TravelRapid antigen testing to be free for some domestic travellers over summerThis will only be available for unvaccinated asymptomatic people.09 Dec 02:09 AM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Thursday 9th December WrapThere were 103 new cases of Covid-19 in the community on Thursday with 88 in Auckland, nine in Waikato, five in the Bay of Plenty and one in the Lakes district. Video / Michael Craig / Alex Burton / Dean PurcellWatch09 Dec 01:56 AM
New ZealandSeveral hundred affected when mandatory vaccine passports introduced at Victoria UniversityAbout 2 per cent of 22,000 students have indicated they do not intend to get the vaccine.09 Dec 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldNew Covid pills offer hope as Omicron loomsNew York Times: Merck and Pfizer will soon debut prescription pills to treat Covid-19.09 Dec 12:53 AM
New Zealand'Disappointed and upset': Anti-vax GP putting lives at risk - PMThe Medical Council is stepping in to make sure the public and patients are safe.09 Dec 12:51 AM
TravelAirNZ links Vaccine Pass to app for 'seamless' summer restartMake your first AirNZ flight of summer even easier with this new app feature.09 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandLive: 103 cases; new Chch, Ōpōtiki, Akl care home worker infectionsThere has been a steady decline in new case numbers in recent days.09 Dec 12:00 AM
TravelVeri-FLY with the Air NZ mobile app this summerVeri-FLY with the Air NZ mobile app this summer. Video / Air NZWatch08 Dec 11:39 PM
New ZealandFreedom bus to Parliament protest requires vaccine passport or negative Covid testIntending passengers for the Wellington trip have to follow the rules.08 Dec 10:26 PM
WorldAustralia's Deputy PM catches Covid in Washington DCBarnaby Joyce says he's experiencing 'mild symptoms'.08 Dec 09:24 PM
New ZealandCouncil says strong support on Facebook for not enforcing vaccine passesUpper Hutt City Council CEO says community feedback has been mixed.08 Dec 08:57 PM
WorldBoris Johnson confirms move to Plan BWith rapidly increasing cases of the Omicron variant in the UK, Boris Johnson announces the move to Plan B of the coronavirus response. Video / UK GovernmentWatch08 Dec 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAmid new UK restrictions, govt accused of flouting rules last ChristmasNew York Times: Revelations have shaken Boris Johnson's government.08 Dec 08:13 PM
New ZealandLive: Third of Kiwi parents won't give kids Covid jab - a month from rolloutCovid-19 Response Minister says he is confident that will change once its approved.08 Dec 07:20 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Fraudulent, unethical' - anti-vax GP facing inquiries into fake exemption certificatesThe MoH is investigating claims a Canterbury GP is giving out fake vaccine exemptions.08 Dec 07:15 PM
New ZealandNZ Medical Association chairman talks to Mike HoskingNZ Medical Association chairman Alistair Humphrey talks to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch08 Dec 06:43 PM
WorldPfizer says booster protects against OmicronPharma claims booster increases people's levels of antibodies by 25-fold.08 Dec 06:17 PM
New ZealandBanned councillor quoted 'misrepresented' vaccine adviceHealth advice revised after being misrepresented by anti-vaccination groups.08 Dec 05:34 PM
New ZealandMini MIQ rooms readied for holidaymakers who contract CovidIsolation rooms set aside for Covid cases around the country ahead of summer holidays.08 Dec 05:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We should be in orange': Whanganui mayor and MP at odds over traffic light systemWhanganui's mayor and MP have differing views on the framework.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop Kiwi stuntman kicks down MIQ barrier with help from richlister'I'm just like any other ordinary Kiwi who needs to work.'08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ plane stranded on tarmac for 30 minutes as pair refuse to wear masksFlight took off after the unmasked pair staff confirmed to staff they had an exemption.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman checked for 'bad' vaccine reaction, discovers potentially life-threatening lumpShe is one of the 133 New Zealand women estimated to not know they have breast cancer.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGP caught giving medical certificates as vaccine exemptionsFor $80 one GP can give you a medical certificate to be used as a vaccine exemption.08 Dec 07:38 AM
New ZealandExpert's summer warning as contact-tracing woes revealedTargets for good contact tracing performance were only met when case numbers were low.08 Dec 03:52 AM
World'First in the world' Omicron variant in QueenslandQueensland health authorities have discovered a new version of the Omicron variant.08 Dec 03:26 AM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Wednesday 8th December WrapDaily Covid community cases continued a positive downward trend with case numbers dropping under the 100 mark for another day on Wednesday. Video / Alex Burton / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig Watch08 Dec 02:44 AM
New ZealandMāori leader fears group of young people putting community at riskKing Country leaders fear Covid could continue to spread throughout the community.08 Dec 01:53 AM
New ZealandAuckland surgeon charged with flying to Christchurch during lockdownThe Remuera resident is accused of having illegally left Auckland on October 25.08 Dec 12:45 AM
New Zealand90 new Covid cases, fears of undetected infection near GisborneNew cases in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes and Nelson-Tasman.07 Dec 11:55 PM
Kahu'Protectors, not thugs': Iwi leader slams Seymour's description of checkpoint workersReuben Taipari said it's about working together with the Police.07 Dec 11:34 PM
WorldModern tragedy: Dad kills family after he was caught with fake vaccine passInvestigators say the horrific crime was driven by fear of losing the three children.07 Dec 11:12 PM
New ZealandWhen you need a vax pass and when you don't - your traffic light questions answeredThe differences between green, orange and red are important to remember over summer.07 Dec 11:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'Why would we take unnecessary risk?' - Sir Brian Roche on less use of vaccine passesRoche on vaccine passes: 'It is a little unusual, but so was having to wear a seatbelt'07 Dec 09:15 PM
