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Employees 'deeply saddened' after workmate killed
A man died at United Steel in Wigram on Monday.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Family battles for three months to try organise stay in managed isolation
A month ago his case had was escalated - but he hasn't heard anything since.
Biden triumphant: 'Let us be the nation we know we can be'
'I sought this office to restore the soul of America,' Biden said in his victory speech.
Trump pursues legal action as path to victory narrows
Biden is inching closer to a win - but Trump's camp has filed lawsuits in three states.
US election: NZ Democrat quietly hopeful of Joe Biden win
'I don't think I have any nails left...I hate that it's this close', the Democrat said.
'It's time for kindness and empathy to come back to the US': Biden supporter in NZ
Two voters on why they chose to vote for the Republican and Democratic candidates.
Covid-cancelled flights: Air NZ ordered to refund passenger
The case could have implications for other travellers who were refused refunds.
Hero couple rescue mother, baby from fire - then have car stolen at A&E
The pair rescued a trapped mother and baby - only to have their car stolen at the A&E.
Auckland gym closed for 5-day deep clean after Covid-infected person's visit
Customers and staff at the store on Sunday are not considered close contacts of the man.
Pub Covid case - bakery in level 3 style, patrons to 'get tested ASAP', schools warn parents
The person visited The Malt pub in Greenhithe on Friday night.
Suspected historical Covid-19 case at Port of Tauranga
If confirmed, it would be the second case detected in the community in two days.
Advance NZ ordered to pull 'misleading' advertisement
Advertising Standards Authority says the party's ad was misleading.
New scheme sees trainee teachers immersed in classroom - and fees covered
'Historically, training teachers have spent more time at university than at a school.'
90 year old celebrates birthday with dive from Sky Tower
Bryan Johnson took up skydiving to mark his 80th and 85th birthdays.
Hamilton man who kidnapped 4-year-old gets five years in jail on numerous sex offences
Taukiri Makaira Cash undertook a two-month spree of sexual offending against young girls.
New poll reveals cannabis referendum result on a knife-edge
Just under 50 per cent of those surveyed say they will vote yes.
Baby death tragedy: Shocked driver says stroller came 'out of nowhere'
'I didn't see it coming ... I slammed on the brakes but it was too late.'
40-50 homes confirmed destroyed in huge fire: 'It's black, it's awful'
Fire crews still battling to protect homes today, drone finds 'significant hotspots'.
'It's awful': Six more Lake Ohau households evacuated
The blaze has chewed through an area of around 1608ha Fire and Emergency NZ says.
Pharmac under fire for 'inhumane' funding decisions
Agency slammed by a leading expert in severe inflammatory bowel disease.
Police shared private health details of Covid-positive people with prospective employers
'Police should never have disclosed patients' Covid-19 statuses to prospective employers.'
School bus v train tragedy: Trapped students smashed windows to escape
"Everyone just stopped their vehicles and pitched in and helped," a witness said.
More than 50 people contact police following arrests linked to Dilworth School
Police encourage anyone who might have information that can help them to get in touch.
Air NZ: 50,000 fewer seats during school holidays due to physical distancing
Two epidemiologists say masks sufficient for cabin safety - but want other restrictions.
Covid church sub-cluster: Leaders could face charges, police warn
A rugby league club closely linked to the church is calling for compassion.
Auckland high school student tests positive for Covid-19
St Dominic's has been closed for 72 hours to undergo a deep cleaning.
Rare 203-year-old coin found in central Auckland
A metal detecting hobbyist has uncovered a sixpence of King George III, dated 1817.
Mystery at 14,500ft: The Kiwi paraglider lost in US
Helicopters equipped with infrared tech have joined the search for the missing pilot.
Meet Auckland Zoo's newest addition: The first rhino born at the zoo in 20 years
The 'sturdy' little rhino's birth weight was estimated to be around 65kg.
The great lockdown escape: Aucklanders book out flights to Queenstown
'Within hours of this afternoon's announcement, all of the flights were gone.'
'This has been a hard year': Ardern urges Kiwis to keep fighting Covid-19
'So if it feels hard, that's because it has been,' Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.
St Luke's mall case thought to be linked to Auckland cluster now being re-investigated
Link between the person and an existing cluster hasn't been established, Bloomfield says.
Homes, guns, cash and $3m worth of cannabis plants seized in police raid
Twenty people have been arrested and 12 have been remanded in custody.
Second NZ Post worker tests positive for Covid-19
The person was last at work on Friday, but wasn't displaying symptoms of the coronavirus.
Covid spreads to North Shore: Pupil positive, Noel Leeming stores closed
A student at Auckland's Manukau Institute of Technology has also tested positive.
Record day of testing in Auckland, swab site moved to Eden Park
More than 7,800 Aucklanders were swabbed today.
Auckland high school student tests positive for Covid - parents, staff alerted
"We have already notified the students and staff who are considered close contacts."
Auckland Covid testing facilities ramping up after huge waits
Some people waited as long as seven hours to be tested for Covid in Auckland today.
What can I do at levels 2 and 3? What it means for you
What can you do for the next three days as restrictions return? Your questions, answered.
Auckland DHB ramps up Covid-19 testing
'Our message to people living in Auckland is to continue to be vigilant.'
