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Vaccine rollout unveiled: When you can get your Covid jab
At-risk people in South Auckland and people in care homes next in line for vaccine.
Parliament rape accused has employment case bid rejected
The head of Parliamentary Service says he's unwilling to settle with the man.
Unanimous support: 'Revenge porn' law change to criminalise posting intimate videos without consent
Posting an intimate image or video without consent is on track to become illegal.
Live: Herd immunity by end of 2021, PM suggests; Drive thru vaccine centres possible
Other vaccines could be offered to hard-to-reach rural Kiwis or used for booster shots.
Air NZ crew member most likely exposed to Covid while overseas
Public health risk low because Air NZ crew member had limited contacts.
Locked-down Auckland faces level-2 freedom after PM's 2.27am 'bugger it' earthquake moment
What moving to alert level 2 tomorrow will mean for church services.
Kiwis told: 'Do not go sightseeing'; Aucklanders told to stay away from beaches
National Emergency Management Agency with the latest tsunami threat update.
Who was told what, when? Timeline of messages to Papatoetoe community
The timeline of what communication was sent to Papatoetoe High School students.
No new Covid community cases but 'we're not out of the woods' - Bloomfield
Lack of new cases was encouraging, says health boss.
Raro still a go: Cook Islands confident of travel bubble despite Auckland lockdown
The Cook Islands still plans to be ready for a travel bubble by the end of the month.
'The judgment of the entire nation' - PM on Covid rulebreakers
PM says she knows many New Zealanders were upset and angry about Covid rulebreakers.
No new community cases; 21 MIT students sought; 25,000 vehicles stopped
The latest community case is now in quarantine in Auckland.
Hello Raro: Travel bubble preparation with Cook Islands nears completion
Cooks tick last boxes for quarantine-free travel, NZ travel agents start selling packages.
'No surprise': Visa granted for Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March's partner
The Green MP says he's not surprised the visa was given the all clear.
'Unfair' immigration policy keeping 1100 families separated but Government doesn't expect a quick fix
Neethu Johnly hasn't seen her young daughter for more than a year.
Immigration to check Green MP Ricardo Menendez March's partner's visa
National says the Green MP received special treatment - he does not agree.
Live: One final student to be found as 1000 shoppers deemed close contacts, must isolate
The Government is still confident with Auckland staying in alert level 1.
Bill to abolish local veto on Māori wards passes despite National's marathon opposition
The public can no longer overturn a council's decision to establish a Māori ward.
New case who worked at Kmart wasn't cashier; Warning over different symptoms
Health officials still can't contact 10 students considered "casual plus" contacts.
Prison pamphlet referred to police over fears of inciting violence
Rawiri Waititi is asking the Speaker to correct the record after Davis' attack.
'The wokester': Simon Bridges mocks police commissioner
Simon Bridges says the police need to crack down harder on gangs.
'Highly problematic': Expert slams border operation, demands overhaul
The Prime Minister has poured cold water over building purpose-built MIQ facilities.
Auckland to alert level 1 - face masks on public transport mandatory in NZ
Auckland to join the rest of New Zealand in alert level 1.
Matariki day could cost up to $448m, swapping for another holiday ruled out
Act wants another holiday dropped to balance out Matariki, the Government rules that out.
Covid-19: No new cases in the community, one in MIQ
The new case flew via Singapore and tested positive on their day three test.
One new Covid community case linked to Auckland Valentine's Day outbreak
The update will be in a Ministry of Health statement.
Visitor visas extended for two months as Government warns 'you are guests'
Visitors warned there might not be any more extensions.
Corrections boss grilled over Waikeria Prison riots as National pushes for probe into impact of gangs
Corrections boss grilled by a parliamentary select committee.
No new Covid cases in community, possible genomic link to MIQ
Hipkins and Bloomfield are giving the 1pm Covid update.
Auckland moving to level 2, rest of NZ to level 1 - despite third new Covid case today
Auckland moves to alert level 2 at midnight and the rest of the country to alert level 1.
Government social media moderators set to pounce on vaccine misinformation
Vaccination campaign will target the hesitant 'low-hanging fruit'.
NZ-Aus woman arrested at Syria-Turkey border named
The woman has been known to New Zealand and Australian authorities 'for some time'.
No new Covid cases, but 'too soon to speculate' about alert levels
More than 3000 people were swabbed in a testing blitz.
National wants daily saliva testing at MIQ as epidemiologist slams 'extremely slow' embrace of scientific advances
National and Act want the Government to mandate daily saliva tests at MIQ.
First vaccine doses arrive, PM vows to leave 'no stone unturned' in Covid investigation
Current alert levels will remain in place.
No new Covid community cases; Six contacts of Akl family test negative
The community cases plunged Auckland into a 72-hour lockdown.
Watch: Government keeping 'an open mind' to latest source of outbreak - Verrall
The minister and infectious diseases expert encourages anyone with symptoms to get tested.
'Overly invasive regime': Government faces opposition on bill to make live-streaming objectionable material illegal
Simon Bridges says the bill is an extension of cancel culture.
Ardern unveils Flexi-wage scheme expansion
Scheme includes a payment of $276 a week for 24 weeks.
