AirlinesAir New Zealand's 48-hour scramble to get 50,000 Kiwis homeAir New Zealand CEO Greg Foran has outlined a plan for the lockdown.17 Aug 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateCovid-19 coronavirus: Will lockdown hit NZ's sharemarket?Last year when NZ went into level 4 lockdown the sharemarket was hit hard.17 Aug 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCan the vaccinated develop long Covid after a breakthrough infection?New York Times: Risk of post-Covid problems after a breakthrough infection isn't known.17 Aug 08:14 PM
New ZealandNew location of interest as four new Delta Covid cases, Auckland Hospital nurse tests positive - all linked to Devonport tradesmanA fully vaccinated nurse at Auckland Hospital has tested positive.17 Aug 08:07 PM
OpinionWhy aren't lockdowns crushing the virus in Australia?Lockdowns in Australia haven't been able to crush new transmissions.17 Aug 06:35 PM
WorldIllegal Melbourne engagement party spreads virus againSix people have so far tested positive for Covid after attending the St Kilda party.17 Aug 06:33 PM
New Zealand15 locations of interest, 23 'exposure events' in Auckland and CoromandelFind out what locations of interest are linked to the latest case.17 Aug 06:32 PM
New ZealandCoromandel mayor: I won't use Covid Tracer app, despite caseSandra Goudie says she's not in the habit of scanning - and that won't change.17 Aug 06:17 PM
New ZealandWhy do the vaccinated have to lock down?The World Health Organisation has said the vaccinated should still wear a mask.17 Aug 06:14 PM
New Zealand'Shocked': Coromandel cafe hosted infected Devonport man three timesUmu Cafe says it is shocked after news that a Covid positive man visited their cafe.17 Aug 06:13 PM
New ZealandAlert level 4: What Wellingtonians need to knowHere's what Wellingtonians need to know at alert level four lockdown.17 Aug 06:10 PM
BusinessCovid lockdown: Wage Subsidy Scheme available nationallyEmployers can apply if they expect a loss of 40% of revenue due to Covid restrictions.17 Aug 06:10 PM
New ZealandRobertson: There will be enough power, but cable won't be fixed overnightGrant Robertson said the cable that caused the power emergency won't be fixed overnight.17 Aug 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: What worked last year may not work against DeltaCovid is coming, ready or not.17 Aug 04:37 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Why we should all be worried, and the signs of optimism to look for todayANALYSIS: The infection's source is a key clue for how far the virus might have spread17 Aug 04:37 PM
New ZealandLevel 4 lockdown rules - all you need to know, including schools, shopping, exerciseAll New Zealand primary and secondary schools are closed.17 Aug 04:36 PM
New ZealandWhere to get a Covid-19 test in Auckland tomorrowMore testing sites would be opened following the new community case.17 Aug 10:29 AM
New ZealandAir New Zealand, Jetstar operating normal flight schedules for next 48 hours"We want to remind customers that we've been here before."17 Aug 09:29 AM
New Zealand'70-80 people' in Coromandel bar on each night that positive case visitedThere is no known link between the community case and the border.17 Aug 07:39 AM
VideoCovid19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Huge queues at supermarket in WaihiDespite pleas not to go panic buying, supermarkets are seeing huge crowds tonight. Video / Stacey BealeWatch17 Aug 07:33 AM
New ZealandCovid19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Government to trigger income supportAugust 17 2021 The Covid-19 wage subsidy will be available to businesses across the country, not just Auckland and Coromandel.Watch17 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandLockdown: Schools to close for everyone this time, even children of essential workersThere has been a confirmed Covid-19 community case in Auckland, officials confirmed.17 Aug 07:20 AM
New ZealandLockdown at midnight: What you can and can't do in level 4Auckland, Coromandel in level 4 for seven days, rest of NZ for three days from midnight.17 Aug 06:58 AM
New ZealandWhat level-4 lockdown means for you: Everyone asked to wear a mask when they leave homeAucklanders are being urged to wear masks and to avoid panic buying at supermarkets.17 Aug 06:32 AM
New ZealandKiwis rush to supermarkets despite pleas not to panic-buyPeople are being urged not to panic buy groceries this evening after lockdown announced.17 Aug 06:19 AM
VideoFocus Live: Covid-19 - alert level 4 lockdown from midnightAugust 17 2021 Auckland and Coromandel will go into level 4 lockdown for seven days – and the rest of the country for three days – from 11.59pm tonight.Watch17 Aug 06:00 AM
BusinessCovid case hits Kiwi dollar, raises questions about OCR callThe first OCR rise in seven years could be on hold as Covid case forces a re-think.17 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandVaccinations suspended for 48hrs - nationwide lockdownGeneral practices would move into a predominantly virtual consultation model.17 Aug 05:29 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldDelta surge drives home painful truth: Covid isn't going awayNew York Times: The new flood of cases has forced people to recalibrate.17 Aug 05:00 AM
OpinionDerek ChengDerek Cheng: Auckland Covid case could trigger a swift, hard lockdownOPINION: Chris Hipkins has already warned a hard lockdown would be the go-to for Delta.17 Aug 04:10 AM
New ZealandCovid19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Shoppers rush to Auckland Countdown following community caseShoppers rush to Auckland supermarkets following the announcement of a community case of Covid-19. Video / SuppliedWatch17 Aug 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCovid-19: Are delta symptoms different?New York Times: The most prevalent symptoms seen among people with delta variant.17 Aug 02:59 AM
WorldNSW records 452 cases, Victoria 'at the brink' as curfew begins, ACT cluster growsNSW police enforce lockdown compliance while a curfew comes into effect in Melbourne.17 Aug 02:00 AM
