PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe PM's six hours that led to Auckland's lockdownMinisters meeting was 'a mix of disappointment, sadness, bracing for what was next'.12 Aug 06:04 AM
New ZealandNational under fire for 'nonsense' theoryWhat did Jacinda Ardern know about the Covid-19 cases and when? PM responds.12 Aug 05:41 AM
New ZealandLockdown exodus - police turn around 30-40 vehicles at checkpointsThames-Coromandel Mayor Sandra Goudie hopes people fleeing don't have Covid-19.12 Aug 05:14 AM
New ZealandFour more 'probables' linked to community Covid casesAll are linked to the community-based cases revealed last night.12 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Four more probable cases linked to Wednesday's community Covid-19 casesThere are four more probable Covid-19 cases in NZ - all linked to the community based cases revealed last night - as well as one additional case in managed isolation. Video / Chris TarpeyWatch12 Aug 04:44 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Judith Collins calls for election to be delayedNational leader Judith Collins has called for the election to be delayed. She called on PM Jacinda Ardern to shift the election "until a date later in November". Video / Chris TarpeyWatch12 Aug 03:31 AM
New ZealandExpert: 'Five to six dozen' Covid cases could be out there'We think there is a possibility of five to six of dozen active infectious cases.'12 Aug 03:27 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Police set up checkpoints around AucklandPolice have set up roadblocks around the wider Auckland area in a bid to stop further community spread of the deadly Covid-19 virus. Video / Will TraffordWatch12 Aug 02:09 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: New Covid-19 cases travelled to Rotorua while showing symptomsTwo of the new Covid cases travelled to Rotorua while showing virus symptoms and visited tourism spots. People in Rotorua will need to be vigilant, Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said. Video / Chris TarpeyWatch12 Aug 01:16 AM
New ZealandPolicing lockdown: Roadblocks to isolate wider Auckland areaCheckpoints will be established as part of the level 3 lockdown.12 Aug 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDerek ChengDerek Cheng: Why Auckland should be prepared for lockdown lite beyond FridayTesting numbers have been low since the end of June. Has the ministry dropped the ball?12 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandCovid cases travelled to Rotorua while showing symptoms, visited tourism sitesA positive case travelled out of Auckland over the weekend.12 Aug 12:51 AM
New ZealandMoney company, cool store at centre of outbreak: Case had been off sick for 9 daysA man has tested positive and now his office colleagues are falling sick too.11 Aug 11:33 PM
New ZealandWorst-case outcome: Aucklanders could be in lockdown for seven weeksExperts say it will come down to how far the virus has spread within the community.11 Aug 10:46 PM
New ZealandAuckland motorways clogged amid supermarket rush, planned maintenanceNZTA warned motorists of delays due to scheduled works.11 Aug 06:14 PM
New Zealand'Catastrophic': Call for calm as Auckland plunged back into lockdownThere are four new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. Auckland is again in lockdown.11 Aug 06:05 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Auckland returns to level 3 lockdownOn August 12, after more than 100 days without community transmission of Covid-19, Auckland moved to alert level 3 and the rest of New Zealand to level 2. Video / Will TraffordWatch11 Aug 01:02 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know: Symptoms of Covid-19, when to get testedMany Kiwis concerned about Covid-19 symptoms after local transmission confirmed.11 Aug 11:57 AM
New ZealandCountdown asks people to 'shop normally' as images of panic-buying emergeCountdown says there's plenty of food and supplied for everyone.11 Aug 11:24 AM
New Zealand'Extremely disappointed': Judith Collins says Govt let Covid back inNational Party leader puts blame squarely in the lap of the Government, PM.11 Aug 11:08 AM
New ZealandAuckland in lockdown, rest of country in level 2 after community transmissionIt comes after four cases of community transmission.11 Aug 10:56 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Covid-19 is back in NZ - Auckland in lockdown, rest of country in level 2On August 12, after more than 100 days without community transmission of Covid-19, Auckland moved to alert level 3 and the rest of New Zealand to level 2. Video / Will TraffordWatch11 Aug 10:30 AM
New ZealandMichael Woodhouse's isolation homeless mystery man claim debunkedA homeless person did stay in managed isolation, but he had every right to be there.11 Aug 07:19 AM
New ZealandRetirement village in lockdown, residents tested for Covid-19Village Palms Retirement Community advised of the lockdown in letter to family members.11 Aug 03:16 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern takes her campaign to WhanganuiLabour leader Jacinda Ardern won't reveal how she would vote in the upcoming referendum to legalise cannabis for recreational use. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Aug 02:20 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: One new Covid-19 case in managed isolationDr Ashley Bloomfield said there was one new Covid-19 case in managed isolation during an update at Ora Toa Cannons Creek Medical Centre in Porirua. Video / Ministry of HealthWatch11 Aug 02:07 AM
New ZealandOne new Covid case today, traveller from MelbourneCan we continue the run of zero fresh cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand?11 Aug 02:03 AM
New ZealandWatch: Bloomfield doesn't flinch during first Covid testWATCH: Bloomfield shows Kiwis how it's done as video captures him getting a Covid-19 test.11 Aug 01:58 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Ashley Bloomfield’s first Covid-19 swabWatch: Dr Ashley Bloomfield gets his first Covid-19 swab. Video / Ministry of HealthWatch11 Aug 01:29 AM
New ZealandPM refuses to say how she'll vote in cannabis referendumJacinda Ardern is visiting the Sargeant Gallery and a mask-making factory in Whanganui.11 Aug 01:15 AM
New ZealandMan accused of fleeing isolation to visit supermarket appears in courtDavinder Singh has appeared at the Auckland District Court.10 Aug 11:04 PM
New ZealandA new community case is a matter of when, not if. Is NZ prepared for it?The Conversation: Modelling shows contact tracing and quick isolation are best defences.10 Aug 07:42 AM
EntertainmentIs Paul Henry in managed isolation in Auckland?The broadcaster has been spotted getting some fresh air, wearing a disposable mask.10 Aug 06:28 AM