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208 Covid cases, mystery South Island infection, as numbers dip from Saturday
There are 12 people in hospital with the virus.
Heavy rain hits North Island - new warnings of more to come
Adding to the humidity, intense rain is forecast for east from Hawke's Bay to Coromandel.
'Great relief': Buller mayor says they've escaped the worst, Kiri Allan praises response
Parts of the Westland district recorded more than a metre of rain in three days.
243 Covid cases - the highest since start of pandemic
The record was 222 daily community cases on November 16 last year.
Meet the sisters aiming to bust into archaic bra industry
PhD students researching ways to create custom-made garments for unique bodies.
Torture, tumors and unfair trials: An alleged murderer's plea against extradition
Lawyers say Kyung Yup Kim is suicidal, has a brain tumour and extending case is inhumane.
New Omicron daily record - 209 cases; holidaymakers warned to stay home if they have these symptoms
Scratchy throat? Stay home, health officials advise, ahead of the three-day holiday.
Beefed-up Covid mask mandate poses challenges for deaf community
The red light system creates extra challenges for people who are hard of hearing.
New Arcade will give teens something to do
The new arcade is located on Te Roto Drive, Paraparaumu.
Meth, guns and a global supply chain: Five people charged for large-scale drug operation in the Hutt Valley
Three men and two women have been arrested.
Auckland church, gyms, barber and bus added as high-risk locations
Today's new locations follow an Air New Zealand flight that was added last night.
Wet weekend for Wellington as large front moves across NZ
The capital will be under a heavy rain watch for 24 hours.
'No end in sight': Wellington bars and nightclubs fear the industry won't survive under red
'This time, with nothing from the government, I've had to tell my staff I can't pay them.'
More information about rare sighting of black tern
"It is the first confirmed record in New Zealand."
Live: 147 Covid cases; warning for long weekend travellers
The tougher mask rules are aimed at slowing down the Omicron outbreak.
Lois Tolley murder: Mayor calls on public to help solve case
"This case needs to be solved and it will be solved."
NZ's border reopens to Kiwis in Aussie from Feb 27
PM set to reveal a five-staged approach to reconnecting with the world.
Four new cases of Covid-19 in Wellington, one unlinked
One person is isolating on a hospital ward for coronavirus patients.
Thousands raised for Wellington family who lost everything in 'massive' house fire
The Ulberg family lost their home yesterday morning.
Denny's Porirua a location of interest, as Wellington Hospital patient tests positive
A person tested positive after presenting at Wellington Hospital for an unrelated issue.
Fringe Festival: New play questions Olympic dream
Sarah Harpur will be performing at the NZ Fringe Festival from Feb 22-26.
Watch: Boutique store staff chase thieves down street
Store manager says thefts are getting worse and is worried someone will get hurt.
Judge declines bid to halt vaccine rollout for kids
Eight parents opposing the vaccine rollout say they will continue their fight in court.
Man trying to avoid extradition to China has a brain tumour
Kyung Yup Kim, who denies killing a sex-worker, says he won't get a fair trial in China.
Govt cuts booster gap to three months - 3 million Kiwis now eligible
NZ's shift follows similar moves in other countries on boosters.
Police appeal for sightings of missing man in the Wairarapa
Antony Farrell was last seen in the early hours of Monday
'A kick in the guts': Murder victim's family feels let down by justice system
'We just want justice for Lois.'
'Your sign saved my life': How woman's bumper sticker helped someone decide to keep living
"Maybe [the sticker] was a sign they were supposed to see."
PM back at work after isolation, Govt decision on boosters today
About 123 million Rapid Antigen Tests are due in New Zealand by June.
New product aims to help break down learning and teaching barriers
All-in-one computer, coding and robotic educational system hits the market.
Firefighters expected at 'massive' blaze 'all day'
House 'almost destroyed' in a matter of minutes.
Lois Tolley murder: Lack of evidence unravels Wellington cold case
Murder charges withdrawn after Crown accepts it lacks evidence.
Wellington residents warned of unpleasant smell in the air today
People in and around Seaview and Silverstream might be affected by the stink.