spectrum is exhausting and challenging - but hugely rewarding

Watch: Catherine Trezona and Tahuaroa Ōhia on The AM Show on Tuesday discussing neurodiversity.

Mum terrified after psychiatrist tries to have kids uplifted because of neurodiverse daughter

Watch: Catherine Trezona and Tahuaroa Ōhia on The AM Show on Tuesday discussing neurodiversity.

The difficulty in finding help for neurodiverse children - and the Kiwis trying to change that

Watch: Newshub spoke to Madeleine Harrop about her university experience.

How autistic students turned university from a 'daunting' challenge into a place they can flourish

Watch: Catherine Trezona and Tahuaroa Ōhia on The AM Show on Tuesday discussing neurodiversity.

Schools urged to stop punishing kids with autism for 'naughty' behaviour - and start listening to their parents

A file photo of a woman in front of a laptop with her head in her hands

'A waking nightmare': How one woman's missed ADHD diagnosis could have killed her

Watch: Catherine Trezona and Tahuaroa Ōhia on The AM Show on Tuesday.

'It's not a disease': Kiwi performing artist says autism is his 'superpower'