New ZealandWellington City is now 90 per cent double-vaccinated against Covid-19The Capital and Coast DHB says Wellington City hit the milestone yesterday.15 Nov 09:36 AM
New ZealandRegional mayors reluctant to take position on reopening bordersThe Prime Minister will reveal when the gates to the supercity will open on Wednesday.15 Nov 07:17 AM
New Zealand'A disaster waiting to happen': Four ICU beds for population of 116,000DHB chief describes the situation as 'very concerning'.15 Nov 07:03 AM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Monday 15th NovemberThere were 173 new cases of COVID-19 in the community on Monday. 90 people were in hospital with the virus. Video / Mark Mitchell / Michael Craig / Dean Purcell / Alex Burton Watch15 Nov 06:21 AM
KahuPregnant Northland woman says doctors gave conflicting vaccine adviceFirst-time mum says advice from medical professionals left her confused and anxious.15 Nov 06:14 AM
New ZealandPrincipals worried ahead of vaccine deadline:'Probably one of the worst days of my career'School principals hope vaccination-resistant teachers will get the jab before midnight.15 Nov 05:55 AM
New ZealandCovid 19: Expert concerned about Waikato alert-level changeCovid-19 experts have welcomed the rollout of booster vaccination shots.15 Nov 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMenu planner: What now for Good Spirits Hospitality and Nourish GroupIn spite of Covid gloom in restaurant sector partners say deal comes at right time.15 Nov 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe tech industry's problem with the Vaccine PassAn advantage squandered?15 Nov 04:25 AM
New ZealandTeaching staff farewelled ahead of vaccine mandate deadlineTeachers not getting Covid jab 'doesn't change who they are as a person', principal says.15 Nov 03:57 AM
New ZealandPM: Covid booster shots offered from November 29People can get a booster shot six months after their two-dose vaccination.15 Nov 03:05 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Waikato moves to level 2; booster shots offered from Nov 29November 15 2021 Cabinet has agreed to move Waikato to alert level 2 from midnight tomorrow - and the rollout of booster vaccination shots will start from November 29.Watch15 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand'First jab ... saved my life': 45yo Covid patient put into coma, needed pacemakerThree days into his Auckland MIQ stay, Jason Collier collapsed.15 Nov 02:58 AM
New ZealandLife after lockdown: What it's like for a South Auckland student returning to schoolOpinion: 'On that first day everyone was so excited to see each other.'15 Nov 02:39 AM
New ZealandPfizer's pill is the latest Covid treatment to show promise. Here are some moreEXPLAINER: Several potential at-home and outpatient Covid treatments are in development.15 Nov 01:56 AM
New ZealandMasterton mayor urges vaccination following news of positive caseMasterton Mayor Lyn Patterson says the community is aware of the rules.15 Nov 01:46 AM
New Zealand173 new community cases as Covid spreads to WairarapaCovid has also spread in an Auckland rest home.15 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandIwi calls on anti-vaxxers: 'Use a different haka'An iwi linked to the famous Ka Mate haka is calling on anti-vaxxers to stop using it.14 Nov 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid 'washing over the entire country': Tauranga could have cases this week, DHB saysThe health board chief is warning people Covid-19 could be in Tauranga this week.14 Nov 10:52 PM
Entertainment'I can't taste anything': Duncan Garner says he has CovidThe broadcaster also revealed his son had Covid-19.14 Nov 10:50 PM
New ZealandRotorua Covid case lost her baby after premature birthThe woman and her partner both tested positive for Covid-19.14 Nov 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The day we knew would come is here': Covid cases in RotoruaContact tracing for the two cases is under way.14 Nov 10:49 PM
New ZealandPrincipal faces 'awful vindictive' abuse for supporting vaccine mandateShe says she has been accused of being "complicit in mass genocide".14 Nov 10:44 PM
New ZealandD-day for teacher jabs - unvaxxed not allowed at school tomorrowTeachers face a big decision today as the no jab, no job mandate comes into effect.14 Nov 10:09 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail considering vaccine mandate on Cook Strait ferriesFerry operator looks to join Air NZ to introduce vaccine mandates for inter-island travel.14 Nov 09:17 PM
New ZealandGovt considering boundaries around low-vaccination areasCabinet to consider Auckland's borders opening, boosters rollout and Waikato alert level.14 Nov 08:50 PM
TourismNourish Group gobbled up by Good Spirits HospitalityDeal happens as restaurants face unprecedented fallout from Covid lockdowns and new rules.14 Nov 08:43 PM
Travel'Europe is back at the epicenter of the pandemic,' says W.H.O officialInfections are again sweeping across Western Europe, despite high vaccination rates.14 Nov 08:21 PM
WorldCountry placing two million unvaccinated people into lockdownThe move prohibits unvaccinated people 12 and older from leaving their homes.14 Nov 08:01 PM
New Zealand'We're doing what we can': Tararua wary after Covid cases reportedSome people visiting a location of interest haven't been wearing masks, store says.14 Nov 07:43 PM
New ZealandRotorua Hospital, Stratford pharmacy among new locations of interestPeople are urged to regularly check the locations of interest page.14 Nov 07:11 PM
New ZealandOnehunga High temporarily closed after student tests positive for CovidA student at Onehunga High School, in Auckland, has tested positive for Covid-19.14 Nov 07:05 PM
OpinionHome-isolation deaths a 'moral and legal failure': Ex health watchdogOpinion: Moral, legal right to healthcare in focus after three with Covid-19 die at home.14 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's Covid outbreak could soon reach peak, expert saysBut there is a warning that some other pockets of the country may be in for a bumpy ride.14 Nov 05:59 PM
