Wellington, Auckland public transport goes cashless
They are hoping the move will reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromAuckland Region
Coronavirus: Travel details of latest confirmed cases revealed
Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said New Zealand's total 39.
French teen Eloi Jean Rolland still missing; police alert Piha Rd residents
"However our concerns grow with each day Eloi remains missing."
Auckland taxi drivers under stress from airport pick-ups
One taxi driver contacted his doctor after picking up passengers from Auckland Airport.
Coronavirus: University of Auckland suspends teaching
Students would not be required to come into campus - but could if they wanted.
Potential new coronavirus case keeps man from court
The man's lawyer said someone connected to the man had tested positive for the virus.
Coronavirus: Supermarkets come together to ask for calm
Supermarkets across New Zealand have come together asking for calm amid the outbreak.
Former All Black has charges dismissed
Byron Kelleher faced charges of assault and wilful damage after a fracas last year.
Suspected Samoa coronavirus case: 'Cancel travel plans'
Samoa has its first suspected Covid-19 case - a person who travelled there from Auckland.
'Heroes': Woman hurt as she falls from burning building in central Auckland
Firefighters are battling a large blaze near central Auckland early this morning.
Kelly Slater carves up Northland waves to delight of locals
'We saw this guy do the best backhand snap I have ever seen ... and we knew it was him.'
Coronavirus: Suspected case in Samoa named
Samoan authorities tightened travel restrictions after the suspected case was announced.
School holiday programmes geared up to start early
School holiday programmes ready to help if schools close.
South Auckland student tested for coronavirus
The student was tested today after showing symptoms of the virus.
Auckland parent with coronavirus; school closed for teacher-only day
A parent at Ponsonby Primary School has tested positive for coronavirus.
Who killed Auckland mum Meliame Fisi'ihoi? TV appeal hopes to flush out clues
'An innocent woman lost her life, leaving her family devastated.'
Coronavirus: Travel details of latest confirmed cases revealed
Travel details for the eight new Covid-19 cases have been published.
Red herring? Suspected Coronavirus case held at police station doesn't have virus
The man had actually returned a negative test result before he was arrested.
Hog-tied: Manslaughter verdicts over Sandringham home invasion death
'Whichever way you look at it this case is a cautionary tale.'
Coronavirus: Auckland bus operators to stop accepting cash fares
The move is to try and minimise physical contact between customers, AT staff and drivers.
Appeal allowed: Convicted killer has jail term reduced
Ueta Vea, armed with a machete, had ambushed Laulimu Liuasi in his home.
Wife killer's chilling account of murder revealed in failed appeal bid
Ephraim Beazley killed his ex-wife as she held their young son.
Man in critical condition after disorder in Pukekohe, Auckland
A man is in a critical condition after an incident in Pukekohe last night.
Coronavirus: 'We're looking for cases which don't have that overseas link'
Health officials are ramping up Covid-19 tests to see if there is community transmission.
Auckland Museum stops school trips and public programmes
Museum remains open to the public from 10am to 5pm.
Coronavirus: Two high schools warned - parent tests positive
There were eight new cases of coronavirus confirmed on Wednesday afternoon.
Coronavirus: 'Nobody saw or cared' says traveller of airport checks
Response to Covid-19 abroad compared with home has left an Auckland mum feeling exposed.
Charges dismissed against NZ's Russian billionaire
Judge says: "It is costing the taxpayer money for this thing to carry on."
Kiwi traveller is Samoa's first suspected coronavirus case
Samoan Government reports first suspected case of coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Jury trials suspended for two months
The outbreak of Covid-19 in New Zealand, which has 20 cases, is behind the decision.
Coronavirus-infected flyer arrived after travel restrictions began
There are currently 20 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand, as of Wednesday.
Coronavirus: School staff member's partner tests positive
The person is believed to be one of four new Auckland cases.
Avoiding Italy's fate - and how we cope when the virus hits NZ
Can we stop coronavirus? What happens if it gets through anyway? David Fisher reports.
Auckland tower tenants alerted to possible Covid-19 cases
"You have to look after yourself. And if that means working from home, that's that."