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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDerek Cheng: Ongoing lockdown for Auckland, but for how long? And what's the Plan B?Aucklanders will be in level 4 beyond Tuesday. They will want an indication of how long.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: Tributes to Sir Michael CullenOPINION: A longer lockdown, Taiwanese cherry trees, cycle lanes and masked TV reporters.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLOTR fallout: $35m Auckland Film Studios rebuild being 'reviewed'The review of "milestone" studio rebuild comes barely two weeks after it was announced.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Third AUT student tests positive as church cluster emerges within 72 casesOne new case is in Wellington, the others are in Auckland.22 Aug 04:51 PM
New ZealandCovid record-keeping to become mandatory at all levels - but retail exemptCovid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins broke the news at the 1pm press conference.22 Aug 02:40 AM
New ZealandFive changes NZ can make to fight Delta outbreakNZ should consider pausing international flights while it tackles outbreak, experts say.21 Aug 11:48 PM
New ZealandFirst vaccine drive-through underway at airportThe event at the Park and Ride site at Auckland Airport is set to give 1000 jabs today.21 Aug 10:10 PM
New Zealand'I am sure we will beat this': Why Michael Baker is optimistic about Delta outbreak"We should see it peak very soon, actually - just this week."21 Aug 09:49 PM
New ZealandOpen butchers, greengrocers to reduce pressure on supermarkets - Retail NZ"Greengrocers, butchers, bakers should be allowed to open."21 Aug 09:04 PM
New ZealandFree childcare for essential workers from tomorrow - HipkinsScheme is for essential workers who have no other childcare provisions available to them.21 Aug 08:51 PM
New ZealandAll heroes wear masks: Mandatory masks 'here to stay', says top expertMandatory mask wearing is here to stay, a top epidemiologist says.21 Aug 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: What happens after vaccine roll outScientist says elimination is unsustainable once borders open. "Covid will slip through."21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Delta lockdown could be the last strawOPINION: Given the state of NZ's vax rollout and ICUs, what else could the Government do?21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRecord vaccine doses given, but anger at cancelled appointmentsWoman has to wait a month after her vaccine appointment was cancelled without notice.21 Aug 03:33 AM
New Zealand'Isis bride' Suhayra Aden arrives in NZThe PM confirmed last month that Aden and her two children would return to NZ.21 Aug 02:17 AM
New ZealandSupport available for whānau and communities affected by COVID-19Communities are encouraged to access support through MSD and Whānau Ora.20 Aug 11:45 PM
New ZealandElderly Rotorua couple turned away from vaccination while DHB gives PPE trainingLakes DHB says as of Friday the vaccination centres are up and running again.20 Aug 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Don't be surprised if case numbers surge this weekendAlarmed over cases in Wellington? Here's why they shouldn't have come as a surprise.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxBusiness Hub: Icehouse execs' tax advice for the GovtThe business incubator and venture capital outfit celebrates 20 years - and looks ahead.20 Aug 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhere to now for $26b construction sector?Builders and contractors had to secure their sites fast on Wednesday.20 Aug 05:18 AM