Learning to love eels: Wairarapa's surprising wildlife centre
How the eels became a surprise hit on a night tour in the Wairarapa.
Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins rules out piggy-backing off Australia for vaccines
Chris Hipkins rules out NZ piggy-backing off Australia's Pfizer order.
Maiden speeches: 'Why do we get up in the morning, if not to change the world?'
The Greens' Elizabeth Kerekere announced her member's bill.
Tiki vs tie: Parliament neck-tie stoush soon to be tied-up
Speaker Trevor Mallard says he's 'happy to be overruled' on tie-gate.
MPs' maiden speeches: 'I have been called 'f*****' over our fence at home'
Eight more new MPs have given their maiden speeches.
NZ suspends high level contact with Myanmar after coup
The post-Cabinet press conference is being held in the Beehive.
'Back to school': Ardern and Collins set to go head-to-head in the House
Download the NZ Herald seating chart of the House for 2021.
National prepares vote of no confidence in Speaker Mallard
The move is likely doomed but National says it's a matter of principle.
Live: 'Sometimes a label falls off' - results go missing in Covid community scare
'It's just usually an error in the system' - director general of health says.
Covid vaccine expected here in March; wider rollout from July
Medsafe has conditionally approved the Pfizer vaccine for use in New Zealand.
$150m fund established for Ngāpuhi while negotiating Treaty of Waitangi claims
The $150 million fund means iwi won't miss out on investments while negotiating.
Chris Luxon takes a tumble as caucus urged not to fall for 'Government's bait'
The former Air NZ boss didn't quite nail a batting move.
Tied to the ties: Speaker Trevor Mallard rules to keep jacket and necktie in the debating chamber
Necks will remain tied after Speaker's ruling.
Woo-hoo! No new cases of Covid today; Pullman CCTV to get overhaul
Hipkins and Bloomfield provide update on the response to last week's community cases.
'Don't fall for the bait': Judith Collins' message to caucus
Judith Collins has opened the National Party's caucus retreat in Wellington.
End of petrol cars: NZ must ban fossil-fuelled imports by 2032, says Climate Change Commission
Jacinda Ardern said the Government "will not hold back" on climate change action.
'Achievable and affordable': Ardern and Shaw react to emissions advice
Politicians react to the draft advice on how to meet emissions targets.
Live: One Covid-19 case in managed isolation; no new community cases
Test results of close contacts of the three community cases have come back negative.
Live: Quarantinder - love-struck MIQ staffer snuck notes into guest's groceries
The hotel worker was sacked for the hotel room encounter.
No new Covid cases after testing blitz; MIQ bedroom 'encounter' revealed
Zero new cases give reassurance for Aucklanders wanting to travel for the long weekend.
Live: Hundreds swamp testing stations - latest results; tougher rules for MIQ guests
Hipkins and Bloomfield are giving the 1pm press briefing on the Auckland Covid cases.
No Covid test results back yet for 48 Pullman returnees
There are still 52 Pullman returnees who haven't had test results back.
Adult, child infected with South African strain in MIQ
Auckland pair test positive after release from Pullman Hotel.
Close contacts of Covid case test negative, woman now 'recovered'
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said this was 'encouraging'.
Cheaper to beef-up contact tracing than lock down Auckland, Govt told
A review of Auckland's contact tracing system found room for improvement.
Summer sickness: Government launches campaign to stop food poisoning
Young men are the most likely to get food poisoning.
'That could be us tomorrow': What Sydney's Covid-19 outbreak means for NZ
Michael Baker wants returnees to isolate before getting on the plane.
NZ First president and secretary resign during election review
The acting NZ First president said it was a challenging year for the party.
Advice warning 9000 jobs could be affected by $20 min wage 'out of date'
The warning 9000 jobs could be affected by boosting minimum wage to $20 is 'out of date'.
Watch: Covid vaccine rollout revealed - when Kiwis get drugs
Everyone will be able to get a Covid-19 vaccination with 15 million doses now secured.
Minimum wage rise: 175,000 Kiwis set to get a pay rise of $44 a week from April 1
The Council of Trade Unions says estimates of job losses are 'wrong, wrong, wrong'.
Speaker Trevor Mallard: 'My key regret is confusion of the law'
Legal fees and lawyers costs mount in defamation case.
'Agreed in principle': Travel bubble with Oz coming early 2021
Travellers would not have to quarantine at either end.
Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins share their Christmas plans
The political leaders reveal their plans for Christmas.
Regrets, yes, but 'I'm not a quitter': Judith Collins on the Nats' year from hell
After a thrilling year, Judith Collins is writing a thriller over the summer break.
Rules quietly changed so taxpayer coughs up for cost of MPs' court settlements
Taxpayers spent more than $33,600 on Speaker Trevor Mallard's legal bill.
Mallard's false rape claim costs taxpayers $333,000 - National
Trevor Mallard spent $333,000 of public money settling a defamation case.
Mosque shootings inquiry: PM wants consensus on response but Opposition parties signal challenges
Opposition parties have signalled they could challenge some of the response.
Watch: The Govt's actions to prevent another massacre
The Government, police and NZ Intelligence Service have all apologised for failings.
$129m spent on Covid Leave Scheme amid calls to relax criteria
The Greens want the criteria of the Covid leave support scheme relaxed.