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
WorldBattling Omicron: Infected man reveals reality of 'supervillain' variantAnime fan who was one of the first cases in the US reveals his Omicron symptoms.07 Dec 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe variant hunters: Inside South Africa's effort to stop dangerous mutationsNew York Times: Scientists do part of the work. Local health workers on foot do the rest.07 Dec 07:59 PM
New ZealandWatch live: MPs grill Health Minister, Bloomfield on Covid responseLittle and Bloomfield face questions on Covid, health reforms and mental health spending.07 Dec 07:40 PM
New ZealandLive: Luxon's demand to PM - open Auckland's borders tonightI think we would expect to see cases go up with the traffic light, Baker has warned.07 Dec 07:08 PM
New ZealandAnalysis: Is NZ prepared for Omicron's inevitable arrival?The emergence of the Omicron variant is a reminder this pandemic is far from over.07 Dec 06:54 PM
TravelCovid 19 Cruise sails on with new guests after outbreakNine crew members and eight passengers were infected on the Norwegian Breakaway:07 Dec 06:34 PM
World68 fully vaxxed hospital staff infected at Christmas partyOver 60 staff at a regional hospital tested positive for Covid after a Christmas dinner.07 Dec 06:22 PM
New ZealandPub-goer with no vaccine pass remanded in custodyMan, 46, allegedly locked himself in a toilet after being told to leave The Bog.07 Dec 05:45 PM
New ZealandDHBs prepare mini-MIQs for visiting casesTwo motel units in Queenstown 'not enough' with Aucklanders on the way, says mayor.07 Dec 04:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFoodmarket's business has slumped since visit by Covid-19 caseThe store owner thought the call informing her of the possible exposure was a prank.07 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Luxon's biggest mistake in first PM showdownOPINION: Covid for Ardern and her band of weary warriors is their ticket to ride.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Health officials wanted Auckland liberated by now, most of NZ in orangeHealth advice said new framework and high vax rates could see end to Auckland boundary.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: How the Government continues to fail Māori in CovidOPINION: Why are local leaders and the Government at odds over summer travel?07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Dangerously low': Ex-chief of staff reveals truth about Trump's Covid battleNew York Times: Even after he was hospitalised, Trump's condition was 'grave'.07 Dec 06:06 AM
New ZealandAuckland gym stays open without vaccine passes despite police warningOliver MMA gym owners say they're against the vaccine mandate.07 Dec 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAnalysis: The worrying number in Air NZ's Sustainability ReportTime for airline industry greenwashing is long gone says adviser.07 Dec 04:44 AM
New ZealandBeloved Coromandel Peninsula New Year's Eve fireworks display cancelled due to Covid-19Cancellation of Tairua's NYE fireworks display leaves some holidaymakers upset.07 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandHas the vaccine pass just driven a spike in jabs?The arrival of vaccine passes appears to have prompted more Kiwis to get second jabs.07 Dec 03:40 AM
New ZealandMaungatapu School confirms Covid-19 case, bowling venue 'high risk' locationThe news was announced on the school's Facebook page.07 Dec 03:38 AM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Tuesday 7th December WrapThere were 98 new cases of COVID-19 in the community on Tuesday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael CraigWatch07 Dec 03:24 AM
New ZealandStudent tests positive for Covid - 25 pupils, three staff isolatingThe classroom space was cleaned on Monday night, further deep clean this evening.07 Dec 03:06 AM
New ZealandTwo schools wrongly claim $170K under wage subsidy schemeIn another case highlighted by the AG, a school spent $13K on a leaving party and gifts.07 Dec 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldOmicron is fast moving, but perhaps less severe, early reports suggestNew York Times: More study is needed before experts can say much about it with confidence.07 Dec 01:43 AM
