New ZealandNash says Collins' 'anti-vaxxer' claim doesn't dignify responseNash accused of being "defeatist" for saying lockdowns still possible at 80% vaccination.26 Aug 12:27 AM
New ZealandKabul terror threat: Fleeing Kiwis told to stay away from airportTerror threats as overnight NZDF makes second successful evacuation flight. 25 Aug 10:55 PM
PoliticsLive: 'Decent number' of new cases today, peak in next 48 hours; North/South alert level divide likely - expert; New employment agreements could require vaccineDespite record numbers of daily cases, the Government is hopeful it can crush the curve.25 Aug 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: What Covid suppression looks likeEDITORIAL: How is opening up - like Australian PM's proposal - likely to play out?25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Has the Health Ministry's poor Delta preparation left us longer in lockdown?Eight days into the outbreak, 22,000 close contacts - but almost 8000 yet to be reached.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDelta outbreak: Demographic breakdown revealed; 66 children and teens infectedMinistry of Health releases a demographic breakdown of the Covid community cases.25 Aug 05:51 AM
New ZealandMaskless woman arrested after coughing on police officerWoman, 31, and man, 27, were arrested after an incident at a Far North petrol station.25 Aug 04:10 AM
New ZealandChurch cluster: 'It hasn't discriminated. A lot of our elders are affected'More than 100 people who were at a church in Māngere have tested positive for Covid.25 Aug 03:16 AM
New ZealandAuckland's second drive-through vaccination centre opens as nation rushes to get jabbedPush is on for New Zealand vaccination rates to catch up with the rest of the world.24 Aug 11:31 PM
New ZealandTransport Minister says lockdown will likely delay Transmission Gully openingIt's the latest blow to the already delayed $1.25 billion motorway out of Wellington.24 Aug 10:27 PM
New Zealand'NZ can't do that': Aussie PM likens elimination strategy to living in a caveScott Morrison says it is 'absurd' to chase elimination forever in a Delta world24 Aug 06:35 AM
PoliticsWatch: Bloomfield dismisses portrayal of Health Ministry reluctance to increase contact tracingBloomfield and Covid-19 Response Minister appear before the health select committee.24 Aug 03:40 AM
New ZealandNo guests left at Crown Plaza MIQ facility where Covid is suspected to have entered communityNo guests are due to stay in the Crown Plaza MIQ facility in Auckland for two weeks.24 Aug 02:51 AM
New Zealand421 locations of interest include PM's cafe; MIQ staffer has Covid; $480m in wage subsidies paidThere are currently more than 400 locations of interest.24 Aug 12:35 AM
New ZealandAustralia concedes lockdowns are 'unsustainable' as Jacinda Ardern extends delta restrictionsAustralian PM Scott Morrison says continuous lockdowns are "unsustainable".23 Aug 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: PM needs more certainty on key blind spot before any lockdown moveEven with no more cases, NZ outside Auckland could still be in level 4 beyond Friday.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: An unofficial review of where we're atEDITORIAL: NZ won't be free of this threat for years. There's clearly a lot to review now.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocations of interest list grows to more than 400; seven Covid cases at AUTProf Shaun Hendy says NZ dealing with cluster "reaching the upper limit of expectations".23 Aug 04:55 PM
New Zealand48 new locations of interest include Commercial Bay, art gallery, schools and bus routesAuckland school, dentist and the NZ School of Tourism are among new locations of interest.23 Aug 08:49 AM
New ZealandDoes immunity from Pfizer wane? And should MIQ workers get booster shots right now?Some studies have suggested waning immunity for Pfizer against Delta after several months.23 Aug 07:00 AM
BusinessUK appoints MP as trade envoy to NZThe UK now has 36 trade envoys, including Lord Botham, covering 76 countries.23 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandNo rent rise freezes, mortgage deferrals 'at this stage'No sign yet of the mortgage holidays and rent freezes of 2020's lockdown.23 Aug 06:40 AM
New ZealandPM stands behind 'go hard, go early' elimination strategyBut as the new Delta variant of the virus has emerged, PM says the strategy will change.23 Aug 06:38 AM
Lifestyle'Spread your legs' merchandise on sale after Chris Hipkins' slip-upThe last two Covid pressers have led to many memes — and even merchandise.23 Aug 06:07 AM
New ZealandJudith Collins sets vaccination target to avoid lockdownsJudith Collins wants specific vaccine targets, similar to those seen in Australia.23 Aug 05:36 AM
New ZealandBloomfield: Wellington Covid-19 cases 'reassuring'There are eight cases of Covid-19 in the capital.23 Aug 05:30 AM
PoliticsNZ's lockdown extended until midnight Friday; Auckland's for longerToday the country recorded the highest number of daily cases in more than a year.23 Aug 05:11 AM
New ZealandSouth Island 'fortress' still locked down100-plus contacts in the South Island mean it is deemed too soon to come out of level 4.23 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandGlitch in Govt's Covid-19 database sees delays at testing sitesIntermittent network outages mean staff have to use pen and paper to record details.23 Aug 03:50 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Parliament's return delayed by a weekSpeaker Trevor Mallard has delayed the return of Parliament at the request of the PM.23 Aug 03:26 AM
New ZealandTwo people sought in Covid outbreak source investigationOfficials trying to reach two people as source investigation at Crowne Plaza continues.23 Aug 02:16 AM
New Zealand107 Covid cases, 13,000 contacts - hunt for mystery pair who used public walkway next to MIQ hotelThere are 107 cases of Covid in the community.23 Aug 02:16 AM
LifestyleIndependent Republic of the South Island: Split views on lockdown decisionNot everybody agrees the South should be treated differently.23 Aug 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A positive Delta lockdown example from across the ditchQueensland offers some hope New Zealand can crush this cluster and get back on track.22 Aug 05:00 PM
