New Zealand'Never easy to say goodbye': Friend of latest Covid death describes 'loving' manA friend of the man asked for the whānau's privacy to be respected.06 Oct 03:48 AM
New ZealandPicnics and playdates resume - but confusion continues over playgroundsAuckland enjoys its first day of further reduced restrictions in level 3 today.05 Oct 10:13 PM
New ZealandLive: Taxi driver tests positive, more Raglan cases - Cabinet faces grim scenarioA newborn baby has tested positive for Covid at Auckland's North Shore Hospital.03 Oct 10:24 PM
New ZealandPolice hub shut down after exposure to Covid-infected arrested womanThe North Shore Policing Centre custody unit was exposed to Delta and is now closed.26 Sep 11:48 PM
New ZealandTouch rugby, icecream and sunbathing ... Aucklanders urged to 'do the right thing' after level 3 breachesOutdoor mask mandate might be needed if case numbers rise, public health expert says.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland restaurant offers free pizza if you're fully vaccinatedThe promotion is to help put an end to Covid-19, says Venice owner Nahush Rajgor.25 Sep 09:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVaxxed or not? Our new social chat - and looming conflictForty years ago the Springbok Tour was our great divider. In 2021, will it be vax status?24 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We have a chance here': Lawyers say teen charged with threat to kill non-Muslims can be saved from extremismCan a teenager charged with death threat be saved from radicalisation?23 Sep 07:02 AM
New Zealand23 Covid cases revealed as Auckland enjoys first day of level 3Twenty two of today's cases are linked to the rest of the outbreak.22 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandUp to 20 hospital staff stood down after contact with Covid positive manMan evaded security staff by hiding in a lift before spending half an hour in a ward.21 Sep 02:12 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Children, parents and staff at Waikato school urged to get testedMore locations are expected to be announced throughout today.20 Sep 01:25 AM
New ZealandLive: Sting in the tail - Waikato Covid cases threat to Auckland alert changeWill Auckland move out of alert level 4 and will Waikato move up a level?19 Sep 11:40 PM
New ZealandPensioner charged $4442 for 5 months' water, Watercare threatens debt collectorsThe 80-year-old grew increasingly anxious as the exorbitant payment demands arrived.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNon-Muslim death threat allegations back in courtThreat to kill non-Muslims.14 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandAucklanders in lockdown face anxious wait ahead of Cabinet decisionCabinet's decision may come down to how many unlinked cases are being found.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Human error': Vaccine ads worked despite typo, say health officialsThey spelt "vaccine" incorrectly.11 Sep 04:53 AM
New ZealandAuckland lockdown future still unclear after rise in cases - expertsCase information from the weekend will be essential to Cabinet's decision on Monday.11 Sep 02:20 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Severe thunderstorms hit Auckland, NorthlandHeavy rain blew through many areas in Northland and Auckland.10 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Have you been to one of these places? You need to get testedMystery Covid positive cases have resulted in new locations of interest being released.10 Sep 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Russian roulette' - Auckland DHB under fire over visitor numbers, claims of patient sex in shared room'It's totally unsafe and unacceptable,' says health and safety rep.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOriginal complainant glad to see Crowne Plaza MIQ changesThe source of the outbreak may never be discovered.08 Sep 06:03 AM
New ZealandNZ's Delta outbreak turns deadly – Auckland woman dies in hospitalThe woman had a number of underlying health conditions, the Ministry of Health says.04 Sep 05:43 PM
New ZealandAll major hospitals in Auckland build more specialist roomsNegative pressure rooms prevent Covid-19 Delta virus spreading to other areas.01 Sep 07:50 PM
New ZealandCan you visit your loved ones in hospital under Level 4? It depends where you liveSome hospitals allow two visitors, others one support person in "extreme" circumstances.01 Sep 06:30 AM
New ZealandFatal crash: Car hits parked speed camera van, police worker fighting for lifeA second person was seriously injured in crash involving a car and a van.30 Aug 02:26 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Auckland apartments added to listThe overall number of locations of interest has dropped this morning.30 Aug 02:09 AM
New ZealandLive: 28 locations of interest added as lockdown day 12 begins; 82 new Covid cases with tough week aheadThe curve is bending, says one expert, but not fast enough.28 Aug 05:07 PM
New ZealandCovid costs job, delays proposal and disrupts wedding - but bride-to-be still smilingCovid-19 might be the great disruptor. But it's no match for love.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWipeout: Level 4-breaking surfer bails as police launch nears; fishermen given warningIt was less Point Break and more point escape for a rule-breaking surfer this morning.27 Aug 09:46 PM
New Zealand'It's been full on': Covid testing centre staff reveal life on the frontlineThey are the frontline in our fight against Covid. These are their stories.26 Aug 04:00 AM
New Zealand62 new cases in community; Positive case in Warkworth; Six sub-clusters emergeTotal number of community cases in the outbreak has passed 200.25 Aug 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseOpinion: Testing chaos a consequence of Govt cautionWill we ever get mass-testing right?22 Aug 05:51 AM
New ZealandAuckland Covid testing centre closing at 4.30pm to prevent staff burnoutThose in the queue who miss out will be given priority cards for tomorrow morning.21 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandWelcome to 'Deltaport': Iconic sign hit by late-night vandalThe "Devo-stating" change was made by bubble-busting vandals who struck at night.21 Aug 02:59 AM
