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One in three Kiwis say they've put a bear in their window to keep watch. Photo / David Haxton

NEW ZEALAND

Covid-19 coronavirus: One in three Kiwis join in nationwide teddy bear hunt

2 Apr, 2020 4:17pm
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A new survey shows how Kiwis are faring one week into the lock down.

Cars queue up outside a drive-through Covid-19 testing in the Waikato township of Matamata. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Matamata Covid-19 cluster rises to 37 cases

1 Apr, 2020 5:06pm
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Waikato town's cluster has been linked to a St Patrick's Day celebration.

An Auckland man says he was turned away from a Covid-19 test twice before he tested positive for the virus. Photo / Geoff Muliaga Brown

NEW ZEALAND

'It shouldn't be this hard': Marist dad turned away twice before positive Covid-19 test

1 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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He was told his symptoms weren't severe and he did not meet the criteria, he says.

Dozens of new intensive care beds have been fast-tracked to treat Covid-19 patients in Christchurch if needed. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Over 30 ICU beds fast-tracked at Christchurch Hospital

31 Mar, 2020 10:27pm
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The MoH is bumping up bed numbers at Christchurch Hospital's new Hagley building.

Two individuals were identified as having Covid-19 in a Ministry of Health mistake. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

MoH blunder identifies coronavirus cluster patients

31 Mar, 2020 8:53pm
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Names of people in two Covid-19 clusters were published on the Ministry of Health website.

Briscoes will joined retailers Noel Leeming, the Warehouse and Mitre 10 in selling products online during the lock down. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Revealed: The NZ stores open online during lockdown

31 Mar, 2020 7:08pm
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Kiwis can now buy heaters, computers and whiteware while under alert level 4 lockdown.

Tune into the Herald to catch Siouxsie Wiles answering all of your questions. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Siouxsie Wiles answers all your coronavirus questions

31 Mar, 2020 3:03pm
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The microbiologist answers all of your pressing pandemic questions.

People staying at Deco Backpackers in Queenstown are all part of one bubble, according to a person from the hostel. Photo / James Allan

NEW ZEALAND

Police called to 60-person backpacker party in park

30 Mar, 2020 1:27pm
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Police commissioner says 'poor advice' for backpackers to decide they were in same bubble

Carolyn Kelly told her husband t take the only available plane ticket to Glasgow after their flights were canceled at the last minute. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Covid-19 coronavirus: Kiwi couple make heart-wrenching decision

30 Mar, 2020 4:56am
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Cancelled flights meant only one parent departed for their new life in Glasgow.

There are nine cases of Covid-19 in the Waikato town. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Covid-19 coronavirus: New cluster identified in Matamata

29 Mar, 2020 4:52pm
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There are nine cases of Covid-19 in the Waikato town.

Students aboard nine school bus rides are at a low risk of having Covid-19. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

13 Marist students, teachers positive - pupils from other schools warned

27 Mar, 2020 4:47am
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Students aboard nine different bus rides are a risk of developing the virus.

NEW ZEALAND

Couple's quickfire wedding to beat lockdown - and a 4-week honeymoon at home

25 Mar, 2020 6:32am
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"We had post-wedding McDonald's before it closes and we're getting Uber Eats for dinner."

A trip to the golden arches is out of the question for at least a month, with McDonald's shutting its doors during the nationwide lockdown. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

Coronavirus: So long McNuggets, food delivery services remain open

23 Mar, 2020 7:40pm
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Quarter-pounders won't be available for the next month, but food-kit services are.

Four schools have been linked to Covid-19 in the past day. Photo / National Institutes of Health.

NEW ZEALAND

Four Auckland schools linked to Covid-19, three shut

23 Mar, 2020 7:13am
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Principals inform parents after confirmed or probable cases linked to staff and students.

Rawiri Waititi announced the iwi will close tribal boundaries on its Facebook page. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Police, local council assist as Te Whānau-ā-Apanui iwi shuts its doors to outsiders

22 Mar, 2020 6:40pm
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Outsiders are barred from Te Whānau-ā-Apanui territory from midnight March 25 onwards.

