New ZealandBeloved Coromandel Peninsula New Year's Eve fireworks display cancelled due to Covid-19Cancellation of Tairua's NYE fireworks display leaves some holidaymakers upset.07 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandHas the vaccine pass just driven a spike in jabs?The arrival of vaccine passes appears to have prompted more Kiwis to get second jabs.07 Dec 03:40 AM
New ZealandMaungatapu School confirms Covid-19 case, bowling venue 'high risk' locationThe news was announced on the school's Facebook page.07 Dec 03:38 AM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Tuesday 7th December WrapThere were 98 new cases of COVID-19 in the community on Tuesday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael CraigWatch07 Dec 03:24 AM
New ZealandStudent tests positive for Covid - 25 pupils, three staff isolatingThe classroom space was cleaned on Monday night, further deep clean this evening.07 Dec 03:06 AM
New ZealandTwo schools wrongly claim $170K under wage subsidy schemeIn another case highlighted by the AG, a school spent $13K on a leaving party and gifts.07 Dec 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldOmicron is fast moving, but perhaps less severe, early reports suggestNew York Times: More study is needed before experts can say much about it with confidence.07 Dec 01:43 AM
WorldCovid 19 Australia: NSW Omicron cluster linked to Nigeria, Qld faces new outbreakThe source of the growing Omicron cluster in Sydney has been identified.07 Dec 12:58 AM
New Zealand'24/7 operation': Police checkpoints near Whangārei to replace northern boundaryTravellers heading north over the festive season should expect to be stopped, police warn.07 Dec 12:48 AM
WorldOmicron v Delta: Battle of coronavirus mutants is criticalCan the latest competitor to the world-dominating Covid-19 Delta displace it?07 Dec 12:03 AM
New Zealand'Nazi' sandwiches: Subway staff praised for patient response to vaccine rantThe staff politely asked him to leave as he continued his rant.06 Dec 11:14 PM
WorldBattle of coronavirus mutants is criticalScientists anxiously watch a battle that could determine the future of the pandemic.06 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandLive: 'High-risk' exposure - Covid case visited Fiordland DoC hutOfficials regard the remote wilderness setting as a high risk.06 Dec 10:25 PM
New ZealandWaitomo mayor worried as Covid continues to spread in his community"It's a real struggle, all this, for us in a small community," says Waitomo mayor.06 Dec 09:59 PM
KahuMinistry of Health told to review decision on North Island Māori vaccine dataHigh Court directs Ministry of Health to again review its decision not to hand over data.06 Dec 09:20 PM
New ZealandThe race to modify Covid vaccines to tackle Omicron variantOPINION: Microbiologist answers how Moderna and Pfizer could rapidly adjust mRNA vaccines.06 Dec 09:14 PM
KahuWaitangi Tribunal hearing into whether Te Tiriti breached beginsMāori were on the back foot right from the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, tribunal hears.06 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina calls on 'little inoculated warriors' in its war on CovidNew York Times: The country regards children as crucial in its quest for herd immunity.06 Dec 08:58 PM
New ZealandMidwife shortage at Invercargill Hospital an 'extreme risk' - DHBInvercargill Hospital has just 17 per cent of the midwives it needs.06 Dec 08:53 PM
New ZealandWomen accused of breaching Covid-19 restrictions named after suppression lapsesThey are Marcia Kararaina Ngarimu, Tina Aroha Steedman, Te Kuia Kimihia G Peretini06 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandCovid outbreak in Nelson: Second school staff member infectedThe staff member is considered to have been infectious from December 4.06 Dec 07:33 PM
New ZealandLive: Experts warn 'race is on' as new Covid drug set for NZIn high risk patients it can reduce the risk of death and hospitalisation by 89 per cent.06 Dec 07:25 PM
New ZealandThames mayor's vaccine views sparked conduct complaintSandra Goudie wants the Novavax vaccine, but it's not yet approved for use in New Zealand.06 Dec 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSpike in Omicron variant cases puts Europe on edgeNew York Times: Concerns even tougher restrictions are looming over the holiday period.06 Dec 06:54 PM
WorldScientist behind UK Covid vaccine says next pandemic may be worseThat is unless more money is devoted to research, according to Professor Sarah Gilbert.06 Dec 06:40 PM
WorldFiji reports two cases of Omicron variantThe pair travelled to the island nation from Nigeria on November 25.06 Dec 06:35 PM
New ZealandHigh Court rules release of Māori vaccination data to Whanau OraWOCA says the decision comes too late, with the Auckland border opening next week.06 Dec 06:26 PM
WorldThe city imposing the toughest vaccine mandatesStrictest rules in the US will impact kids as young as 5 years old.06 Dec 05:39 PM
New ZealandKiwi Covid denier's Delta hell: 'We were planning my funeral'Karina Haira didn't believe the virus could kill. Until it collapsed her lungs.06 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialOmicron - is a border rethink warranted?OPINION: Our editorial on the nervous wait to find out what Omicron may be capable of.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSome pharmacies criticised for charging to print vaccine passesThousands of people have been accessing their vaccine passports through pharmacies.06 Dec 06:35 AM
New ZealandMayor slams anti-vax abuse after bakery is forced to call policeCustomer 'started yelling and smashing the table' after staff asked to see vaccine pass.06 Dec 06:05 AM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Monday 6th December WrapKiwis will have access to Pfizer’s new antiviral treatment for Covid-19, after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed Pharmac had secured 60,000 doses. Video / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael CraigWatch06 Dec 05:08 AM
