New ZealandCountdown to make nationwide cut in opening hours, plus temporary store closuresSome people hoping to fit in a late-night shopping visit might need to revise their plans.20 Aug 05:57 AM
New ZealandLive: Teenagers and young falling ill, cases swell across North IslandCase numbers surge as details emerge of the spread among four families.20 Aug 03:02 AM
Lifestyle'Absolutely gutted': The Kiwi kids having birthdays in lockdownFor some kids, it's the second year in a row they're spending their birthdays in lockdown.20 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandAlbany testing centre security staff cop abuseConfusion has caused some people waiting for tests to lash out verbally at security staff.20 Aug 02:40 AM
New ZealandLooking for a job? Supermarkets hiring as staff self-isolateLooking for a job? Supermarkets identified as locations of interest are hiring.20 Aug 01:23 AM
New ZealandEverything we know so far about Covid-19 cases in WellingtonWellington's mayor says all three cases travelled down from Auckland in a private vehicle.19 Aug 11:11 PM
New ZealandThe guide to surviving that long wait for a Covid testWith some experiencing waits of close to 12 hours, you need to be prepared.19 Aug 10:23 PM
New ZealandBaby found dead at Auckland recycling site, photos released in search for mumPolice hope clothes found near baby discovered dead at recycling plant could ID mother,19 Aug 09:37 PM
New ZealandDates now back to August 1: Mall, supermarket, kindergarten added to locations of interestMore than 120 locations of interest are now identified in New Zealand.19 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice turning back holidaymakersCompliance with level 4 rules 'good' as police keep up their visibility around Northland.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland economy losing $100m a day in lockdown - economistThis is tough on top of tough for some businesses, says Heart of the City boss.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was upset': Family turned away after waiting all day for a testOwners of the Passion Bakery in Birkdale got in the queue first thing this morning.19 Aug 06:46 AM
New ZealandCovid 19 outbreak: The weekend Delta came to CoromandelInside the perfect weekend getaway that brought Covid-19 to a small town.19 Aug 05:58 AM
New Zealand'Worrying time' for school community: Avondale College principalImmediate focus on supporting each other and following health guidelines, principal says.19 Aug 03:58 AM
New ZealandCovid protest: Billy TK banned from internet but gets bailNot guilty pleas as lockdown protesters in court after arrests outside broadcasting HQ.19 Aug 03:40 AM
New ZealandAuckland City Hospital testing all staff and patients for CovidHere's what we know about the infected nurse and the hospital's response.19 Aug 01:33 AM
New ZealandWe still don't know how long Covid has been in the community: ExpertsIt is possible that Covid has been in the community for up to two weeks.18 Aug 11:46 PM
New Zealand2km queues at testing sites, police managing trafficQueues are up to 5km long with police called in to manage traffic around testing stations.18 Aug 11:40 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: KFC, pizza stores and movie cinemas among new locationsMore locations of interest in Auckland have been added to the growing list.18 Aug 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Flowery sunshine': Florist gives away flowers in community at centre of outbreakFlowers bound for dump were given away by florist spreading sunshine as lockdown loomed.18 Aug 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Rules for a reason': Whangārei Mayor hits out at escaping AucklandersWhangārei Mayor says fleeing Aucklanders putting others at grave risk.18 Aug 10:11 PM
New Zealand'Possibly a bigger outbreak': Expert predicts longer lockdown; 'Dangerous' locations of interest; Aucklanders queue to be testedThere are now 10 cases of Delta in New Zealand and almost 70 locations of interest.18 Aug 10:09 PM
New ZealandLockdown grief: Grim reality of level 4 funeral without familyA funeral home offers yet another reminder of what life and death means in alert level 4.18 Aug 08:49 PM
New ZealandThe 10 Covid Delta cases: Here's what we knowThe 10 cases include an AUT student, an Avondale College teacher and a tradesman.18 Aug 05:39 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: No light at the end of the lockdown tunnel - yetThe number of possible cases is unnerving, given the number of super-spreader venues.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrustration and full bladders: Long waits and capacity issues at Covid testing centres on day one of lockdownMum of teen close contact says she was told to come back tomorrow at one testing centre.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's most unlucky resident? Three locations of interest visited by Auckland singerCaitlin Smith is hoping luck was on her side when she gets the results of her Covid test.18 Aug 07:51 AM
New ZealandLong queues at testing stations on day one of level 4 lockdownIt was slow going getting a test on the first day of the new nationwide level 4 lockdown.18 Aug 07:48 AM
New ZealandCovid 19 vaccinations: What you need to know about getting a jab in lockdownVaccination centres will be open again tomorrow and those 40 and over are now eligible.18 Aug 04:57 AM
CrimeJury trials on hold as Delta strikesMurder, blackmail and fraud trials among those affected as juries stay home in level 4.18 Aug 02:38 AM
New ZealandCountdown imposes limits on items, The Warehouse avoids using city stores to fill ordersWarehouse avoids using Auckland stores to fill essential orders as shoppers stock up.18 Aug 02:16 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: All students at one of NZ's largest schools told to isolateA teacher at Avondale College tested positive for Covid-19 late last night.18 Aug 01:42 AM
New ZealandLive: Five Delta cases; infected nurse's fiancé waiting for test; race to track virus' spreadFive community cases of Covid-19 have now been confirmed in Auckland.18 Aug 12:27 AM
New ZealandCovid outbreak: Vending machine food only at Auckland HospitalAuckland DHB has reduced coffee, food outlets and removed seating in public spaces.18 Aug 12:08 AM
