New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus: NZ's Covid-19 death toll rises to 26North Shore patient who died at the weekend confirmed as NZ's 26th Covid-related death.16 Feb 01:00 AM
PoliticsNo new Covid cases, but 'too soon to speculate' about alert levelsMore than 3000 people were swabbed in a testing blitz.16 Feb 12:42 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: No new Covid-19 cases; 'too soon to speculate' about alert level changeThere are no new Covid-19 cases in the community - the Government says it will be going deep into Wednesday before making a call on the status of the country's alert levels.Watch16 Feb 12:28 AM
New ZealandSuburb at centre of outbreak hunkers down; long waits for testsLong queues at Papatoetoe High School testing site this morning.15 Feb 11:06 PM
New ZealandNurse in MIQ hotel reveals tiring conditions for workersThe nurse said she was one of those who were leaving due to overworking.15 Feb 08:55 PM
New ZealandLocations of interest list grows after second visit to dairy emergesPeople visiting a corner dairy in South Auckland on Friday, Saturday asked to be tested.15 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandLSG Sky Chefs employees 'following all the rules' - unionThe Government is considering expanding mandatory testing to more workers near the border.15 Feb 08:13 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: What you need to know as the lockdown continuesAny change to alert levels won't be announced until Wednesday afternoon.15 Feb 07:12 PM
New ZealandSeaside village 'cut off' after shock Covid checkpoint shift; Mayor calls for changeThere's no way out of Port Waikato unless you're "brave and hardy".15 Feb 05:24 PM
New ZealandConcerns over lack of mask wearing at Auckland AirportEpidemiologist Michael Baker said the rules are too 'ambiguous' around wearing masks.15 Feb 07:37 AM
New ZealandCalls to Healthline quadrupleCalls to Healthline have quadrupled since news of the country moving up alert levels.15 Feb 04:18 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: No new community cases today, first vaccine doses have arrivedPM Jacinda Ardern and director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield this afternoon gave an update on the three Valentine's Day cases, all of which are within one family.Watch15 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandNo new Covid community cases; Six contacts of Akl family test negativeThe community cases plunged Auckland into a 72-hour lockdown.15 Feb 01:25 AM
PoliticsWatch: Government keeping 'an open mind' to latest source of outbreak - VerrallThe minister and infectious diseases expert encourages anyone with symptoms to get tested.14 Feb 09:25 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Kiwis urged to use Covid tracer app as latest cases admit not being regular usersThe latest outbreak is a reminder for people to use the Covid-19 tracer app, experts say.14 Feb 09:23 PM
New ZealandNew Plymouth mayor urges residents to get testedNeil Holdom also wants people to stop being complacent with scanning in.14 Feb 09:05 PM
New ZealandCovid-infected student was in school for one or two days, principal saysPrincipal says the community's response was anxiety and worry.14 Feb 07:06 PM
New ZealandCovid 19: Here are the rules of alert level 3 and 2 lockdownAuckland is now in alert level 3, while the rest of New Zealand is in alert level 2.14 Feb 06:19 PM
New Zealand'Police will turn you back' - Mayor's warning to Aucklanders fleeing lockdownGoff says he will be speaking to the Government on support needed with recovery.14 Feb 05:37 PM
New ZealandLive: Auckland at level 3; rest of NZ at 2 - what you need to knowA sudden and dramatic change in NZ's alert levels after three positive cases.14 Feb 03:22 PM
VideoFocus Live: Auckland shifted to Alert Level 3, rest of NZ to level 2After three community cases were announced in Auckland, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that the region will shift to alert level 3 and the rest of NZ to alert level 2 from 11.59pm Sunday. Video / Ministry of HealthWatch14 Feb 06:56 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Covid patient dies in hospital, two new cases in MIQInvestigations after person with Covid dies after hospital admission for another condition12 Feb 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLockdown mums left frightened, alone in hospital with calls for help unansweredMedication wasn't given on time or was left out of reach, the women say.11 Feb 08:58 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Covid-19 vaccine arrives in NZ next weekThe Covid-19 vaccine will be given to border workers from Saturday of next week, PM Jacinda Ardern told reporters today.Watch11 Feb 07:04 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Tracer App cost $6.4 million to set upThe costs include $300,000 for security.11 Feb 04:25 AM
New Zealand'Tired and stressed' MIQ nurses warn 'we're going to get sloppy'The MIQ nurses said they feel they are "drowning" do to understaffing and pay issues.08 Feb 06:47 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsSuperyacht city: Who'll be watching America's Cup in styleWho'll be out watching the America's Cup on a superyacht and what will it cost?08 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandWomen who gave birth in lockdown felt 'abandoned, alone and devastated'"I cried the whole night," one new mother said of her hospital stay.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand$100k a month to stay alive: Uni lecturer's fight for survivalTwo weeks ago she was healthy, now she needs a huge sum just to stay alive.06 Feb 02:00 AM
VideoFocus Live: New Hamilton Covid-19 community caseDirector of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay said the public health risk was low but the Ministry was "scratching our heads a little" on the cases linked to the Pullman Hotel. Video / Ministry of HealthWatch06 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandFamily member of Covid community cases tests positiveThe new case has been isolating since last week.04 Feb 02:45 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Dr Ashley Bloomfield on the Covid-19 vaccine rolloutDr Ashley Bloomfield said the Covid vaccine was still due in New Zealand by the end of March, but officials were ready to start jabs sooner if the stock arrived earlier.Watch03 Feb 01:45 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern reveals Covid-19 vaccine timelineMedsafe has conditionally approved the Pfizer vaccine for use in New Zealand and the first Kiwis to get it will be MIQ workers and their families.Watch03 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandThree new Covid cases in MIQThe Ministry of Health says there are no new cases in the community.02 Feb 11:45 PM
