New ZealandCovid-infected MIQ escaper surrenders to policeTwo male escapees went to a dairy to buy cigarettes.20 Oct 03:05 AM
New Zealand60 new cases today; senior high school students to return next weekSenior high school students will be back on college grounds from next week.20 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM on students returning to schoolThe Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, on students returning to schools under Level 3. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Oct 02:52 AM
New ZealandNorthland man's flight from Whangārei to Queenstown during lockdown lands him in courtPolice had been investigating how the man managed to fly without the correct paperwork.20 Oct 02:34 AM
New ZealandLockdown Lotto: Retailers' 'lifeline' cut off as sales soar for $42m drawRetailers count on the big draws to bring in the money.20 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki released on bail after stern warning from judgeBrian Tamaki attended lockdown protests on October 2 and October 16.20 Oct 02:10 AM
New ZealandWellington region now closer to 90% first dose, 68% fully vaccinatedEighty-eight per cent have had their first dose, up from 86 per cent at the last update.20 Oct 01:53 AM
New ZealandNorthland man charged in relation to mass protest on Super SaturdayHe is one of four people charged nationwide in relation to mass protests during level 3.20 Oct 01:35 AM
New ZealandWaiheke businesses call for Auckland border to reopenWaiheke Local Board wants vaccination numbers to rise before border opening.20 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandOmbudsman launches inquiry into MIQ booking systemThe Ombudsman has launched an inquiry into the MIQ booking system.20 Oct 01:22 AM
New ZealandCovid uncertainty cancels A Very Welly Christmas for 2021But organisers have not given up on Christmas entirely.20 Oct 01:18 AM
New Zealand'It's deeply frustrating': Waiheke Island councillor on Covid caseThere still remains no clarity as to whether the person lives on Waiheke Island or not.20 Oct 12:51 AM
New ZealandExpired Covid-19 vaccines given to 15 WellingtoniansAll affected people have been encouraged to get another vaccine.20 Oct 12:31 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 60 new Covid-19 community casesOctober 20 2021 The number of new Covid-19 cases dropped to 60 today but Dr Ashley Bloomfield warns that infections are likely to keep rising. Fifty-six of the new cases are in Auckland and four are in Waikato.Watch20 Oct 12:00 AM
World'Don't be at the house': Minister's family flees after anti-vaxxer threatsDemonstrators yelled out Gunner's home address and threatened to attack him at a rally.19 Oct 11:26 PM
New ZealandJames Cook High School wins Do It For Each Other competitionJames Cook High School won Auckland Airport's Do It For Each Other social media vaccination competition with this video. Video / Auckland AirportWatch19 Oct 11:16 PM
New ZealandFront of the queue: 300 MIQ spots to be reserved for health workers from NovemberUp until now health workers have had to compete with others to get into the country.19 Oct 10:24 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 Delta outbreak: Police isolating after victim, partner of New Lynn shooting test positive for CovidTwo Waitemata officers are now self-isolating after the incident.19 Oct 10:22 PM
New ZealandClassroom air quality an 'incredible blindspot', researcher saysThey met officials yesterday to push for air monitoring to keep Covid-19 at bay.19 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandMinister's message for Sandra Goudie - 'no exception' for mayor vaccinationsThames Coromandel mayor says she won't be forced into having the Pfizer jab.19 Oct 09:34 PM
New ZealandLive: Hipkins rules out a snap level 4 return - for nowChris Hipkins will also reveal more information for schools this afternoon.19 Oct 09:00 PM
WorldAs deaths rise, Russian doctors despair at low vaccine rateThe country has hovered near 1,000 reported deaths per day for weeks.19 Oct 08:57 PM
LifestyleTragic outcomes: Pregnant women regret not getting the vaccine"No other family should have to go through this."19 Oct 08:49 PM
New ZealandThree towns, one district surpass 90 per cent with one dose of vaccineTwo towns and one district are in the South Island and one town is in the north.19 Oct 08:42 PM
New ZealandWatch: Judith Collins unveils National's Covid economic planNational has set a target of 85-90 per cent or December 1 to re-open Auckland and NZ.19 Oct 08:40 PM
EducationAuckland principals consider options as exam fears loom for studentsGrowing calls for the Government to cancel school exams for students in Auckland.19 Oct 08:11 PM
New ZealandLive: Covid 'the new normal' - expert hits out at Govt's approach; Case spike 'sobering'And Covid-19 Response Minister said case numbers are on an "upwards trajectory".19 Oct 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBrazilian leader's pandemic handling draws explosive allegation: HomicideNew York Times: Report concludes President purposely let the coronavirus kill Brazilians.19 Oct 07:23 PM
New Zealand'Knowing I've had Covid, I'm just grateful I can breathe'Tuala Tagaloa Tusani is a Covid survivor and is now working to promote vaccination.19 Oct 06:52 PM
WorldUS expected to authorise mix and match for Covid-19 booster shotsThe FDA was expected to say that using the same brand for a booster was still preferable.19 Oct 06:22 PM
WorldCalls for 'Plan B' in UK as virus cases soarEurope's highest infection rates are being recorded in the tens of thousands each day.19 Oct 05:21 PM
New ZealandWere you at this Auckland park? Isolate and test immediatelyLocations of interest linked to Covid cases continue to pop up.19 Oct 05:01 PM
New ZealandAuckland principal: 'Let's get kids in classes'Calls to open school gates to students on Tuesday after nine weeks of home learning.19 Oct 04:58 PM
New ZealandCovid spike: Expert's plea as daily cases hit record; 158,000 eligible Aucklanders holding out on vaxNew Zealand has recorded the largest number of new cases reported in one day.19 Oct 04:00 PM
