New ZealandCovid scare at West Auckland daycare after teacher tests positiveThe case was detected as the result of routine screening for early childhood educators.01 Nov 06:15 AM
WorldTonga's main island going into lockdownTongatapu, where most of the population live, will go into lockdown from midnight.01 Nov 06:15 AM
New ZealandPM could soon visit Auckland after Speaker's change of heart and rulesSpeaker's five-day isolation set to be scrapped, allowing Auckland MPs back.01 Nov 05:57 AM
VideoFocus: Sir Ian Taylor's self-isolation pilotNovember 1, 2021: Sir Ian Taylor's government-approved self-isolation pilot begins as he flies to Los Angeles and San Francisco and returns to Aotearoa without taking up a space in an overloaded MIQ system. Video / Dean PurcellWatch01 Nov 05:52 AM
WorldAustralians reunite as border reopens after 20-month banAustralia's international border opened for the first time in 20 months.01 Nov 05:48 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 experts 'nervous' with decision for Auckland to ease restrictionsDr Siouxsie Wiles is 'nervous' with the decision for Auckland to move to step 2 next week.01 Nov 05:41 AM
New ZealandAuckland set to ease restrictions next week, Waikato 'step 2' tomorrow - retailers to re-openToday's announcement comes as a record number of new cases were reported.01 Nov 04:44 AM
Retail'Lifeline' before Christmas rush: Auckland retailers set to reopen next week - but face long recoveryPrime Minister says no alert level change for Auckland until midnight next Tuesday.01 Nov 04:44 AM
New ZealandPolice locate Covid-infected man who absconded from MIQPolice have found one person who absconded from MIQ, while a woman is still on the run.01 Nov 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestment'We can't force them': Real estate authority on vaccinations for 16,000 agents, managersHow many of our 16,000 agents and managers are vaxxed? No one knows for sure.01 Nov 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDelta outbreak: 1pm pressers cut back as PM shifts focusOPINION: Govt has shaken up its Covid-19 strategy, dropping the 1pm conferences.01 Nov 04:31 AM
New ZealandPM heads to town, DHB says area will hit 90 per cent next monthThe Prime Minister will support Whanganui vaccinators on Wednesday01 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandWhy Auckland's vaccination rate could be high enough to stop growing outbreakEstimates show the number of weekly cases would hit 1300 by November 15.01 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Auckland moves to 'step 2' next week, Waikato tomorrowNovember 1 2021 Cabinet has made an in-principle decision to move Auckland to level three, step two from next Tuesday at 11.59pm. Waikato will also see an easing of restrictions to step two from tomorrow at 11.59pm.Watch01 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandRecord 162 cases today, three staff on hospital Covid ward test positiveIt's D-Day for Auckland and Waikato as Cabinet meets to discuss a change of alert levels.01 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandAnti-lockdown protest: Police arrest 36-year-old, further charges likelyA 36-year-old man has been charged after a gathering at Auckland Domain on Saturday.01 Nov 02:19 AM
New ZealandPharmacy added after Covid case shopped at supermarket two days agoNew locations of interest linked to Covid positive cases announced in the Waikato region.01 Nov 02:05 AM
New ZealandCommunity housing body calls for rapid testing, vaccine mandateCovid cases continue to hit the community housing sector hard.01 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Very incapacitating': Worry long Covid will soon burden health system'You're exhausted, you can't really do anything.'01 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandSafety fears as supplement sales soar along with Covid casesExperts say health supplements should be treated with the same caution as pharmaceuticals.01 Nov 12:41 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Auckland Council consulting staff on a vaccine mandateThe council will be consulting staff over the next two weeks.31 Oct 11:32 PM
WorldHard borders to remain within Australia as WA pursues Covid eliminationWestern Australia is the only jurisdiction yet to cement a formal reopening timeline.31 Oct 11:10 PM
New ZealandCovid case went out socialising after being told they had tested positiveCabinet will discuss new modelling showing community cases could peak at 200 per day.31 Oct 11:04 PM
WorldWhite House press secretary Jen Psaki tests positive for CovidPsaki said she met with President Biden last week but maintained social distance.31 Oct 09:18 PM
New ZealandCovid 19: Unvaccinated port staff stood down while risk assessment carried outVaccination is now also a requirement for staff who do not go aboard vessels.31 Oct 09:09 PM
New ZealandLive: Daily Covid cases could peak at 200 this month - PM; virus spreads to small NI townAuckland will have its alert level reviewed today, with experts warning of rising cases.31 Oct 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPressure grows on G-20 nations to get Covid vaccines to the poorNew York Times: Rich nations aren't doing enough to help the poor survive the pandemic.31 Oct 07:38 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: UK expert 'moderately worried' about new Delta strainThe professor expects the vaccination will still cope to fight the new variant.31 Oct 06:44 PM
Entertainment'Losing fans - so what?': Shapeshifter undeterred after sharing pro-vax stanceThe Kiwi band made a Facebook post encouraging fans to get vaccinated.31 Oct 06:01 PM
New ZealandTwo Auckland colleges closed by Covid casesA record daily number of cases on Saturday was followed by 143 cases on Sunday.31 Oct 05:24 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCovid's cruel hand: The high-profile corporate losing $1m a day in AucklandHorizon Hotel and NZICC delayed again, not opening now till 2024 and 2025.31 Oct 05:09 PM
New ZealandVaccinated Aucklanders deserve more freedom - expertDes Gorman argues easing restrictions is the only way to maintain public compliance.31 Oct 05:05 PM
New ZealandOn the run: Two MIQ escapees still free, police search for third person who left self-isolationTwo people with Covid-19 have escaped from MIQ and are yet to be found.31 Oct 05:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKrishna Botica: How are you today? Covid changes the conversationOPINION: Amid Covid, some things have changed that Krishna Botica hopes are here to stay.31 Oct 04:00 PM
