Business groups disappointed over lockdown extension
Another weekend of lockdown for NZ, with Auckland and Northland in level 4 longer.
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Wellington moving down alert levels despite 14 covid cases
Takeaways, civic construction projects, and recycling will resume at 11.59pm on Tuesday.
Auckland won't need to wait for zero cases to come out of lockdown - Hipkins
Some 30,000 contacts are still waiting to be tested.
Man seriously injured in head-on crash north of Kerikeri
Speed, alcohol not involved in Kapiro Rd smash; both drivers were essential workers.
Extra lockdown 'drip feed ... spin', says Seymour, but medical experts pleased
David Seymour has criticised the Government's response to the latest outbreak.
'Lost 1.5m': Home show organisers hoping for level 2 exemption
Auckland's Home Show is asking the Government for a level 2 exemption.
Experts: Why Auckland is likely to remain in strict lockdown for several weeks
The lockdown is working - but we need to stay the course.
Iwi feel 'sidelined' over police checkpoints
Police checkpoints operating at key Northland entry points; iwi say it's seven days late.
Drifting kayak maroons man on boat
Under alert level 4 water recreation is banned because of the risk to emergency services.
Bump in the road: What the Delta outbreak means for $1.25b motorway opening
Covid restrictions almost certainly mean the road will be delayed and cost more.
Wet wet wet: A soggy weekend is on its way
Rain is expected to hit most of the country tomorrow, and it will be heavy in parts.
What 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.
Let's Get Wellington Moving loses director after less than four months
The $6.4 billion transport plan's board is working to fill the role as soon as possible.
'It's been full on': Covid testing centre staff reveal life on the frontline
They are the frontline in our fight against Covid. These are their stories.
Lockdown no hurdle for teen thieves after car pinched from Auckland mechanic
Auckland couple shocked after under-repair SUV stolen driven in high-speed chase by teen.
'Disastrous': Lower Hutt birthing centre confirms closure
Te Awakairangi Birthing Centre will shut its doors on September 23.
Kabul terror threat: Fleeing Kiwis told to stay away from airport
Terror threats as overnight NZDF makes second successful evacuation flight.
Afghanistan falls: NZ closes door on Afghan resettlement applications
Government cites "rapidly deteriorating situation".
Covid-19 booster shots not needed now but may be in time - expert
The National Party has strongly insisted NZ needs to be ordering boosters now.
Man charged after fatal crash in Christchurch
Man charged in relation to the fatal crash that claimed the life of Rachael Harris in Chch
Roar-some surprise at vaccination clinic
People were surprised to see the four dinosaurs stroll into a Ruakākā vaccination centre.
Had an anti-vax pamphlet? Police want to hear from you
Police say pamphlet delivery is a breach of the current Covid health order.
Drive-through vaccine clinic for Pacific families in Porirua tomorrow
The Porirua clinic will be open on Thursday between 10am and 2pm.
Afghan interpreters resettled in NZ fear Taliban revenge on family left behind
Resettled interpreters have been pleading their cases for family for up to four years.
Green light for Wellington's $350m walking, cycling, public transport plan
Councillors warned not to pick things apart in push to get $6.4b transport plan moving.
Kabul airport gauntlet: Elation, relief as NZ group reach friendly forces
Group including elderly woman in wheelchair gets over sewage-filled canal to NZ soldiers.
One new community case in Wellington, bringing total to 12
The Wellington case was one of 63 new cases announced today.
Butchers losing sleep, claims supply prioritised for supermarkets
One Wellington butcher says half of his order from a chicken company didn't turn up today.
Man injured in Papatoetoe shooting incident
Police are investigating another shooting incident in Auckland.
Afghanistan falls: Former NZ prime ministers on 'heart-breaking' Taliban takeover
Sir John Key and Helen Clark sceptical of Taliban claims.
Kaipara Mayor to Govt: Don't drop our alert level
Only matter of time Delta variant is in Northland - Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith
Delta outbreak: Lockdown letterbox drop for anti-vax leaflets
Concern false information could hit New Zealand's vaccine rate, endangering health.
Council boss Fell resigns
'We now have a very effective organisation, which makes me immensely proud.'
Wellington residents more unhappy with council than ever before
Just 16 per cent of those surveyed are satisfied with the city council's decision making.