Six months with Covid: The inside story of NZ's extraordinary fight
It's the half-year anniversary of our first case of Covid-19. What's been happening?
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Remember what level 2 was like? Here's a refresher on what it means - and what's changed.
Bid to extend Transmission Gully quarry consent by five years
Residents are livid and say they face years of 'living inside hell'.
'Alert level 2.5': Expert calls for masks at schools and workplaces
Dr Michael Baker wants wider mask use than public transport, but not all experts agree.
iPhone users report trouble with NZ Covid Tracer App
The NZ Covid Tracer app hasn't been scanning diary entries for some iPhone users.
James Shaw urges voters not to ditch Greens over 'one mistake'
Finance Minister Grant Robertson has ruled out pulling money for the exclusive school.
185 stranded Kiwis: Chartered South African mercy flight denied authorisation
For many families separated by the outbreak of Covid, the flight was their last chance.
Shane Jones outspends PM again – doubling her ministerial expense bill
Jones spent almost $30,000 on his ministerial expense account – Ardern spent half that.
Resurgence Wage Subsidy: $33 million paid out in first week
The various schemes have helped 1.7 million-plus jobs, paid out more than $13.4 billion.
Up for auction: Artwork features Ardern and Bloomfield as superheroes
You could score an original art piece featuring Dr Ashley Bloomfield as Superman.
12 new Covid cases: 5 in the community; 11 people in hospital
Four of the new community cases are linked to the "mini cluster".
Robertson shot down $20b in Covid spending pitches from fellow ministers
Finance Minister only approved $3b of $23b, documents show.
Māori Party puts all its eggs in the Tāmaki Makaurau basket
John Tamihere needs to win the seat if the Māori Party wants to make it to Parliament
Up in smoke: Cigarette sales plunge by almost 200 million a year
About 2132 million cigarettes were sold last year - 193 million fewer than 2018.
Simon Wilson: If you think it's hard here, what about Ireland?
At the six-month anniversary of Covid in New Zealand we have good reason to give thanks.
'No U-turns' on housing post-election: minister
'Determined that housing doesn't look like it did post-GFC' - Woods
Aussie PM: No one's raised mosque gunman extradition
Winston Peters says 'depraved' terrorist should be sent back to Australia.
Deporting mosque gunman would require new law - Justice Minister
Andrew Little says Australians can only be deported after completing their sentence.
Clear, trustworthy information needed to stop anti-vaxxers undermining Covid vacination
Health teams need to consult widely with the community about Covid vaccination plans.
Masks mandatory from Monday: Everything you need to know
Not wearing a mask on public transport punishable by $300 infringement notice.
Community work for isolation booze run
Queenstown man sentenced to 40 hours' community service, must pay $1000 for TV damage.
Analysis | Why it's time for a more strategic approach to Covid-19
COMMENT: NZ has done a good job reacting to Covid, now we must manage it constructively.
A sweet and sewer offer for Gerry Brownlee
Parliament's week ends with a mystery and a date: to the sewerage system.
PM unveils hundreds of millions for NZ access to Covid vaccine
Jacinda Ardern is updating the Government's Covid-19 vaccine strategy this morning
Cluster disconnect mystery - church, wedding at centre of new tests
Ashley Bloomfield is downplaying the possibility that a new cluster has been found
Watch live: PM to unveil vaccine strategy for NZ and Pacific
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has shared today's Covid-19 fighting plans on Instagram.
Speeding fines, police pursuits increased during lockdown
There have been more fines issued during lockdown than during the same period last year.
'No evidence of financial impropriety': Probe into America's Cup funding released
The Govt probe into America's Cup funds has been released.
Son of dying dad: Govt needs to show more compassion on exemptions
Two people who rushed home to be with dying relatives share their isolation experiences.
National's 'gone by lunchtime' comments on water 'stupid, 'reckless' – Govt
National say the rules would be 'gone by lunchtime' – but Govt Ministers hit back.
Five new virus cases and new 'mini-cluster' - wedding guests on alert
Ashley Bloomfield says a 'mini-cluster' has been identified
Ardern and Collins go head-to-head at Question Time
Collins on attack over Government decision to not extend the wage subsidy scheme.
'Anti the NZ way' – Collins continues offensive over Govt's refusal to extend wage subsidy
National Party leader says the policy should be extended for another week.
Covid testing blitz: Government targets South Auckland
The Government will test 70,000 people in the next seven days – many asymptomatic.