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
New ZealandFour more 'probables' linked to community Covid casesAll are linked to the community-based cases revealed last night.12 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandŌtāhuhu Health Centre patient tests positive for Covid-19Officials believe the case is one of four positive cases announced on Tuesday.12 Aug 04:55 AM
New ZealandAuckland student tests negative, school remains closedThe school will remain closed for the remainder of this week, possibly opening on Monday.12 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasWhen, not if: The return of Covid-19 was inevitableCOMMENT: Steve Braunias' previous column was headlined: "When, not if." Here we go again.12 Aug 01:23 AM
New ZealandPolicing lockdown: Roadblocks to isolate wider Auckland areaCheckpoints will be established as part of the level 3 lockdown.12 Aug 01:01 AM
New ZealandSnaking queues at Auckland Covid testing sites: Up to two-hour wait for swabsAucklanders queue for tests as New Zealand races to hunt down Covid-19 in the community.12 Aug 12:29 AM
New ZealandLockdown exodus: Masks 'strongly encouraged' in Auckland, heavy trafficAuckland gears up for a return to lockdown; officials urgently seek source of Covid cases.12 Aug 12:21 AM
New ZealandMoney company, cool store at centre of outbreak: Case had been off sick for 9 daysA man has tested positive and now his office colleagues are falling sick too.11 Aug 11:33 PM
EntertainmentSol3 Mio concert postponed as Auckland returns to lockdownEntertainment events cancelled as Auckland returns to level 3.11 Aug 11:12 PM
New ZealandWorst-case outcome: Aucklanders could be in lockdown for seven weeksExperts say it will come down to how far the virus has spread within the community.11 Aug 10:46 PM
OpinionMike Hosking: Community Covid cases leave plenty of unanswered questionsCOMMENT: Community transmission is once again at large in NZ. So who cocked up?11 Aug 10:23 PM
New ZealandCustomers flood Auckland supermarkets - essential items to be rationedSupermarkets will remain open throughout lockdown, with special measures back in place.11 Aug 09:10 PM
New ZealandRoadblocks, mandatory masks expected as Auckland moves to alert level 3It's been 85 days since the country was last in alert level 3.11 Aug 08:45 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Chief Justice orders halt to all jury trialsJurors summonsed to attend, or are serving on Auckland trials are excused from attendance.11 Aug 08:13 PM
New ZealandPupil from infected family attended Auckland primary schoolThe child has been tested but the results have not come back yet.11 Aug 07:12 PM
New Zealand'How ironic': Expats' shock response to NZ's virus cases, partial lockdown"Is the idea to be caged away until another country figures out a vaccine?"11 Aug 06:50 PM
New ZealandSecond wave: Auckland braces for busy morning as city prepares for lunchtime lockdownWith just hours before lockdown the city prepares to spend a nervous 60 hours at home.11 Aug 06:41 PM
New ZealandAuckland motorways clogged amid supermarket rush, planned maintenanceNZTA warned motorists of delays due to scheduled works.11 Aug 06:14 PM
New Zealand'Catastrophic': Call for calm as Auckland plunged back into lockdownThere are four new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. Auckland is again in lockdown.11 Aug 06:05 PM
New ZealandAuckland DHB ramps up Covid-19 testing'Our message to people living in Auckland is to continue to be vigilant.'11 Aug 11:12 AM
New ZealandAuckland supermarkets rushed despite pleas against panic-buyingA line stretching 2km from the Countdown New Lynn store was seen.11 Aug 11:05 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhat a judge ordered Jami-Lee Ross to do with SFO documents 'leak'The SFO said it 'inadvertently disclosed' the material to the MP and his co-defendants.11 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandAll is not what it seems: Big Lotto winners face 'a real burden'Having worked alongside some of our biggest Lotto winners, this is his advice for you.11 Aug 04:35 AM
New ZealandPowerball $43m: What the secret book says you should doWhat would you do with the winnings from the second-largest Powerball prize of all time?10 Aug 11:56 PM
New ZealandThe Pest from the West: Lightning storm and heavy rain to strike AucklandThe evening commute home could be a wet one.10 Aug 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRecord-breaking tobacco bust: Company director accused of dodging $3m in taxThe huge cigarette bust breaks the last single-seizure record set just two weeks ago.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational Party selects Emma Mellow as Auckland Central candidateAuckland Central has been a stronghold for the National Party since 2008.10 Aug 09:38 AM
New ZealandNational Party figure accused of using alter ego 'Merv' to derail candidate on talkback radio callHe made a late-night phone call to Marcus Lush on NewstalkZB10 Aug 09:14 AM
Small BusinessHow Auckland businesses are feeling post-lockdownAteed survey reveals impact of Covid-19 on wellbeing and stress levels.10 Aug 05:34 AM
SportBlues put best foot forward to battle povertyBlues Super Rugby Aotearoa players collected rugby boots for the Best Foot Forward scheme10 Aug 04:31 AM
New ZealandBenjamin Swann retrial: Jury retires to decide verdictsBenjamin Swann is being retried on 10 charges of indecent acts on six boys.09 Aug 11:44 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 fallout: Surge in demand for food parcelsJob losses and slashed hours have put a strain on those needing to put food on the table.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHave you seen this man? Police seek sightings of missing Auckland 72-year-oldSang Moon Lim was last seen on Saturday, leaving his Silverdale home in his black Holden.09 Aug 07:25 AM