Riders are to board the back of the bus from Tuesday. Photo / Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Coronavirus: Auckland bus riders to only enter and exit via back door

22 Mar, 2020 3:01pm
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Move follows AT's recent announcement that cash fares won't be accepted on buses.

The dramatic rules are in an attempt to slow the spread of Covid-19, Ardern said. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Border closed - who's out, who can still come in + listen live to Newstalk ZB

20 Mar, 2020 5:57am
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Unprecedented measure closes Kiwi borders to all tourists. But who is allowed in?

Massey University has told students to prepare for online study as the Covid-19 outbreak worsens. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Coronavirus: University limits face-to-face teaching

19 Mar, 2020 10:06pm
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Massey Uni students told to prepare to study from home for an "extended period".

A Pukekohe Intermediate School student has been tested for Covid-19. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

South Auckland student tested for coronavirus

19 Mar, 2020 4:00pm
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The student was tested today after showing symptoms of the virus.

Neil McAra, managing partner in Fendex, confirmed as patient with Covid-19. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'I'm looking after myself': Prominent Southlander infected with coronavirus

19 Mar, 2020 3:26pm
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'I'm feeling 85 per cent normal' says quarantined businessman Neil McAra.

The patient is in a stable condition in TTM Hospital in Samoa.

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi traveller is Samoa's first suspected coronavirus case

18 Mar, 2020 7:57pm
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Samoan Government reports first suspected case of coronavirus.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks to Newstalk ZB's Heather Du Plessis-Allan after the $12b support package was earlier announced. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

PM on $12b coronavirus plan

17 Mar, 2020 4:59pm
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She speaks to Heather Du Plessis-Allan on the heels of a $12.1bn financial package.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has advised Kiwis to forego the handshake or hongi in a bid to halt the spread of Covid-19.

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: How do I do the 'East Coast Wave'? The PM shows how

17 Mar, 2020 5:19am
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Ardern and her sign language interpreter Alan Wendt show you how.

Unity Books has been crowned the 2020 International Bookstore of the Year Award at the London Book Fair. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Read all about it: Unity Books scoops top award at London Book Fair

13 Mar, 2020 11:03am
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Central city bookshop was awarded for "their wonderful and 'dangerously tempting' store".

A person held in custody at the Rotorua police station is has tested negative for Covid-19. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Man in custody tests negative for Covid-19

12 Mar, 2020 8:09pm
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The man is understood to have recently returned from Hong Kong and was feeling unwell.

The Government has unlocked a further $2 million dollars for drought-stricken areas as the situation worsens. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Drought relief: Govt gives $2m more to desperate farmers

12 Mar, 2020 5:30am
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It's the latest in a series of aids to ease the burden as the dry spell continues.

Former pro cyclist Brittnea Chambers has died aged 33. Photo / Jay French.

NEW ZEALAND

Bowel cancer campaigner dies aged just 33

12 Mar, 2020 5:30am
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The newlywed died holding her husband's hand.

Up to 60 per cent of the global population could be impacted by COVID-19 if it wasn't contained. Photo / AP

NEW ZEALAND

NZ experts paint picture of coronavirus 'worst-case scenario' and how we can prevent it

12 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Up to 60 per cent of the world's population could be affected if virus isn't contained.

Three months after Whakaari blew, survivor Kelsey Waghorn continues to recover in hospital. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'This will stay with me forever': White Island guide three months on

9 Mar, 2020 7:07pm
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Kelsey Waghorn says months following eruption the longest she's spent on land in years.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardren speaks to masked health officials in the customs hall at Auckland International Airport. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Coronavirus: Supermarkets call for calm after panic-buyers' alarm over NZ case

2 Mar, 2020 5:49am
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The hunt widens for those possibly infected by NZ's first coronavirus case.

Kelsey Waghorn has shared a video of herself walking as she recovers from the Whakaare / White Island eruption. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: 'Huge progress' - White Island survivor learns to walk again

26 Feb, 2020 9:40am
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"Although I have my moments, I am proud of the huge progress I have made."

