
Two Auckland colleges closed by Covid cases
A record daily number of cases on Saturday was followed by 143 cases on Sunday.
A record daily number of cases on Saturday was followed by 143 cases on Sunday.
Questions have been raised about how a young couple in Kāwhia caught Covid.
The person is understood to be a close contact of the existing Ōtorohanga cases.
A two-week trial has been set down for October next year.
There are 35 people in hospital around the country.
Demand so high in one slow-coach town yesterday jabs almost ran out, mayor says.
Two men are jointly charged with murder, while one of the men has an additional charge.
Anthony Takrouna Bell of Te Kuiti was killed last weekend.
Outbreak now linked to a 'large' gang presence, with calls for more-targeted approach.
"We all just want Tom, Jayda, Maverick and Ember home."
Thomas Phillips and his three young children were last seen on September 11.
Police want to speak to anyone who visited Marokopa or Kiritehere Beach over the weekend.
Calmer conditions should allow the search to ramp up today.
'We are hopeful that Tom has taken the children camping,' the family said.
Community 'in shock' over family's disappearance.
DoC sends two tāiko back on seasonal journey after the rare seabirds crash-landed.
Covid is hitting some parts of the country harder than others but where is the worst off?
'We are absolutely hopeful that we can find a resolution to this,' iwi leader says.
The jury has returned with their verdicts in relation to the shooting in June last year.
The jury was sent off to begin their deliberations at 10.50am today.
Firing at least 8 shots has been described as "reckless in the extreme" by the crown.
Orren Williams says he shot out of fear and was simply protecting himself and his family.
The first attending police officers and a pathologist have taken the stand today.
The victim was airlifted to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries.
The party had been for the victim's girlfriend, a witness says.
Ministry feared losing control of the Covid-19 information by giving it to councils.
A rescue helicopter is also on its way to the scene between Mangakino and Benneydale.
Person in critical condition after they appear to have fallen from a horse.
Police and four fire engines attended the scene on Te Kawa Rd.