New ZealandKawhia Covid case - NZ's least vaccinated area and outside level 3 boundaryFishing, swimming and bowls in Auckland today - but don't share bathrooms.05 Oct 11:03 PM
New ZealandFocus: National leader on gang leaders given exemptions to enter AucklandNational leader Judith Collins on gang leaders being given exemptions to enter Auckland. Video / Mark MitchellWatch05 Oct 11:02 PM
PoliticsGangs aren't hard to reach, just try buying drugs from them - CollinsJudith Collins says gangs are easy to reach, and continue to sell drugs at level 3.05 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandStadiums and other events to reopen to unlimited fans under level 2 rule changePrime Minister Jacinda Ardern's office has confirmed the change to Hawke's Bay Today.05 Oct 10:54 PM
PoliticsWhat is and isn't allowed? Level 3 step 1 rules for AucklandDon't use a bathroom in a private residence that isn't your own. Public toilets are okay.05 Oct 10:27 PM
New ZealandPicnics and playdates resume - but confusion continues over playgroundsAuckland enjoys its first day of further reduced restrictions in level 3 today.05 Oct 10:13 PM
New ZealandWaiheke Island remains off limits to Aucklanders but islanders can go to townLocals feared what would happen if thousands of Aucklands flocked to Covid-free Waiheke.05 Oct 10:08 PM
New ZealandThe Hits: Jacinda Ardern says not to share loosAucklanders to enjoy outdoors – but don't share loos. Video / The HitsWatch05 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandChurches supporting anti-lockdown rally took more than $1.2m from wage subsidyAs many as 2000 anti-lockdown protesters gathered at last Saturday's protest.05 Oct 09:10 PM
TravelPassport power: NZ climbs rankings, vaccine choice affects travel optionsA vaccine passport hierarchy is emerging for international travel.05 Oct 08:52 PM
New ZealandLive: Fines for vaccine certificate misuse; anti-vaxxers 'holding businesses to ransom'Top chef labels those who didn't want to get vaccines as 'muppets'.05 Oct 08:08 PM
New ZealandThousands of youth get jab at Pasifika eventA youth-led Pasifika event in Auckland has vaccinated almost 5000 people.05 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandPM defends essential worker exemption for gang bossSpeaking to Radio Hauraki, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern defends the essential worker exemption given to gang boss Sonny Fatupaito. Video / Radio HaurakiWatch05 Oct 07:46 PM
BusinessVaccine certificates: Uncertainty over enforcement, extent of essential servicesBusinesses want more clarity on how they will be affected by the rollout.05 Oct 07:34 PM
New ZealandPM defends essential worker exemption for Mob bossSonny Fatupaito, the Mongrel Mob's Waikato chapter president, was given the exemption.05 Oct 07:15 PM
New ZealandVaccine certificates welcomed; expert says Govt should mandate worker jabsThe PM says the surest way to get to festivals this summer is to get the vaccine.05 Oct 07:09 PM
WorldWuhan and US scientists planned to create new coronavirusesGroup submitted proposals to mix genetic data of strains and grow new sequences.05 Oct 06:15 PM
LifestyleOpinion: Five Covid behaviours that need to stop nowChoosing to ignore the rules isn't fair on everyone else, writes Nicola Alpe.05 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No jab, no job': Port workers wait until 'the last minute' to get vaccinatedFrom October 1, border workers must have at least one dose to keep working at the border.05 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandWellington city surpasses 90 per cent first Covid jab milestoneThe city is expected to hit 90 per cent fully vaccinated in mid-November.05 Oct 05:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouple expecting triplets back home but still face tough choiceCovid-19 border restrictions mean expectant father Kelvin Acutt faces a hard choice.05 Oct 05:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLetter reveals delay: Pfizer waited over 6 weeks for first vaccine meeting with NZ officialsVaccine purchase negotiations with Pfizer had a slow start through lack of funds.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We want to help': Immigrant doctors denied work at 'understaffed' hospitals"We are fully qualified, are able to help and some of us can start as soon as tomorrow".05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThird of retailers unsure they'll survive the next year - reportMore than 69 per cent of respondents were dissatisfied with the Government's Covid plan.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Beating a path through the bush when you can't see your feetOPINION: Our editorial on the three-step plan to ease Auckland's Covid-19 alert level.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: Why attitudes towards Covid varyOPINION: For many, obstacles litter the path to freedom and 'normality'.05 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Tamihere: Vaccination system is for middle-class non-Māori New ZealandersMāori have to be targeted with a different approach.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I am surprised': Brian Tamaki vows to defend police charges for Auckland anti-lockdown protestDestiny Church leader was charged after Saturday's lockdown protest in Auckland Domain.05 Oct 08:15 AM
Lifestyle'Incredibly frightening': 24yo Aussie Covid survivor describes 18-month ordeal'You don't have to be on a ventilator to have your life turned upside down.'05 Oct 08:05 AM
OpinionWork-life car crash: The special hell of being a working parent in lockdownOPINION: Welcome to the brave new world of 'zigzag working'. You'll hate it.05 Oct 07:24 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: New locations of interest include Raglan kebab shopThe Ministry of Health has released the latest locations of interest.05 Oct 05:17 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM announces Covid-19 vaccine certificateNew Zealand's "vaccine passport" is likely to be a digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate containing a QR code. Video / PoolWatch05 Oct 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCommercial rent relief changes driven by anecdotal discussions with lawyersChanges to Property Law Act go significantly further than abandoned 2020 proposals.05 Oct 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirline body says haphazard border management stalling recoveryLessons for New Zealand as border systems shown to be inconsistent and stalling travel.05 Oct 04:35 AM
