PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: An unofficial review of where we're atEDITORIAL: NZ won't be free of this threat for years. There's clearly a lot to review now.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocations of interest list grows to more than 400; seven Covid cases at AUTProf Shaun Hendy says NZ dealing with cluster "reaching the upper limit of expectations".23 Aug 04:55 PM
New Zealand48 new locations of interest include Commercial Bay, art gallery, schools and bus routesAuckland school, dentist and the NZ School of Tourism are among new locations of interest.23 Aug 08:49 AM
New ZealandPM stands behind 'go hard, go early' elimination strategyBut as the new Delta variant of the virus has emerged, PM says the strategy will change.23 Aug 06:38 AM
PoliticsNZ's lockdown extended until midnight Friday; Auckland's for longerToday the country recorded the highest number of daily cases in more than a year.23 Aug 05:11 AM
New ZealandThieves target delivery parcels, food boxes during lockdownOne Aucklander said her food box was stolen from the porch with 8 minutes of delivery.23 Aug 04:29 AM
New ZealandAnother Auckland school confirms student has Covid-19A student at Green Bay High school has tested positive for Covid-19.23 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandLockdown breach: Muriwai fisherman says he'll 'just go somewhere else' when caught fishing on rocksThe man was one of two spoken to by police today about fishing at Muriwai.23 Aug 04:14 AM
New ZealandGlitch in Govt's Covid-19 database sees delays at testing sitesIntermittent network outages mean staff have to use pen and paper to record details.23 Aug 03:50 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: 500 people were at church service linked to positive case - testing urgedMembers of Auckland's Pasifika community are being urged to get tested for Covid-19.23 Aug 03:15 AM
New ZealandPolice plea to mum of baby girl found dead at recycling plantHead of investigation into baby death makes heartfelt plea for mum to come forward.23 Aug 02:03 AM
LifestyleIndependent Republic of the South Island: Split views on lockdown decisionNot everybody agrees the South should be treated differently.23 Aug 01:58 AM
New ZealandFrustration boils over at Avondale testing centreCars were waiting in line in Henderson before 6am today.22 Aug 11:50 PM
New Zealand'We are busy saving lives': Hospital nurses finish 12-hour shifts to discover cars stolen, broken intoThieves are targeting the cars of frontline health workers at Auckland Hospital.22 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandLive: Cases set to rise for five days - Minister; more locations linked to outbreak including fast-food restaurants; lockdown exit 'messy' - expertThere are now 302 places of interest. Eight new sites including takeaways and gyms.22 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Bracing myself': Parents preparing for week of home schoolingGovernment has confirmed the level 4 restrictions will run until at least Tuesday night.22 Aug 09:43 PM
LifestyleLockdown's lighter moments: A passion fruit-flavoured Ashley Bloomfield pie"It's condensed milk panna cotta with passion fruit pastry!"22 Aug 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLOTR fallout: $35m Auckland Film Studios rebuild being 'reviewed'The review of "milestone" studio rebuild comes barely two weeks after it was announced.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Third AUT student tests positive as church cluster emerges within 72 casesOne new case is in Wellington, the others are in Auckland.22 Aug 04:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseOpinion: Testing chaos a consequence of Govt cautionWill we ever get mass-testing right?22 Aug 05:51 AM
CrimeOne man arrested after police presence at Massey homeOne man has been custody after a Police gathered at a standoff, Auckland earlier today.22 Aug 04:24 AM
New ZealandAbout 400 Countdown staff have to isolate, five stores to shutAbout 400 Auckland and Wellington staffers are having to isolate.22 Aug 03:55 AM
New ZealandContract tracers hunt people who used walkway near MIQ facilityThe trio are thought to have been in the area when potential source case arrived.22 Aug 03:24 AM
New ZealandFive changes NZ can make to fight Delta outbreakNZ should consider pausing international flights while it tackles outbreak, experts say.21 Aug 11:48 PM
New Zealand'I am sure we will beat this': Why Michael Baker is optimistic about Delta outbreak"We should see it peak very soon, actually - just this week."21 Aug 09:49 PM
New ZealandPolice take down protesters' campsite on WaihekeThe protesters were there protecting a beach from the development of a wharf.21 Aug 10:02 AM
New ZealandSky TV staffer tests positive for Covid-19The staff member worked while potentially infectious on Monday and Tuesday this week.21 Aug 09:28 AM
New ZealandHundreds of students isolating at Auckland uni hallStudents advised to keep to their rooms 'until further notice' except to use bathrooms.21 Aug 07:38 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 positive uni student at ball with 500 students, and 600-seat lecture hall often 'packed'The student's attendance at lecture hall was described as a "big deal".21 Aug 05:36 AM
New ZealandRecord vaccine doses given, but anger at cancelled appointmentsWoman has to wait a month after her vaccine appointment was cancelled without notice.21 Aug 03:33 AM
New ZealandAuckland Covid testing centre closing at 4.30pm to prevent staff burnoutThose in the queue who miss out will be given priority cards for tomorrow morning.21 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandWelcome to 'Deltaport': Iconic sign hit by late-night vandalThe "Devo-stating" change was made by bubble-busting vandals who struck at night.21 Aug 02:59 AM
New ZealandArrest made after driver in stolen car flees police, rams cop cars, houseThe alleged fleeing driver - a 43-year-old man - has been charged with multiple offences.21 Aug 12:07 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Central North Island petrol stations, AUT campus, bus routes added to growing listThere are more than 200 locations of interest - and more are expected today.21 Aug 12:02 AM