Zoe Brock says she's relieved at Weinstein's guilty verdict. Photo / File

ENTERTAINMENT

Kiwi Weinstein accuser's relief: 'We can get these monsters'

25 Feb, 2020 7:30pm
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Zoe Brock says Weinstein verdict was a 'landmark decision'.

NEW ZEALAND

Koru lounge spat: 'Abusive' lawyer fails to have her Air NZ ban lifted

25 Feb, 2020 5:50am
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Behaviour found to be 'offensive' - and later one staff member was in tears.

Kelsi Wood died trying to save her child from a rip at a Bayley's Beach in Northland Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Her babies do not deserve this'

24 Feb, 2020 5:05pm
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Scammers target family of Northland mum who died trying to save her daughter.

Mother-of-three Kelsi Wood died while trying to save her daughter from a strong rip at at Baylys Beach. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'An absolute hero': Mother died saving her child from a rip

23 Feb, 2020 4:22pm
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Kelsi Wood died trying to save her daughter's life.

The lunch served up at the project's launch in Flaxmere. Photo / RNZ

LIFESTYLE

Do crims eat better than kids? MasterChef star's verdict on free school lunches

21 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Simon Gault isn't so taken with giving kids chips for lunch.

NEW ZEALAND

Massive $35m Lotto jackpot: NZ's second-biggest ever prize up for grabs

20 Feb, 2020 6:35am
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$30 million was up for grabs in the Lotto draw but Powerball rolled over.

A Wairoa man was arrested after police found methamphetamine and a loaded firearm in his possession. Photo / Martin Sykes

NEW ZEALAND

Wairoa driver with loaded gun and meth arrested

19 Feb, 2020 8:55pm
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Officers found a loaded .22 pistol and methamphetamine in a motorist's possession.

Landlord Harinder Khinda Khinda snapped his tenant as she slept in her bed. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'It makes me feel so disgusting': Landlord photographed tenant

18 Feb, 2020 6:31pm
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The tenant said she was disgusted to discover her landlord had photographer her sleeping.

Iconic Holdens such as this 1974 HQ Holden Kingswood are on the way out. Photo / Richard Robinson

BUSINESS

Driving superstar Greg Murphy on Holden's demise: 'Mistakes were made'

18 Feb, 2020 7:24am
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The Holden brand is to be retired from sales in New Zealand and Australia.

NEW ZEALAND

Customs nabs more than 3 tonnes of drugs bound for NZ in 2019

17 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Customs says it's a record for drug seizures.

Dry paddocks like this one in Whenuapai, Auckland, won't see rain any time soon. Photo / Sylvie Whinray

NEW ZEALAND

Big dry set to continue for Auckland as ex-cyclone hits the south

16 Feb, 2020 6:26pm
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No rain is on the cards for drought-stricken areas of the North Island.

Female students at Invercargill's James Hargest College must speak to a guidance counsellor before they can wear unisex shorts or pants. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Girls who want to wear shorts at NZ school need counsellor permission first

16 Feb, 2020 3:21pm
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Girls must get the all-clear from a guidance counsellor and their parents.

When he was young, Hamish Crossan was unnaturally yellow. But his mother Tracy Crossan gave him part of her liver.

NEW ZEALAND

A mother's love: Liver saved her son's life

14 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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He was a perfectly healthy baby boy. But then he began to look unnaturally yellow.

Crews continue to search for missing British tramper Stephanie Simpson today. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'At their wits' end': Family of missing Brit tramper desperate for news

13 Feb, 2020 7:47am
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Police say 16 LandSAR members and two dog teams will pick up search at daylight today.

Armed police at the scene of the shooting. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Tauranga shootings: Armed police hit streets as gang violence escalates

12 Feb, 2020 6:34pm
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Scared and angry locals want something done about violent crime in Tauranga.

Police will continue to search for missing British tramper Stephanie Simpson today. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Where is Stephanie? Fears for missing UK woman in NZ

11 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Police will continue to search for the missing British tramper today.

