Covid-19: 15,871 new community cases, 13 deaths, including person in their 30s
Changes ahead as vaccine mandates in many industries are set to expire on April 4.
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Influx of Covid-infected pregnant women worried their baby isn't moving
Like any viral illness, if a pregnant woman is unwell the baby could move less.
Woman crept into ex-husband's home before knife attack on his new partner
A psychological report has been ordered for Donglan Wu ahead of her sentencing.
Police who killed previewed evidence
Officers shown evidence in advance of being interviewed aren't treated as suspects.
Wild weather: How an Auckland home flooded in 30 minutes
'Now we're just having a few beers, there's nothing else you can do really.'
Auckland flooding: Four Countdown supermarkets forced to close
Countdowns in Milford, Pt Chevalier, Glenfield and Pukekohe had closed this morning.
$400m apartment, office, shopping scheme planned for Takapuna carpark site
A $33.2 million carparking site in Takapuna's heart has been sold for a secret sum.
Watch: Wild winds hit; warnings of heavy rain, tornados; motorists urged to check conditions
Forecasters expect to see dramatic weather in the top half of the North Island.
Rainmaker set to strike North Island: Warning of strong winds, downpours, thunderstorms
Heavy rain warnings and watches are in place for the upper North Island.
Witnesses sought after injuries reported, blood found at East Tamaki address
Police were called to an address on Lady Fisher Place, East Tamaki around 1.40am.
Sirens: Neighbourhood nuisance or misunderstood musical subculture?
Those who compete in siren battles around Auckland say it's a "brotherhood".
Six injured in serious road crashes across North Island
Several other people were hospitalised after road incidents around the North Island.
Are students safe? Sexual violence, bullying and harassment at top unis
Sexual harassment agencies have called for an independent body to be created.
$75k of taxpayer dollars for artwork promoting anti-vax messages
But artist says: 'A mass narrative must always be questioned and debated.'
Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick tests positive for Covid
She tested positive after "gnarly symptoms" started and urges others to "get boosted".
12-year-old AUT's youngest-ever student
This child genius is finding university "easy so far" and dreams of becoming a journalist.
Heavy rain warnings, watches for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel
Heavy rain warning for Northland, Auckland and the Coromandel for Sunday and Monday.
Time to cruise: After 60 years, a suburban favourite calls it quits
"Where shall we go now?" customers lament as Te Atatū Menswear announces closure.
Police investigating after flasher frightens young woman at Auckland beach
At one point the naked man brazenly walked towards a young woman on deserted beach.
'My career got destroyed': The young women, a film industry boss - and a fight for justice
Wayne McCormack's influence in the NZ film industry endures even after assaulting staff.
Suburban warfare: Rise of the ram raiders - struggling businesses targeted in brazen attacks
What are the police doing about ram raids and how can business owners protect themselves?
Thousands of Covid-hit Kiwis seeking welfare support every day
Ninety per cent of people are contacted within 24 hours, according to the ministry.
Inmates who shanked prisoner sentenced to more jail time
The attack only stopped once prison officers intervened.
Watch: Waikato Expressway gang attack - video shows sprawling motorbike convoy
The video shows the long line of motorbikes following the red ute.
Room destroyed after crane crashes down on Auckland home
Crane was working on a primary school construction site and the noise was heard widely.
Live: Five deaths, 943 people hospitalised, more than 14,000 Covid cases today
The five deaths reported today were in Auckland, Waikato, Hutt Valley and Canterbury.
Parent in 'utter disbelief' as preschool emails conspiracy theories
The centre's weekly update encourages parents to view a video on BitChute.
Covid-19: Hospitals put most care on hold, staffing issues dire
Nurse says incentive payment has not fixed Auckland's dire hospital staffing shortage.
Opinion: In a Facebook travel group? Proceed with caution
These online advice groups are best served with a grain of salt.
Breaking point at hospitals: 'Patients waiting in corridors for 24hrs'
Omicron had been 'the straw that has broken the camel's back', top doctor says.
'We tried our best': Dead skydiver honoured at Muriwai Beach blessing
'It's a paradise and unfortunately in this situation it was tragedy in paradise.'
Slow going on Auckland motorways after crashes
The crashes were on State Highway 18 and State Highway 1.
'Pretty raw': Iwi blessing planned at Muriwai Beach for dead skydiver
Ceremony an opportunity for the rescuers to meet members of the skydiving community.
Watercare boss - How we are providing certainty in an uncertain world
OPINION: Watercare chief reflects on measures to keep staff mentally and physically well.