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Live: School's back - call for open windows, masks; fresh hopes for alert levels to fall
Pupils donning face masks headed back to school today as NZ started to return to normal.
One dead, two injured after car rolls onto rocks in Wellington
The two injured people were transported to hospital with critical and serious injuries.
Supply chains under pressure: Interislander down to one ferry due to maintenance
KiwiRail says it's unlucky timing and an unprecedented situation.
Iconic Wellington waterfront slide turned into firewood chute
The slide hosted first dates and sneaky pashes, but it also broke young children's legs.
Live: Return 2 work; Middlemore Hospital infection case questions
The Auckland region remains the only part of New Zealand in level 4 lockdown.
'An energy to the city again': Level 2 brings buzz back to Wellington's streets
A pre-lockdown buzz has returned to the capital's streets with level 2 this morning.
Mysterious long tunnel won't see the light of day in Wellington transport plan
A long tunnel between the Terrace Tunnel and Kilbirnie has been rejected.
Two-day - new alert level for most of NZ, hopes rise for Auckland
New 'Delta 2' rules for gatherings and mask use being taken for a test drive from today.
One dead after two-vehicle crash in Manawatū overnight
Police were alerted to the crash on Rangitikei Line at Newbury, shortly before 8.30pm.
Quiet venues, mandatory masks: Wellington reopens to a post-Delta level 2
Some venues will be operating at just ten 10 cent capacity under level 2.
Govt finalising deal to provide extra vaccines, 21 new cases
Ardern has been reaching out to her global network to secure quick-fire supply of Pfizer.
Arrest made after aircon units for Wellington Hospital damaged in suspicious fire
A 22-year-old woman has been arrested on an arson charge.
Live: Updated vaccine plan reveal ahead of alert level change
Level changes set to drop, but concern remains over Auckland mystery cases.
Govt's $24.3b transport plan: Biggest share goes to fix Auckland roading woes
The Government has announced its biggest ever transport package.
Crash blocks SH1 at Johnsonville on last day of alert level 3
Travellers heading into Wellington have met with heavy traffic.
Wellington businessman says new level 2 a 'million times more difficult'
There is a new limit of 50 people at hospitality and event venues under alert level 2.
Police locate stolen firearms, dramatic arrest made in Wellington's CBD
Police inquiries continue after a firearm was discharged in Upper Hutt.
Hospital aircon units damaged in suspicious fire while in transit
Two air conditioning units were damaged when a truck-and-trailer caught fire in Ōtaki.
Windy weather in Wellington delays removal of condemned slide
The slide is being removed after several young children broke their legs playing on it.
Live: Decision day - is the rest of NZ moving to level 2?
The pressure on checkpoints is likely to increase if alert levels change.
Wellington active cases at 15 as alert level decision looms
Wellington faces a possible move to alert level 2 today, as outbreak sits at 15.
Armed police arrest two people in dramatic incident in downtown Wellington
Several police cars blocked off Victoria St in Wellington to make the arrests.
Police officer hospitalised by Porirua man trying to evade capture
Police say the 25-year-old will appear in court tomorrow.
Lockdown 'slowing outbreak': 20 new cases in the community today
Health officials are preparing advice that may see the rest of NZ drop to a level 2.5.
Parents of baby who died of rare condition launch campaign to help others
"Nothing, no cent, no dollar, no wish could make the machine available when we needed it."
Work resumes on Transmission Gully, NZTA assesses lockdown fallout
It's expected the road's opening will be delayed after two weeks at alert level 4.
Lockdown traffic up on last year's level 4, Waka Kotahi data shows
Wellingtonians and Aucklanders have been on the roads more during this year's lockdown.
Meatless meat producer shifts to 'world-class' site
Production in the old cheese factory in Te Roto Drive started just before lockdown
Iconic Wellington slide to be removed after young children seriously injured
Earlier this year a 5-year-old broke her leg while playing on the slide.
Live: Police Minister can't say if cops who arrested MIQ escapee fully vaccinated
A man spent 12 hours on the run after escaping MIQ and a student flew to Wellington.
Nearly $700k forfeited to the Crown following Mongrel Mob P probe
It follows a 2017 Police investigation into selling and supplying methamphetamine.
Kiwirail attempting to retrieve sunken locomotive from Picton Harbour
A locomotive, wagon and two tank containers fell into the water on Wednesday.
Nomadic folk-duo say goodbye to NZ but not forever
Good Habits were halfway through their NZ Farewell Tour when lockdown hit.