Govt considering boundaries around low-vaccination areas
Cabinet to consider Auckland's borders opening, boosters rollout and Waikato alert level.
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Hamilton woman charged with police station break-in, possessing uniform
The woman was also allegedly found in possession of a police shirt and pants.
Health authorities warn rural Māori most at risk
New cases in Rotorua, Taupō and Tararua among the record 207 reported yesterday.
Environmental Initiatives Fund encourages climate change awareness
11 projects receive funding in the latest EIF round.
NZ's dark Delta day: 175 new cases, protests and virus continues to spread
Mayor slams "crass and stupid" protests, while new cases confirmed in Taranaki and Taupō.
175 community Covid cases today, in Auckland, Waikato, Northland and Taupō
There are 93 people in hospital with Covid, nine of whom are in ICU or HDU.
MetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain
Warnings and watches are in place around the country.
Corrections puts 152 unvaccinated prison staff on 'special leave'
Corrections says placing about 150 staff on leave has not affected its operations.
Teen at Waikato college tests positive for Covid-19
A senior student at Ōtorohanga College has tested positive for Covid-19.
Covid-19: Some high schools delaying return of junior students
Principals waiting until seniors leave as Auckland and Waikato schools reopen next week.
Waikato DHB was warned of holes in IT security
The Waikato District Health Board was warned just months before the cyberattack.
More locations of interest in Far North and Waikato
Locations listed on Health Ministry website.
'Not fighting for justice or freedom': Tamaki's iwi denounces protests
Brian Tamaki's iwi says it has a duty to make sure everyone is kept safe.
Pilot programme set to increase diversity in animation industry
TORO Academy programme aims to supercharge Māori students in digital animation.
Auckland, Waikato schools to reopen on November 17
All Year 1-10 students in Auckland and Waikato will be able to return to school.
Live: Auckland back in business as sun shines on shoppers
Aucklanders are enjoying a new day of relaxed restrictions, as shops open again.
Live: Long queues form at shops as Aucklanders flock back to stores
It is expected today's relaxation of restrictions in Auckland would see cases grow.
125 Covid cases; PM responds to protests across NZ
The new cases come as Aucklanders prepare to hit the shops tomorrow?
Excited shoppers already queuing outside Auckland's Sylvia Park mall
Aucklanders will start to enjoy less restrictions as shops open tomorrow.
Alert level explainer: What Aucklanders can and can't do at step 2
Outdoor gatherings could be expanded to 25 people if the move is confirmed.
Live: Aucklanders eyeing retail therapy; Xmas border rules being developed
Aucklanders will find out at 4pm if an alert level 3 step 2 phase will go ahead.
Te Awamutu rest home locked down as worker tests positive for Covid-19
There is no current indication of spread within the Te Awamutu rest home.
Paeroa school bus owner in tears after youth wreck vehicles
Windows of three school buses were smashed with metal pipes, rocks and egged.
Record-high Covid cases as Auckland restrictions set to ease
PM says Aucklanders can leave for summer, but Govt still working out exactly how.
Thunder rolls: Wild weather kicks in for parts of Auckland
Flooding warning as thunder storms strike parts of Auckland region
Live: Record 206 new community cases; 73 Covid patients in hospital
Late-week wastewater detections of virus in Stratford, Gisborne and Napier raise concern.
Te Awamutu supermarkets the latest Covid locations of interest
Two stores in the Waikato town have been listed after a Covid case visited last Sunday.
PM to Aucklanders - 'We are not going to keep you trapped over Christmas'
Government has made an in-principle decision to slightly ease restrictions from Tuesday.
Record 163 new cases; second Covid patient isolating at home has died
Delta was detected in Stratford's wastewater yesterday.
Covid infected cases were at four Auckland locations two days ago
Four Auckland businesses were visited by Covid positive cases two days ago.
Got ya Dot: Rangatahi Māori driving vaccination evolution
Forget jab and shot, rangatahi Māori are keen to see their peers get their dot/ira.
State of Emergency declared in Gisborne, Sponge Bay residents left without power
A month's worth of rain has fallen in just 24 hours, with homes under threat.
Live: 'Grinch' PM under pressure on summer travel, Covid case dies at home
PM: Auckland's hard boundary will be in place until all regions hit 90 per cent vaxxed.