Whakaari / White Island survivor Kelsey Waghorn has thanked everyone for their continued support during her recovery. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'I wouldn't be here without you:' Whakaari/White Island survivor's message of thanks

10 Feb, 2020 6:15am
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Tour guide Kelsey Waghorn has given an update on her progress from her hospital bed.

Road signs signal the extent of the problem at the Gore River Tce entrance. Photo / Stephen Jaquiery

NEW ZEALAND

Looters burgle flood-abandoned homes

10 Feb, 2020 6:00am
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Homes looted after devastating Southland floods.

Kelvin Gin and his three children on their way to Beijing Airport in a bid to escape the deadly coronavirus outbreak. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Hundreds register for self-isolation as coronavirus outbreak worsens

9 Feb, 2020 2:47pm
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The Ministry of Health gives an update on the coronavirus response.

Passengers aboard the Diamond Princess face a two-week quarantine after 20 people tested positive with coronavirus. AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi on board cruise ship tests positive for coronavirus

6 Feb, 2020 4:05pm
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The ship, docked in Yokohama, Japan, has been put on lockdown.

NEW ZEALAND

Coronavirus evacuees 'very relieved' to be home

5 Feb, 2020 7:25pm
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The Ministry of Health has released images from inside the quarantine centre.

In Japan, passengers have their temperatures checked before boarding flights to Wuhan. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

'No one checking': NZ coronavirus patrol non-existent: traveller

4 Feb, 2020 7:16pm
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International travellers shocked by the lack of screening at NZ borders.

Aaron Mahon has been trapped in Wuahn with his family for nearly two weeks. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Damn relieved': Kiwi family trapped in Wuhan finally coming home

4 Feb, 2020 4:53pm
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Trapped at the centre of the outbreak for nearly two weeks, the Kiwis are coming home.

David Lange, Michael Bassett, Roger Douglas and Mike Moore became known as the

NEW ZEALAND

'One of my favourites': Photographer on iconic 'fish and chip brigade' photo

2 Feb, 2020 5:13pm
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A Herald photographer recounts the day of the iconic snap featuring Mike Moore.

Al Noor Mosque on Deans Ave in Christchurch, where a gunman walked in and opened fire on March 15. Photo / Mike Scott

NEW ZEALAND

'The focus was on the victims:' NZ media led with empathy after Christchurch mosque attacks, Aussie media led with alleged gunman

30 Jan, 2020 7:01pm
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New research shows victims of the attack led the media coverage in New Zealand.

Taylor Mahon, 5, is trapped in Wuhan with her family. Dad Aaron said they've heard nothing about a Government-led evacuation. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwis trapped in Wuhan in dark on evacuation plans

29 Jan, 2020 6:39pm
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Kiwi dad of desperate family says he's heard nothing about a planned evacuation.

Surf Life Saving NZ has recognised the efforts of the lifeguards involved in the search for a crab fisherman on Christmas Day. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Surf lifesaver's Christmas Day search effort recognised

28 Jan, 2020 3:23pm
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Because of the lifeguards' actions, the dead man returned to his family that day.

Taylor Mahon's dad Aaron fears for his daughter Taylor. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Die of the virus or die of starvation': Kiwi family trapped in Wuhan

28 Jan, 2020 6:30am
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A Kiwi trapped in Wuhan estimates he has only a few day's worth of food left.

The attack occurred at Bruce Pullman Park in South Auckland. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'I went into shock': Tourist viciously attacked by two dogs

27 Jan, 2020 4:49pm
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Visitor hospitalised after vicious attack.

A Harbourmaster vessel (left) tries to wrangle a Fullers ferry into the gap between the Seabourn Encore and Pier 4 on Tuesday. Photo / Chris Keall

NEW ZEALAND

'We're trying to keep people safe': Fullers master on ferry delays

27 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Skipper says those driving the ferries won't risk passenger safety.

Gloria Poupard-Walbridge photographed by The Herald in 2014. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi who hosted Keith Richards after his Fiji fall dies in Hong Kong

24 Jan, 2020 6:12am
3 minutes to read

Friends were shocked at the news of her death.