New ZealandCovid Wgtn scare: Govt believes infected Sydney tourist has Delta variant - HipkinsKey question remains if traveller had 'explosive' Delta variant.24 Jun 04:42 AM
New ZealandMIQ spots booked out until November, more on the wayRoom bookings for December are likely to be available next month.24 Jun 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCovid surge in Africa raises fears of a calamity like India'sNew York Times: The pandemic is worsening in Africa as more contagious variants spread.24 Jun 02:24 AM
WorldSydney cluster grows to 48, Govt minister tests positive The Sydney Covid-19 outbreak grows to 48 - Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall tests positive. Video / Sky News Australia Watch24 Jun 02:23 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern speaks to the media in AshburtonFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on the travel bubble with AustraliaWatch24 Jun 01:45 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: No new Covid-19 cases after 7000 testsThere are no new cases of Covid-19 in the community or in MIQ to report.Watch24 Jun 01:00 AM
World'Scariest period': Sydney's outbreak surges to 48Some health experts are urging the state government to put Sydney into lockdown.24 Jun 12:15 AM
New ZealandBubble settings need to change, as Government too 'complacent'- expert'Review of the bubble now needed, as well as an urgent upgrade of the alert-level system.'24 Jun 12:01 AM
New ZealandFirst shot: New Zealanders trial new Chinese Covid vaccineA group of 1000 New Zealanders are being guinea pigs for the new Chinese covid vaccine.23 Jun 11:20 PM
New ZealandWellington man whose father died from Covid-19 frustrated over testing process"The staff were all sort of just standing around."23 Jun 11:07 PM
World'Most important data': China deleted early pandemic info say researchersScientist reveal early sequences of the virus genome were deleted by Chinese researchers.23 Jun 10:45 PM
WorldQueensland records three new community casesThe three cases are linked to the flight attendant who tested positive on the weekend.23 Jun 10:22 PM
New ZealandCovid in NZ: Wellington's Taranaki St testing site fully booked todayIncreased demand for Covid-19 testing is expected to continue today.23 Jun 10:18 PM
New ZealandLockdown harmed Kiwi kids – shocking new study findsAvoiding hospitals and reduced access to healthcare contributed to worse outcomes.23 Jun 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe Delta variant: What scientists knowNew York Times: Answers to some common questions about the Delta variant.23 Jun 08:52 PM
WorldCalls for Sydney lockdown as NSW minister tests positiveSome experts have repeated calls for the city to go into a "short, sharp" lockdown.23 Jun 08:50 PM
New Zealand'$7m overdue': MIQ staff struggle to identify who needs to pay for stayOfficials say total amount earned by scheme falls well short of the expected revenue.23 Jun 08:15 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins gives the latest update on Wellington's first day in Level 2Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins tells Newstalk ZB’s Tim Dower what would be required to lift restrictions after 72 hours. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch23 Jun 08:10 PM
New ZealandWait continues for genomic test results after Covid scare - HipkinsWith the Wellington region on level 2, time will tell if the virus has spread.23 Jun 07:17 PM
WorldCovid 19: Fears over new Delta Plus mutationConcern that highly infectious Delta variant doesn't respond to lab-produced antibodies.23 Jun 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Lockdown looming in Wellington? Very possibly, but depends how the dice rollRestrictions in Sydney (37 cases) and Wellington (no cases) will start at the same time.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A nation on edge once moreEditorial: New Zealanders have tools of protection at their disposal, and must use them.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly Covid variant 'could be anywhere in NZ'Expert: 'It can go either way. We just have to wait and see.'23 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldCovid infections in Fiji soar - four deaths reportedFiji has recorded 279 positive Covid-19 infections in the 24 hours to 8am Wednesday.23 Jun 10:55 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Wellington region moves to alert level 2An Australian tourist who visited the capital on the weekend tested positive for Covid-19.23 Jun 08:51 AM
New ZealandStricter measures urged if 'explosive' Delta variant identifiedThe Covid-19 Response Minister says an outbreak in the Capital is 'low-risk'.23 Jun 08:39 AM
New Zealand'Absolute shambles': Te Papa worker turned away from Covid testing station"I'm trying to do the right thing but the system is so bad it makes you think why bother?"23 Jun 07:51 AM
WorldCovid-19: The number that shows Sydney lockdown is imminentContract tracers may be fighting a losing battle to contain latest outbreak, warn experts.23 Jun 07:32 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAurecon leases part of $250m Mansons TCLM blockFrom Newmarket to Air NZ at 185 Fanshawe St then back to Newmarket next November.23 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThey voted for Brexit, but not the giant truck park that came with itNew York Times: A formerly idyllic village now has to deal with a floodlit eyesore.23 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandWellington now in alert level 2; Tourist's four close contacts negativeRestrictions for the region will stay in place until 11.59pm on Sunday.23 Jun 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesVaccinated Air NZ crew spared hotel isolation after US tripsCrew who haven't had the jab still face days in isolation and more routes are covered.23 Jun 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwi Covid antibody tester Pictor to raise $7 millionThe test can be used to determine if someone has had Covid or the vaccine.23 Jun 05:36 AM
New ZealandWellington Airport location of interest warningsTe Papa is one of 16 potential exposure sites identified in Wellington so far.23 Jun 05:14 AM
