The Government is opting against a snap lockdown for Christchurch - even if more cases emerge in the city, PM Jacinda Ardern says. The decision to remain at alert level 2 was consistent with other responses when there is a strong knowledge of the history of the new Covid community cases.
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November 27 2021 There were 145 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - 127 were in Auckland, 13 in the Waikato, four in the Bay of Plenty and one in Canterbury. A person has also died of the virus.
Max Carter (Scots College, Wellington) wins the 2021 Aotearoa New Zealand Spelling Bee.
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: There were 173 new cases in the community today. Video NZ Herald
Jennifer Chappell Country Manager & CEO, Nestlé New Zealand on how Nestlé plans to play its part in saving the planet. Video / Michael Craig
Alternate vaccine gives those affected by vaccination mandate another option to keep their jobs.
Act Party leader David Seymour and business leaders say crime is on the rise in Auckland as hundreds of police are assigned to border duties in the region. Video / NZ Herald
Global supply issues could soon see New Zealanders paying more for their favourite cup of coffee. Video / NZ Herald
In the first visit by a US warship in five years, the USS Howard, with crew members lining the deck, arrived in Wellington Harbour. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Members of the Extinction Rebellion climate protesters support three of their members who have been charged with willful damage outside the ANZ on Queen Street. Video / Dean Purcell
ACT Party leader David Seymour weighs in on who he thinks could lead the National Party while visiting Mt Eden on Friday. Video / NZ Herald
A World Heritage-listed natural wonder is recovering from life-threatening coral bleaching episodes in a burst of colour. Video / Calypso Productions
There were 178 new cases of Covid-19 across New Zealand today and another virus-related death. Video / NZ Herald
First customer Jonathan Ellison and Maloney's Barber Shop Julian Maloney on hair salons reopening after three months. Video / Jed Bradley
Dean Jamieson, The Madd Fun Company, Hastings has a bouncy castle that turns heads. Bouncy Boners is often hired out for adult entertainment. Video Warren Buckland.
Former leader Simon Bridges has revealed he is considering seeking a return to the role - saying National under Collins "haven't done a good enough job".
Deaf man Amir Jafary is assaulted outside the Countdown Metro Supermarket in Auckland's CBD. Video / Supplied
Erebus protesters have blocked the entrance of the Parnell Rose Garden after Council moved in to remove their camp. Video / Dean Purcell
HB Civil Defence staff gathered to inflate a new tent for use in emergencies. Video Warren Buckland
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National MPs will elect a new leader on Tuesday after a bruising caucus session dumped Judith Collins on what has been described as "not our best day" for the party.
November 25 2021 PM Jacinda Ardern said Auckland will start at the red traffic light setting next week to make sure restrictions were eased in a careful way so case numbers don't balloon.
Hairdressers opened in Auckland for the first time since the Delta outbreak began. Video / Jed Bradley
National MP Simon Bridges hit back at his demotion by leader Judith Collins last night, calling it 'truly desperate'. Video / Mark Mitchell
Havelock North neighbourhood takes on Spark over a tower too close to home.
215 cases, fully vaxed Kiwis won't need to stay in MIQ next year. Video / NZ Herald
November 24 2021 The Reserve Bank has today hiked the official cash rate by 0.25 per cent to 0.75 per cent. That 25-basis-point hike was the first for the RBNZ in seven years.
Matching genetic material at crime scenes can help investigators identify suspects. Video / NZ Herald
Judith Collins on her leadership of the National Party. Video / Mark Mitchell