PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnion leaders say staff have raised concerns around vaccine mandate'I don't think you'll see companies racing to get rid of staff if a mandate came along.'28 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandHost of North Shore party that broke lockdown rules says he's sorryTenants at North Shore party house were all vaccinated and returned negative tests.28 Oct 03:56 AM
New ZealandSovereign Hikoi Of Truth block Auckland border at MercerThe Sovereign Hikoi Of Truth protesters block the southbound route at Mercer. Video / SuppliedWatch28 Oct 03:56 AM
New ZealandMIQ changes right but they could have been bolder, expert saysThe MIQ changes are sensible but an expert believes they could have been relaxed further.28 Oct 03:40 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Takeaway shops among new Christchurch locations of interestLocations of interest now spread across Auckland, Christchurch and the Waikato region.28 Oct 03:39 AM
New ZealandMIQ changes too little, too late for Kiwi stranded in Canada'It's too late at this point. This step needed to be taking place a couple of months ago.'28 Oct 02:31 AM
New ZealandNorthland likely eight or more weeks away from 90 per cent vax targetAuckland seems to be a minimum four weeks off being 90pc double-jabbed.28 Oct 01:53 AM
New ZealandChch on edge as PM explains level 2 call; MIQ changes - all you need to knowChristchurch cases have had 'no major exposure events' - Hipkins.28 Oct 01:15 AM
New ZealandNine locations of interest revealed in Christchurch over 10-day periodTwo people from the same household tested positive for the virus last night.28 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandCovid in Christchurch: Positive case is truck driver, Nine close contactsThe two positive cases are from the suburb of Bishopdale.28 Oct 12:38 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 89 new Covid-19 community casesOctober 28 2021 There are 89 new Covid-19 cases in the community today. Eighty-three of the cases are in Auckland, four are in Waikato and two are in Christchurch. The Government will hold Christchurch at alert level 2.Watch28 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandTwo Covid cases in Christchurch - the wait for locations of interestA snap lockdown for the city has not been ruled out.27 Oct 11:25 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: 288 people in Auckland with Covid isolating at homeHome isolation model is a step towards sustainably managing future community cases.27 Oct 10:57 PM
New ZealandLive: Covid school case in Hamilton, nervous wait for Chch test resultsOfficials are scrambling to retrace the footsteps of a Christchurch household.27 Oct 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe Auckland areas where rents are rising the fastestMost expensive Auckland houses for rent: three listed today at $5000/week.27 Oct 10:14 PM
New ZealandKiwi man stuck in Canada on expired visa 'disgusted' by MIQ systemHe's been trying to get home for months. Now his visa has expired so he can't work.27 Oct 09:56 PM
New ZealandJudge orders MBIE to reconsider Auckland richlister's bid to bypass MIQAuckland entrepreneur Murray Bolton, 73, took his case to the High Court at Auckland.27 Oct 09:06 PM
New ZealandThird person tests positive for Covid in ŌtorohangaThe person is understood to be a close contact of the existing Ōtorohanga cases.27 Oct 09:03 PM
PoliticsLive: Covid in Chch - two unvaccinated cases, snap lockdown possible; new case in central NIThird case confirmed in Ōtorohanga, two cases in Christchurch.27 Oct 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldMerck says it will share lifesaving Covid pill's formulaNew York Times: Drug to be made and sold cheaply in 105 developing nations.27 Oct 08:22 PM
New ZealandŌtaki GP already 'lost to Canada' in spite of new one-off residency pathway announced last monthThe rural GP left NZ in June after struggling for a year to make headway on residency.27 Oct 08:12 PM
New Zealand'Unbelievable': Kiwis competing against fake accounts for MIQ spotsA company is using false passport numbers to secure vouchers for returnees who pay $270.27 Oct 06:30 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins tells Mike Hosking about two new Christchurch Covid casesCovid Response Minister Chris Hipkins tells Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking he could not rule out a snap lockdown in Christchurch. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch27 Oct 06:25 PM
LifestyleWhy lockdown homeschooling is all about the long gameParenting Place: Here's how to keep up the online learning without losing your mind.27 Oct 06:00 PM
WorldMore extreme than Auckland: Millions plunged back into hard lockdownOne country desperate to stop the spread has issued a lockdown harder than Auckland.27 Oct 05:09 PM
Sport'Deeply troubling': Sir Russell Coutts lashes Govt's Covid 'dictatorship'Kiwi sailing great says situation in New Zealand 'deeply troubling'.27 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Living down a rabbit hole': Richlister slams bureaucrats in MIQ legal challengeMurray Bolton wants to self-isolate at Herne Bay home after possible return from US.27 Oct 04:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Anti-social media is soiling our nestOPINION: Our editorial on the malevolent spread of misinformation on vaccines.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Are moderate remnants of the National Party doomed?OPINION: Have they "lost the plot"?27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRawiri Taonui: Māori in a race against timeOPINION: Dr Rawiri Taonui contemplates the situation for Māori in the outbreak.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHikoi of Truth protest unwelcome in Waitangi as Northland grapples with CovidNorthland iwi has rebuked Hīkoi of Truth protesters for the timing of their stand.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhen the 'storm' hits: Will our ICUs cope now Delta is free?Hospital documents reveal how ICUs planned to cope with a surge in cases.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project - let's vaccinate NZ by XmasThe 90% Project - let's vaccinate NZ by Xmas27 Oct 01:40 PM
New ZealandAnti-lockdown hīkoi: Police frustrated as protesters hunker down at checkpointProtesters camped at Auckland's southern border are prepared to spend the night.27 Oct 07:00 AM