SportCovid-19 coronavirus: Auckland secondary school sport shelved this weekendLatest Covid-19 outbreak leaves teen sportspeople off the fields again.14 Aug 02:12 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 positive person attended Auckland football matchHealth authorities are tracking down close contacts.14 Aug 02:04 AM
New ZealandCovid cluster: Two more cases confirmed at Americold coolstoreTwo new cases have been confirmed overnight, Americold's CEO says.14 Aug 12:18 AM
New ZealandNew Covid-19 case at Manukau clinicSome Manukau clinic staff understood to be isolating after patient confirmed with virus.13 Aug 11:18 PM
New ZealandMidwives fear women will have to give birth in cars amid Covid testing station disruptionMidwives fear women in labour won't be able to get to a East Auckland birthing clinic.13 Aug 09:48 PM
New ZealandPortaloos set up at Covid testing station queues after chaos at centresToday's preparation includes portaloos posted at several points along the queue.13 Aug 08:33 PM
New ZealandDon't dream it's over: Aucklanders not optimistic level 3 lifts todayMost Aucklanders seem to believe the level 3 lockdown will be extended tonight.13 Aug 08:22 PM
New ZealandCovid coolstore cluster: Staffer who tested positive worked night shiftHealth officials are scrambling to trace the source of original infection.13 Aug 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid: Phil Goff flagged concerns of a second wave in the cityPhil Goff wanted to know from ministers about contingency plans for a second wave.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMotorist with cancelled licence flees Covid-19 checkpointPolice are still seeking the driver. Elsewhere, an officer is being tested for Covid-19.13 Aug 08:06 AM
New ZealandRecord day of testing in Auckland, swab site moved to Eden ParkMore than 7,800 Aucklanders were swabbed today.13 Aug 06:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNew lockdown will cost economy almost $440m a weekEconomic impact of new lockdown is still modest - for now.13 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandMarist College reaches out to help Covid schoolsSchool that had NZ's second-biggest Covid cluster reaches out to help others.13 Aug 01:56 AM
New ZealandLong queues at Auckland testing stations for a second dayCovid-19 testing stations around Auckland are still busy on the second day of lockdown.13 Aug 12:27 AM
New Zealand'Eerie': The lonely Covid flight to Auckland with just 2 passengers"They gave me a personalised boarding call. I thought I was running late."13 Aug 12:04 AM
EconomyCompensate businesses forced into 'extra time' - ActDavid Seymour said 'this will be devastating because people have recovered'.13 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandEmpty schools: 99% of Auckland students stay homeFewer than 1 per cent of Auckland schoolchildren attended schools on Wednesday.12 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandAucklanders stopped from leaving the regionAucklanders are being sent home if they try to cross the borders without valid reasons.12 Aug 10:43 PM
New Zealand'Absolute chaos': 12-hour Covid test wait, motorists urinating on side of roadWaits for Covid-19 tests lasted up to 12 hours in some cases for desperate Aucklanders.12 Aug 10:39 PM
New Zealand100 pupils close to infected Mt Albert Grammar student go into self-isolationAn infected teenager went to school and now more than 100 schoolmates are quarantined.12 Aug 10:16 PM
New ZealandMotorist flees northern police checkpointPolice say they will follow up with the registered owner of the vehicle.12 Aug 09:20 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder over death at West Auckland houseA man has been arrested over the death of a 31-year-old.12 Aug 08:58 PM
New Zealand'Damn disgrace': Councillor blasts Covid test wait times, people being turned awayManurewa-Papakura ward councillor Daniel Newman says there must be "ready access".12 Aug 08:57 PM
New ZealandNo roadblocks, no cops as man escapes from Auckland'Got out of Auckland, no border stops at all.'12 Aug 08:40 PM
New ZealandNZ's virus mystery: Investigation into frozen food riskOfficials are testing a cold storage facility in Mt Wellington where the person worked.12 Aug 08:37 PM
New ZealandPasifika communities warned to prepare for Covid outbreak"We need all hands on deck - fanau, communities, providers, agencies and Government."12 Aug 08:26 PM
New ZealandExtra testing stations in South Auckland, Waikato after chaotic weekSouth Auckland and Waikato are to open more testing stations today.12 Aug 07:28 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball riches: A must-win $50m on SaturdayA huge must-win jackpot of $50m is up for grabs on Saturday.12 Aug 05:56 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely disgusting': Better care of elderly neededEstablishing a Commissioner for the Elderly should be investigated by the Government.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice happy with public response to alert level changesNine checkpoints have been operating on key roads surrounding Auckland.12 Aug 08:16 AM
New ZealandAuckland Covid testing facilities ramping up after huge waitsSome people waited as long as seven hours to be tested for Covid in Auckland today.12 Aug 07:53 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCovid 19: Will cafes survive it second time round?St Heliers cafe owners say local support and wage subsidy helped them survive Covid-19.12 Aug 05:55 AM
EmploymentGovt contemplates Auckland wage subsidy if lockdown continuesGrant Robertson has met with Treasury officials over a possible Auckland-targeted package.12 Aug 05:34 AM
New ZealandLockdown exodus - police turn around 30-40 vehicles at checkpointsThames-Coromandel Mayor Sandra Goudie hopes people fleeing don't have Covid-19.12 Aug 05:14 AM