New ZealandCovid-19: Why aren't we testing close contacts twice?Experts question why close contacts are tested fewer times than returning travellers.19 Aug 04:06 AM
New Zealand'I got bad advice': Disgraced soon-to-be former MP Hamish Walker breaks silenceWalker says he has 'moved on' from the saga that cost him his job19 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandSix new cases - more defence staff called in; Govt to hire own hotel guardsThere have been over 100,000 test results so far since the latest outbreak emerged.19 Aug 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDerek ChengDerek Cheng: What Govt says is happening v what Health Ministry is actually doingThe giant chasm between what the Govt says is happening and what the ministry is doing.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM accused of 'verbal gymnastics' over border worker testingAfter a ministerial statement and speeches from MPs, question time kicks off around 3pm.18 Aug 04:47 AM
New Zealand'Patently wrong' Don: PM shoots down Trump's NZ Covid claimJacinda Ardern has hit back at Donald Trump.18 Aug 02:56 AM
New ZealandCovid-positive hotel worker with cough passed health check; 13 new cases todayA Covid-19 case has emerged that appears to be unconnected to the South Auckland cluster.18 Aug 02:10 AM
New ZealandCollins intends to prove Ardern 'entirely wrong' in Parliament todayCollins and many of her National MPs are back in Parliament.17 Aug 10:05 PM
New ZealandNZ's new normal - level 1.5? Ardern points finger in border debacleAshley Bloomfield seems to be pitching a pseudo level 1.5 – the Govt appears open to it.17 Aug 08:17 PM
New ZealandDodged a bullet? Health Minister says outbreak was detected at critical time'It does appear we've managed to get there just on the moment it was critical.'17 Aug 06:25 PM
BusinessWage subsidy scheme's $510m extension: Here's who is eligibleDetails of who can claim extended wage subsidy unveiled by Finance Minister.17 Aug 05:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: Nine new cases of Covid-19 today; five people in hospitalJacinda Ardern says it's unfair to assume Ashley Bloomfield misled her on border testing.17 Aug 01:45 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Challenging times' but new election date can be catered for, says commissionPM has announced the election has been moved from September 19 to October 17.17 Aug 12:24 AM
New Zealand13 new cases: 'Vile slurs' - social media warnings after family targeted; coolstore the best lead in outbreakHow many new cases of Covid-19 are there today?16 Aug 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSasha Borissenko on dissolving Parliament, the election date and lockdownLegal issues from the Covid lockdown.16 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandFewer than 50,000 foreign students left in NZThe figures show the impact of Covid-19 border restrictions.16 Aug 02:10 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters maintains border breach led to NZ outbreakNew Zealand First leader stands by claims there is a border security issue.16 Aug 01:09 AM
BusinessNo penalties: Tauranga port workers reassured amid Covid testing rushThe port estimates 6000 people have been onsite since July 21 and will need to be tested.15 Aug 10:12 PM
New ZealandMBIE approves 33 to join family in isolation facilitiesExemptions are granted where public health risk can be strictly managed, MIQ says.15 Aug 09:58 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister faces increasing pressure over another major testing blunderChris Hipkins has accepted responsibility but stopped short of apologising for blunder.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Govt failed to prepare for return of CovidCOMMENT: This week we watched health authorities fail at virtually every task.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Campaigning amid Covid means pared-back election dramaEDITORIAL: What could an election campaign look like during a lockdown?15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Covid-19 lockdown kills balanced discussionComment: When did we all get so binary and, in some cases, bats*** crazy?15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeven new Covid cases today - 6 linked to cluster, 1 being investigatedHipkins said this morning the new cases all appear to be linked to the Auckland cluster.15 Aug 02:44 AM
New ZealandAuckland quarantine hotel evacuated after fire alarm goes offQuestions were asked at the 1pm press conference about the evacuation.15 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandHealth Minister frustrated, disappointed by misleading border testing adviceChris Hipkins says the level of testing of frontline border staff is not good enough.15 Aug 12:32 AM
New ZealandTesting times: Auckland v rest of NZ - is this the day Covid silently crept in?'We have got rid of Covid before, Ardern says, 'and we can do all of that again.'14 Aug 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDerek ChengDerek Cheng: Jacinda Ardern's consistent, safe approach - with wriggle roomGovernment must learn lessons as well as continue the good work in containing outbreak.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: NZ to maintain current alert levels for 12 more daysThere were 13 new community transmission cases announced this afternoon.14 Aug 08:10 AM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Will we comply with extended lockdown?COMMENT: I'm not convinced how compliant Aucklanders will be this time around.14 Aug 07:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland Mayor Phil Goff on lockdown extension: 'Do not panic buy'Phil Goff says he's glad the city is not going into level 4.14 Aug 06:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDerek ChengDerek Cheng: Astonishing Govt failure to follow through on watertight borderThe Government said it would do regular testing of asymptomatic border workers. In June.14 Aug 03:57 AM
New ZealandAussie health chief says NZ's virus strategy 'very dangerous'The NZ Govt's decision to lift coronavirus restrictions has been criticised.14 Aug 03:35 AM
New ZealandNational board member resigns after using alter ego 'Merv' in talkback callRoger Bridge had called to complain about his party's candidate selection process.14 Aug 03:34 AM
