New ZealandEleven new cases, officials hunt missing link between household cases with different strains29 mystery cases under investigation, vaccination centre a location of interest.10 Sep 01:55 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 11 new Covid-19 community casesSeptember 10 2021 There are 11 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand - all in the Auckland region. There are 27 people currently in hospital, including four in ICU.Watch10 Sep 01:00 AM
WorldNSW lockdown exit at risk with 1542 new cases, Victoria mulls similar planNSW infections may be too high as restrictions are eased, experts warn.10 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandDelta eliminated in a 'couple of weeks' - NZ response exceeds expectations, says top modellerIt follows news an extra 250,000 doses are arriving from Spain this morning.10 Sep 12:30 AM
Entertainment'Level 2 is no different to level 4': Arts community calls for more Govt fundingThere are fears many will leave the arts if extra funding is not put in place.10 Sep 12:13 AM
TourismGloomy outlook for Queenstown businesses30 potentially looking to shut up shop, yet others say they've had their best year yet.10 Sep 12:10 AM
New ZealandTouchdown! Flight with 250,000 Covid vaccines lands in NZA few days without unexpected cases needed for Auckland to go to level 3, expert says.09 Sep 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentVaccinated RSE workers to skip MIQ, but Hawke's Bay apple growers say it's not enoughVaccinated seasonal workers from Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu will begin arriving next month.09 Sep 11:28 PM
Entertainment'Her Majesty' Hilary Barry shares latest formal Friday lookThe Queen has arrived.09 Sep 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | Your 'free' jab will save livesOPINION: Graeme Jarvis writes vaccine development is more expensive than rocket science.09 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: One-way travel bubble with Pacific for RSE workers to open in OctoberA one-way travel bubble with the Pacific for some workers will open in October. It will mean Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers from Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu will be able to come to New Zealand without having to go through MIQ.Watch09 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandDelta outbreak: Cops stood down after 'incident' involving latest Middlemore caseOfficers are linked to woman at Middlemore's ED who tested positive for the virus.09 Sep 10:53 PM
New ZealandLive: 7 cops stood down after Covid contact; infected person's supermarket visitThe patient went into the hospital with a non-Covid-related issue.09 Sep 10:23 PM
WorldDelta will eventually 'reach everybody not vaccinated'Warning about the variant's unstoppable path issued by creator of AstraZeneca vaccine.09 Sep 09:40 PM
New ZealandOpposition questions international, domestic use of vaccine passport"When I was vaccinated, I was given a pretty flimsy piece of cardboard with handwriting."09 Sep 09:30 PM
WorldVaccine passports are coming. How will they work and what will you need them for?How can I prove I'm vaccinated? What about people who can't get vaccinated?09 Sep 08:32 PM
New ZealandArrivals 'a serious threat' to another Delta outbreakGrounded Kiwis petition calls for more managed isolation and quarantine, experts say no.09 Sep 06:44 PM
WorldIs 'superhuman' Covid immunity possible?Two vaccinations after being infected with Covid may turbo-charge the immune system.09 Sep 06:03 PM
LifestyleRaising eyebrows in the era of Covid-19 and face masksWith the advent of face masks, we're paying more attention to our brows than ever before.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk us anything on Covid: Vaccine myths and rare side effectsWe answer your questions about Covid 19 and the country's current outbreak.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationHigh attendance, 'low' mask-wearing among studentsFace-to-face learning is back in Rotorua as schools return under level 2.09 Sep 11:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMask or pass? Students decide as schools returnFace-to-face learning at schools and early childhood centres is under way in the Bay.09 Sep 11:54 AM
BusinessWatch: VB revives classic song for vaccine adVB has revived its 53-year-old anthem to encourage people to get vaccinated.09 Sep 08:22 AM
New ZealandPregnant woman given MIQ spot after launching legal actionLaunching legal action against the MBIE and the Minister of Health, lands MIQ spot.09 Sep 08:13 AM
New ZealandStudents outside Auckland to get some bonus NCEA creditsMore than 7000 people signed a petition calling for bonus credits for all students.09 Sep 08:06 AM
LifestyleOpinion: Lockdown dating trend that needs to stopSingles are resorting to a particular type of date — but it's proving to be disastrous.09 Sep 07:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: What should separated parents do in lockdown?Lockdowns are difficult for everyone - particularly separated parents.09 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandNearly 18,000 Kiwis dobbed in others, say policeOf the 380 vehicles turned around at Auckland checkpoints, 244 were heading north.09 Sep 06:34 AM
New ZealandBemused PM answers question about sex during hospital visitsArdern said people should not be having sex in hospital, regardless of Covid status.09 Sep 06:33 AM
New Zealand'Discriminating': Woman with mask exemption refused supermarket entry three timesEven with a note from her doctor, Zoe was turned away from the supermarket.09 Sep 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismWhat sitting duck Auckland tourism businesses need from the GovtMinister Stuart Nash 'acknowledges the disruption' to Auckland caused by the lockdown.09 Sep 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismMinister 'doesn't care': Travel agents angry over refund scheme"It's on him" says disappointed travel leader about David Clark's stance on refund scheme.09 Sep 05:24 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters demands inquiry into Govt Covid saliva testing contractFormer deputy PM Winston Peters wants an investigation into saliva testing contract.09 Sep 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Is the PM's vaccines deal a triumph of politics over principle?The vaccines deal will save the PM blushes, but some may wonder at the horsetrading.09 Sep 05:03 AM