Auckland lockdown future still unclear after rise in cases - experts
Case information from the weekend will be essential to Cabinet's decision on Monday.
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Wild weather: Severe thunderstorms hit Auckland, Northland
Heavy rain blew through many areas in Northland and Auckland.
Middlemore not unique: Hospitals lack isolation space for patients awaiting Covid test results
"They have to put them somewhere, they can't just put them back in the community."
Wellington City Council forecasts $7m Covid-19 shortfall
City councillor warns the cost could balloon as not many people have returned to the CBD.
50km/h speed limit across Auckland harbour bridge
The Wellington region is under a strong wind warning until at least 7pm today.
Wellington couple claiming $400k Lotto win are 'absolutely buzzing'
"We sat there staring at the screen in disbelief. It was the most surreal moment."
Vice-Chancellor behind Victoria University's controversial name change retires
Grant Guilford has emailed staff and students to say he will be retiring in March.
'Pointless death': Police investigating possible charges in fatal Shelly Bay crash
Two other teenagers were injured in the crash.
Sexual assault survivors fear men will slip through the cracks after support organisation closure
"I'm scared for my fellow survivors ... Where will we go now?"
Covid casualty: Wellington's Prefab cafe folds, staff given notice
Delta level 2 rules prove too restrictive for Prefab to reopen.
'Devastating decision': World of Wearable Arts cancelled
Chief executive says they needed to face the reality that the risks are just too high.
Air NZ links stranded Northland with temporary service
Northland has been cut off by Auckland's strict travel restrictions.
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.
'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.
Teen killed on road at Manunui named by police
Tama Scott was hit by a car and died at the scene.
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.
Arrest made after aircon units for Wellington Hospital damaged in suspicious fire
A 22-year-old woman has been arrested on an arson charge.
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.
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.
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.
Car importer crim had a 'tiger by the tail'
You didn't intend to get in as much trouble as you have, drug racketeer told.
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.
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.