New ZealandNo new cases in Wellington as possible lockdown lift loomsIt's a week since Wellington's first cases; two were added yesterday but none today.26 Aug 10:21 PM
New ZealandHamilton woman charged with breaching L4 lockdownThe 20-year-old also faces drug possession charges.26 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandThe big drench: Long, slow system to bring heavy rainParts of Nelson have received 70mm in 12 hours - with another 12 to go.26 Aug 08:42 PM
World'Public health enemy number one': Covid fugitive arrested in SydneyNSW man who went on the run after testing positive to Covid-19 has been arrested.26 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandOtago students invited to walk-in vaccination clinic at stadiumHealth provider Te Kaika aims to vaccinate 6000 students in two days.26 Aug 07:11 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Airborne virus spread 'vastly underappreciated'Current Covid-19 measures may not be enough to mitigate risk posed by aerosol spread.26 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandExperts: Why Auckland is likely to remain in strict lockdown for several weeksThe lockdown is working - but we need to stay the course.26 Aug 05:26 PM
New ZealandDaffodil Day conversations: Cancer patients fighting for their life in lockdownCancer patients will be $1 million short of support to help them bet cancer.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow NZ's vaccine rollout compares to the rest of the worldThere are two narratives around New Zealand's Covid-19 vaccine rollout.26 Aug 05:00 PM
World'I love ewe': Australian farmer mourns beloved aunt with heart-shaped sheep arrangementMan couldn't go to his aunt's funeral so he paid his respects with a novel alternative.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBump in the road: What the Delta outbreak means for $1.25b motorway openingCovid restrictions almost certainly mean the road will be delayed and cost more.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The flight path back for Air NZOur national carrier waiting in the wings for the skies to open up.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily violence survivors urged to use pet shelter in lockdownThe shelter is taking in animals under Covid-19 restrictions as an essential service.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Can you be forced to take annual leave?': Ask us anything on CovidWe answer your questions about Covid 19 and the country's current outbreak.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'There will be a revolt': Outrage as Govt pursues new MIQ in Rotorua"Rotorua has done its fair share of heavy lifting in MIQ for this country."26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Level 3 outside Auckland ripe for the choosing - but would be a risky moveMoving now and lurching back to level 4 later would be a black spot on the PM's judgment.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Be strong, keep the faith': Churchgoers turn out to get testedChurchgoers affected in the country's biggest cluster continue to be urged to get tested.26 Aug 08:43 AM
WorldNSW's top doctor warns state's cases may go 'way above' 1000 a day"People are obviously feeling so frustrated with the length of the restrictions."26 Aug 08:27 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Epidemiologist Sir David Skegg on what the future might look likeEpidemiologist Sir David Skegg on eliminating Covid-19, uncertainty and what the future might look like.Watch26 Aug 08:17 AM
New ZealandLive: Delta outbreak - Rest home worker, Auckland Uni staff member test positiveStaff who worked closely with the positive staff member have gone into self-isolation.26 Aug 07:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: PM, we don't expect perfection but drop the defensivenessThe PM's political broadcast missed the point of the questions being asked.26 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandKidney transplant dad finds out tomorrow when his life-saving surgery will go aheadAgonising wait continues for dying dad.26 Aug 06:57 AM
New ZealandPregnant Kiwi denied emergency MIQ spot 6 timesThe window for her to fly home is fast closing as her pregnancy advances.26 Aug 06:55 AM
WorldCrippled by Covid: The Aussie city running short of food, medical suppliesMore than 20,000 of the city's 70,000-odd population are currently in isolation.26 Aug 06:42 AM
New Zealand68 new Covid cases in community; Virus detected in Christchurch wastewaterThe first wave's peak is expected to hit in the next 48 hours.26 Aug 06:39 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The new Auckland hotel to house positive cases in quarantineHotel to be added to Auckland quarantine options.26 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ's Greg Foran: What's the future for the airlineAirline boss on what the last year has taught him, wage subsidy, outlook for rehired crew.26 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandShould health officials consider booster shots?A number of experts have expressed their view on the topic of booster shots.26 Aug 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDr Graeme Jarvis: Covid-19 vaccine procurement: Counting our blessingsDr Graeme Jarvis on why MBIE was the right choice for vaccine procurement.26 Aug 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCaught in the crossfire over Covid's originsNew York Times: "There were days and weeks when I was extremely afraid."26 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta outbreak | Thursday 26th Aug WrapA daily wrap of all the main developments in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak as New Zealand is plunged into lockdown for the fifth time. Video / Mark Mitchell / Brett PhibbsWatch26 Aug 04:56 AM
OpinionWhat rights do children and parents have when giving consent to be vaccinated?The rollout raises the important issue around children's consent to medical treatment.26 Aug 04:30 AM
TravelUS airline to dock unvaccinated crew payDelta Airlines has begun referring to the variant as B.1.617.2, to avoid confusion.26 Aug 04:23 AM
New Zealand'Dodged a bullet': Has Coromandel escaped Delta outbreak?Relief as it appears no one in the Coromandel has caught Covid, despite initial visit.26 Aug 04:04 AM
