O'Sullivan's practice has reached 90 per cent first dose vaccination across its patients.

Outdoor mask mandate might be needed if case numbers rise, public health expert says.

Maskless crowds and 'heaving' streets are being reported on this sunny Saturday.

"Her wicked sense of humour backed up by a mischievous smile brought much joy."

Witness described at least 12 police vehicles at Grey Lynn scene.

The next 10 per cent will be more challenging as take-up has begun to slow in Auckland.

Otago Boys' High School student and rugby player returns before secondary schools final.

Success at lower alert level 'depends on how well Aucklanders can stuck to the rules'.

Police allowed a family to cross the Auckland border but later threatened to arrest them.

'Grave concerns' the upper North Island might be on the brink of a new wave of Covid 19.

The pair allegedly used false documents to get through the border.

Auckland's Indian community is giving out food parcels to those in need.

Chief executive Viv Beck says that equates to an average of $570,000 per business.

Professor Michael Baker and Amesh Adalja have very differing views on opening up.

Teams going bed to bed, offering tests to all patients admitted to the hospital.

PM is asking residents in seven suburbs to be "especially vigilant".

Man, who has links to Killer Beez gang, in jail over attack on notorious double-killer.

The national kapa haka festival has all contingencies covered for 2022.

The event promised a $100,000 cash drop from the sky - just $3600 was given out.

Auckland factories will restart under level 4 with conditions set by MBIE.

Ahamed Samsudeen was living in a small Glen Eden Islamic centre since his release in July.

NZMA says attack may have been prevented if Corrections didn't pass up rehab offer.

Two charges were dismissed against the terrorist last year by a High Court judge.

'For something like this to happen really close to us, that's a little bit scary.'

Some centres close early as numbers seeking Covid tests drop off.