New ZealandPM could soon visit Auckland after Speaker's change of heart and rulesSpeaker's five-day isolation set to be scrapped, allowing Auckland MPs back.01 Nov 05:57 AM
Retail'Lifeline' before Christmas rush: Auckland retailers set to reopen next week - but face long recoveryPrime Minister says no alert level change for Auckland until midnight next Tuesday.01 Nov 04:44 AM
New ZealandRecord 162 cases today, three staff on hospital Covid ward test positiveIt's D-Day for Auckland and Waikato as Cabinet meets to discuss a change of alert levels.01 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandPharmacy added after Covid case shopped at supermarket two days agoNew locations of interest linked to Covid positive cases announced in the Waikato region.01 Nov 02:05 AM
New ZealandCovid case went out socialising after being told they had tested positiveCabinet will discuss new modelling showing community cases could peak at 200 per day.31 Oct 11:04 PM
New ZealandTwo Auckland colleges closed by Covid casesA record daily number of cases on Saturday was followed by 143 cases on Sunday.31 Oct 05:24 PM
New ZealandVaccinated Aucklanders deserve more freedom - expertDes Gorman argues easing restrictions is the only way to maintain public compliance.31 Oct 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKrishna Botica: How are you today? Covid changes the conversationOPINION: Amid Covid, some things have changed that Krishna Botica hopes are here to stay.31 Oct 04:00 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Indian classical dance business contributes to Diwali festivalFuture of Indian classical dance in Aotearoa and in keeping the culture alive.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMiddlemore's new negative pressure rooms unlikely to be built until 2022Project won't go out for tender until December, despite predicted Covid surge.31 Oct 02:36 AM
New ZealandCovid breach charges after junior Navy sailor allegedly travelled to Hawke's Bay for funeralFully-vaccinated woman charged over trip from Auckland to attend family funeral.31 Oct 02:21 AM
New ZealandAuckland vaccination centre vandalised, staff threatenedThe centre's window was smashed a day after a successful community vaccination event.31 Oct 01:22 AM
New ZealandLord Ashcroft's NZ poll 'Living the Kiwi Dream' reveals growing frustrationJacinda Ardern's popularity worldwide intrigued Lord Ashcroft, leading to the poll.30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Like Lonely Planet, we love Auckland - we can't wait for it to reopenOPINION: Auckland best city to visit? In normal times, yes.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMangawhai primary school office, Otorohanga quarry in latest locations of interestA primary school office and quarry join the ballooning list of potential exposure sites.30 Oct 05:28 AM
New ZealandCovid positive man, 33, escapes Auckland MIQ hotel in 'unacceptable breach'A man, 33, was taken into police custody at 1.14pm today in Ellerslie.30 Oct 03:09 AM
New ZealandAuckland GP says frontline workers 'urgently' need vaccine boosterGP also says Aucklanders paying "a big price" for sidelining GPs in vaccine roll-out.30 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandPolice vow to lay charges after 5000-strong Auckland protestNewmarket streets were blocked in the third anti-lockdown protest at Auckland Domain.30 Oct 12:42 AM
New ZealandRecord 160 new community Covid cases, 95 unlinkedAs at 10am, 65 of today's cases are linked and 95 remain under investigation.29 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandCheck vax rates in your DHB: is Wellington just two weeks from 90pc double-jabbed?Christchurch rushes to vaccinate, Northland is nine weeks away and Auckland inches ahead.29 Oct 04:41 AM
New ZealandŌtāhuhu homicide: Stolen vehicle sought two months after shootingPolice are still investigating the alleged shooting of a 75-year-old in his own home.29 Oct 01:33 AM
New ZealandTop towns: Closing in on 100 per cent first dose in some placesFour locations are not far off the achievement.29 Oct 01:14 AM
New ZealandProtester used travel exemption to get to Waitangi, police confirmAnti-vax protester had legal clearance to cross Auckland border, police confirm.29 Oct 12:39 AM
New ZealandSix arrested in police sting on Rebels motorcycle gangPolice swooped in on a number of properties around the city.29 Oct 12:12 AM
New ZealandTwo Auckland bus rides and a supermarket linked to Covid casesMore locations in Auckland and Christchurch are expected to be released today.28 Oct 11:41 PM
New Zealand'A nightmare': Some principals say staggered days won't work for primary schoolEducation Minister has said the reopening of primary schools keeps him awake at night.28 Oct 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanned: Property developer barred from running a companyAuckland property developer banned from being a director over $860,000 earthworks bill.28 Oct 05:07 AM
New ZealandMIQ changes right but they could have been bolder, expert saysThe MIQ changes are sensible but an expert believes they could have been relaxed further.28 Oct 03:40 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: 288 people in Auckland with Covid isolating at homeHome isolation model is a step towards sustainably managing future community cases.27 Oct 10:57 PM
New ZealandUp to 75 protesters still camped at Auckland's borderUp to 75 protesters remain camped at Auckland's southern border at Mercer.27 Oct 09:42 PM
TravelAuckland tops Lonely Planet's wish list after year-long hiatusRecognition of the city's 'homegrown swagger' is bittersweet for Aucklanders.27 Oct 05:59 PM
New ZealandCovid-positive person travelled on Auckland's eastern train lineThe Ministry of Health has released two new locations of interest this morning.27 Oct 05:52 AM
New ZealandMāori vaccination events attracting the hesitantThe 90% Project: NZ needs to engage with vaccine-hesitant whānau.27 Oct 03:15 AM
New ZealandWeather from the tropics to make for muggy nightsMany can expect warmer than usual temperatures around the country this week.26 Oct 11:44 PM
