New ZealandLong Covid clinics desperately needed in NZ, experts sayMost people with Covid-19 recover completely, but some report long lasting symptoms.18 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Saturday's good vibes just the startEDITORIAL: A daunting 15 per cent of the eligible 4.21 million still unvaccinated.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand90% vax target to feature 'prominently' in new Govt Covid frameworkThe Government will announce a new 'Covid-19 protection framework' on Friday.18 Oct 07:47 AM
KahuMurupara kaumātua says locals waiting for 'better vaccine'"We want the freedom to choose. We want a different vaccine," says Pem Bird.18 Oct 07:18 AM
New ZealandArrest made over North Shore influencer partyPolice have arrested a man in relation to the illegal North Shore party.18 Oct 06:34 AM
New ZealandGovt's alert-level decisions get mixed marks from expertsDr Colin Tukuitonga agrees with the Government's decision for Auckland.18 Oct 06:15 AM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Monday 18th Oct WrapThere were 60 new cases of COVID-19 in the community on Monday. Auckland will stay in Alert Level 3 for at least another two weeks. Video / Dean Purcell / Mark Mitchell / Michael Craig / Jason OxenhamWatch18 Oct 06:09 AM
New Zealand1000 surgeries cancelled every week - Middlemore Hospital 'suffering''People awaiting cancer treatment, or hip surgery, for example, are now left in limbo.'18 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall Business'Killing livelihoods': Battered Auckland businesses fear the worstMore targeted support for 'battered' hospitality businesses.18 Oct 04:52 AM
New ZealandAuckland, Waikato stay in level 3, Northland to level 2 this weekPM promises a plan this week for Auckland's path out of lockdown.18 Oct 04:45 AM
Small BusinessSet a date: Hospitality and retail businesses' plea to GovtWe need a line drawn to say this is when we're reopening, says Restaurant Association.18 Oct 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDamien VenutoDamien Venuto: Govt's lack of trust in business is slowing Covid recoveryOPINION: Businesses have placed great trust in the Govt; can it now reciprocate?18 Oct 04:34 AM
New ZealandPM calls influencer party a 'blatant' rule breach, landlord saddened by eventAlthough she hasn't seen the footage, the Prime Minister said it was a breach of rules.18 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM Ardern responds to illegal North Shore lockdown partyPM Jacinda Ardern responds saying the party on Auckland's North Shore was "a blatant breach of the rules" and police are investigating. Video / PoolWatch18 Oct 03:38 AM
New ZealandNorth Shore partygoers attended city rooftop gathering before partyA pre-party was held on the roof of the central Auckland building, which drew complaints.18 Oct 03:29 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Outdoor gym classes identified as new location of interestAn Anytime Fitness outdoor class has been added to the locations of interest list.18 Oct 03:29 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Auckland and Waikato to stay at level 3, Northland moves to level 2October 18 2021 Auckland will stay at level 3 with existing restrictions for the at least two weeks. In Northland will move to level 2 at 11.59pm on Tuesday 19 October. The rest of New Zealand will remain at level 2.Watch18 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandMost partially vaccinated MPs staying home as Parliament resumesAll members of the Labour, Greens and Te Paati Māori caucuses are fully vaccinated.18 Oct 02:17 AM
New Zealand'It'll be level 2 soon': Woman at Nth Shore lockdown party hits out at hatersShe was caught at the North Shore party. Now she's fired shots defending her actions.18 Oct 01:32 AM
New ZealandHome-based educators criticise vaccine mandate rule for householdsVaccine mandate will be extremely detrimental to the sector, letter says.18 Oct 01:07 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate lockdown party, second model dumped by agencyAnother model has lost a contract after partying with about 50 others on the North Shore.18 Oct 01:03 AM
New Zealand'The public shaming isn't on'; neighbours of North Shore party speak outHowever, many neighbours are angry at police turning up late18 Oct 12:33 AM
New ZealandWorker at Remuera Village Retirement Village gets CovidAll staff at the retirement village are now being tested for Covid.18 Oct 12:32 AM
New Zealand60 new Covid cases today; 140 unlinked in past fortnightToday's case numbers are the last piece of data Cabinet considers before alert level call.18 Oct 12:15 AM
World'Lock out, not down': New details on Victoria reopening revealedA surge in vaccinations has had a major impact on the Victoria's projected Covid figures.17 Oct 10:47 PM
New ZealandAct Party leader David Seymour proposes $250 vax tax creditAct Party leader David Seymour proposed one-off tax credit for fully vaxxed.17 Oct 10:02 PM
World'I'm scared to death': Heartbreak as anti-vax couple with five kids die of Covid'His response to me was to show different memes and stuff that he found on Facebook.'17 Oct 09:51 PM
PoliticsLive: D-Day - experts urge Cabinet to resist alert level changeExperts are urging against Auckland leaving lockdown as cases mount.17 Oct 09:36 PM
New ZealandLive: Auckland risks 'months' longer in lockdown, Cabinet meets on alert levelsDespite Saturday's vax boost, modeller fears tracing collapse may spell longer lockdown.17 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandModel dropped by agency over wild North Shore lockdown partyModelling agency has taken a stand following an illegal wild influencer party on Saturday.17 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Shore party apparently in breach of rules 'thoughtless and stupid'Dozens of people attended an alleged illegal lockdown party on the weekend.17 Oct 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWill new Covid treatments be as elusive for poor countries as vaccines?New York Times: Many obstacles remain for broad access to coronavirus drugs.17 Oct 07:48 PM
New ZealandFully vaccinated Aucklanders should be rewarded, experts sayThe fully vaccinated should be rewarded with small freedoms, say some experts.17 Oct 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'It's going gangbusters': Is your property earning more than you?If your property is in Mount Maunganui, the answer could be yes.17 Oct 05:00 PM