'It doesn't add up': Brownlee orders Govt to 'come clean' over virus
National deputy leader says Govt's warning of approaching second wave 'very puzzling'.
'Unsafe, insecure': Melbourne Kiwis flee Covid for NZ, but move splits family
Jae Tuhi is bringing his family back to New Zealand in light of the crisis.
'I want someone to be held to account': Family seeking justice over man's death in police custody
Two years on from her son's death in police custody a mother wants answers.
'Terrifying': Mum says allergic son's reaction to nuts treated as Covid symptom
'When you see you son given something that is out of control it just tips you over.'
Holy smokes! Man arrested trying to smuggle 2.2m cigarettes
Today's tobacco bust is Customs' largest ever at the border in a single shipment.
Ghost seats: Air NZ freezes all new bookings into NZ for 12 days
Kiwis stranded overseas won't be able to book flights home for a few more weeks.
Auckland Council accused of dishonesty over rates rise
A formal complaint against Colmar Brunton and the Council by the Ratepayers' Alliance.
Wendy Petrie puts on brave face for 6pm news
Petrie is understood to be the latest casualty to the Covid-19 crisis.
Cars abandoned: Four wade to safety after becoming trapped in floodwaters
Coromandel locals and tourists have been urged to stay home and avoid the roads.
Confusion for stranded Kiwis in Oz: No Air NZ flights listed
The earliest flights from Australia to New Zealand on its website are in late July.
Auckland mall complex fire caused by 'spontaneous combustion'
Oily rags used for cleaning appeared to be the culprit of the blaze.
Staff in state of 'shock and disbelief' over Taupō councillor's racial comments
The councillor's comment left colleagues "in a state of shock and disbelief"
Another Covid case at Auckland hotel, guests reveal
'A speaker over the in-room PA system said that a guest had tested positive for Covid-19.'
AT releases sobering road toll stats as speed limits set to lower across Auckland
Tāmaki Makaurau's 2019 stats were 'unacceptable', AT's Bryan Sherritt said.
Lax rules, booze parties and a 'catastrophic' risk: How NZ isolation compares to Australia
'In Auckland, you relied on people's goodwill.'
Free to go: US woman untested, allowed to attend funeral one day after landing
The traveller says she was assured she did everything the Ministry of Heath required.
Covid 19 coronavirus: What we know about the nine cases
A week ago, New Zealand was Covid-free. Now there are nine cases. Who are they?
Covid flight fury: Passengers on infected flier's plane slam Air NZ
'Shocked and disappointing': Passenger on Flight NZ124 tells.
New arrivals to New Zealand told Covid-19 swab testing not compulsory
Guests shocked they can opt out of testing: 'We can't mess this up'.
De La Salle, Tāmaki College stabbing: Community leaders call for calm
Police investigation continues into knife attack involving De La Salle College student.
Defence Minister calls for independent review into police arming
'Military cadets go through more rigorous training than frontline police' - Mark.
'What we fought for': Pike River families hopeful as robot recovered
'It's the chance to get to the truth of what killed the men and boys we loved.'
Farm pond tragedy: Families 'overwhelmed' by outpouring of love
The mourning family say they're humbled at the outpouring of support and love.
Ghost town: Auckland businesses struggling despite level 1
Foot traffic was light, there were no buskers and businesses say it was busier in level 2.
Newlywed tourists recall Whakaari/White Island horror
'I mean it was just the most terrifying moment in my life.'
Welcome to level 1: Events, festivals return, tourism sector calls out for continued help
Events and public gatherings can resume as normal as the 100-person cap lifts.
Schoolgirl allegedly abducted for four hours, sexually assaulted in Auckland
Two days after a primary school incident, a teenager was allegedly abducted.
Incredible images: Tiny clearing where missing trampers spotted
Those aboard a Defence helicopter spotted the two in a tiny 3m clearing.
Churches, funeral directors react to PM lifting social gathering limits
'I'm sure this will be good news for leaders of all faith groups.'
Need a haircut? North Shore barbers to open at 12.01am on Thursday
Shortly after midnight on Thursday, barbers will reopen for the first time in six weeks.
Auckland Council warning: Libraries, pools likely to reopen in stages
"Given the scale and size of our facilities, this is likely to mean a staged approach."
You were right: Traffic halves in city centres
Traffic level plummeted in the first week of level 3.
Kiwi in LA desperate to come home said goodbye to dying dad on FaceTime
"We were informed that we needed to say our last goodbyes in 30 minutes."
More than 12,000 Auckland CBD jobs could be lost by 2021, new report says
$3.1b of GDP lost by March 2021, significantly worse than the GFC when jobs fell by 4400.
Auckland Museum puts call out for Covid-19 mementos
The Auckland Museum is on the hunt for objects to tell the story of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Have you seen this man? Police seeking suspect in New Lynn car yard blaze
"We believe the male pictured can help Police with our enquiries."
Pensioner who forgot HOP card kicked off bus - despite services being free
'I was in disbelief and shock, and I'm usually pretty resilient.'
'Such a treat': Jacinda Ardern's catch-up with the Queen
'A few days ago we got a wee note to say that the Queen wanted to catch up.'