Professor Michael Baker said New Zealand now faces the threat of the Omicron variant.

Yesterday, a total of five people were rescued as Kiwis spent the day at the beach.

Covid-19 drug research is now focusing on its effectiveness against the Omicron variant.

New Zealand consumed the highest loads of new psychoactive substances a new study shows.

Lani missing while being transported from Kaitaia to her new home in Queenstown.

While many are pleased with the announcement, some aren't opening their doors just yet.

Covid-19 experts have welcomed the rollout of booster vaccination shots.

Masks, ventilation and staggered class times when schools reopen on November 17.

Tributes are flowing for a little girl who died of non-accidental injuries

Brad Stephenson is on day 13 of MIQ, but staff are driving him to visit his dying father.

Fayzah Mutlib's grandfather has always been there, now she wants to be there for him.

Counties Manukau is just 12,423 first shots away from hitting 90 per cent.

An aerosol chemist says teachers should use the warm weather to their advantage.

New Zealand has recorded the largest number of new cases reported in one day.

Despite the news that Khalid does not have much time left the family remain positive.

Dr Colin Tukuitonga agrees with the Government's decision for Auckland.

Police have arrested a man in relation to the illegal North Shore party.

The man travelled to Wellington on October 8 before heading to Wānaka on October 12.

'I think we need to go very, very hard on people who are breaking the rules.'

An lawyer says employers should start a conversation with vaccine-hesitant staff.

Early trials show molnupiravir greatly reduces hospitalisations and deaths from Covid-19.

'From our research we believe there is zero covid amongst gang members in the Waikato.'

Top chef labels those who didn't want to get vaccines as 'muppets'.

With the return of children to early childhood education, providers want guidance.

Puzzling questions on how Thomas Phillips and his children survived so long in the bush.

Puzzling questions on how Thomas Phillips and his children survived in the bush.

Paralympian Jesse Reynolds and his partner are set to leave Auckland first thing tomorrow.

"Unfortunately I can't play netball otherwise I'd be able to cross the border."

After 35 days, Aucklanders can nearly get their fast food fix.

Deputy Leader Shane Reti and local MP Joseph Mooney were also filmed not wearing masks.

Police allowed a family to cross the Auckland border but later threatened to arrest them.

A woman and her daughter turned up for their 4pm booking to be told the centre was closed.

Authorities are yet to find evidence of how the infection occurred.

Tuala Tagaloa Tusani pleaded for an ambulance - MIQ staff said 'we'll give you a Panadol'.

Delta has changed the game, but how does it change level 2?

The Isis sympathiser stabbed at least five shoppers before being shot dead by police.

When recording his new single Nikora Walters "gained a new appreciation" for te reo Māori.

Today, 27 new waiata have been released to celebrate Aotearoa's bilingual music industry.

Anna Coddington has always been on a reo but said her children were the real 'catalyst'.

Living in a Pākehā community meant Paige didn't speak Māori; now she has a Māori single.

Regions south of Auckland are in alert level 3, but strict travel rules stay in place.

Music and melody helps 'connect the dots'.

There are now 11 Auckland schools linked to the current Delta outbreak.

Staff who worked closely with the positive staff member have gone into self-isolation.

Mayor Phil Goff says for things to return to normality, everyone must follow the rules.

But as the new Delta variant of the virus has emerged, PM says the strategy will change.

Jaedyn Randell's first single 'Patupaiārehe' explores her internal battle with identity.

A number people and groups have been recognised in the Ngā Tohu o Matariki o te Tau.

Sheldon Rua doesn't see dancing or poetry as a hobby, but a vessel for change.

A group of 30 "nannies" playing Housie defended their $700 from thieves using chairs.

One Kaikohe woman is helping break the cycle starting with rangatahi in their community.

Although he loved teaching, Sandy Adsett is looking forward to his next chapter.

A tragedy was in hero's mind when he saved the life of a stranger.

After a year of video calls, Michael Agamalis was excited to fly to AKL to see his kids.

Air NZ has confirmed it is cancelling numerous flights between Sydney and NZ.

Motorists were caught up in long queues after protesters broke through a police barricade.

'I am distraught. My gym brother may die because of the actions of these men.'