World'Symptoms rapidly worsen': Two women die with Covid in VictoriaVictoria has recorded its first deaths since state's devastating second wave last year.31 Aug 10:49 AM
SportInvestigation after nurse attends sports stars' illegal lockdown partyA nurse attended a gathering hosted by Du'Plessis Kirifi and Mila Reuelu-Buchanan.31 Aug 06:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionI got Covid at an Auckland mall. Here's what's happened sinceOPINION: A nasal swab isn't the best birthday gift, but a positive result is even worse.31 Aug 05:51 AM
New ZealandLockdown breach: Otago Uni student isolating after Auckland flightStudent was met by police on arrival in Dunedin after flouting lockdown rules.31 Aug 05:34 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFreight costs up almost 100% in last 6 months"True impact of price increases has not been felt by clients and property owners."31 Aug 05:34 AM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta outbreak | Tuesday 31st Aug WrapThere were 49 new cases of COVID-19 in the community today, all of them in Auckland. Video / Mark Mitchell / Brett Phibbs / GettyWatch31 Aug 05:32 AM
New ZealandThree workers at chicken processing plant test positive for Covid-19The employee hasn't been at work in more than a week, the company's CEO said.31 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandPolice map out checkpoints ahead of move to level 3As regions south of Auckland prepare for level 3, Police are getting checkpoints ready.31 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandInsight: What genomes reveal about the Delta outbreak in NZScientists have sequenced hundreds of Delta genomes this outbreak. What have they learned?31 Aug 03:20 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: 'People are just trying to stay strong and get better'Churchgoers in our biggest Covid cluster are fighting the virus and holding on to hope.31 Aug 03:14 AM
New ZealandCountdown to McDonald's, barista-made coffee and takeawaysPrepare for drive-through, click and collect and deliveries.31 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandJudith Collins fires back at PM over outbreak travelJudith Collins says the PM's 'spin machine is in overdrive'.31 Aug 03:04 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus Covid-19: Better ventilation 'absolutely critical' to stopping DeltaCovid-19 experts say raft of changes needed to better ventilate NZ's indoor danger spots.31 Aug 02:33 AM
New Zealand'Mutated substantially': New Covid variant 'worse than Delta' - NZ officials confirm one case was detected at border"Consider this a hurricane warning on the next potential variant."31 Aug 02:08 AM
OpinionCovid: How long does immunity last after vaccination? Two experts explainANALYSIS: Here's what the data tells us so far.31 Aug 01:48 AM
New ZealandSpring Hill prison guard tests positive for CovidOnly a third of inmates in the unit have received one dose and none are fully vaccinated.31 Aug 01:26 AM
WorldNSW records 1164 cases, lockdown exit in doubt; Victoria risks same fateVictorian health officials are now conceding they may not be able to eliminate Covid.31 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandA town divided: Auckland border splits Waikato streetWaikato mayor Allan Sanson says they are "stuck" with the current boundary.31 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 49 new Covid-19 cases today, the lowest in six daysThere are 49 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - the lowest in six days. Six babies under the age of one have caught Covid-19 in the Delta outbreak, Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said.Watch31 Aug 01:00 AM
WorldAussie anti-vaxxer's Covid-19 regret after being hospitalised with virusAustralian anti-vaxxer who didn't believe Covid-19 struck down with the illness.31 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandRise in people lying about exposure to Covid-19 putting ambulance crews at riskSt John has 93 frontline staff in self-isolation due to community contact with Covid-19.30 Aug 11:36 PM
New ZealandLive: A tale of two alert levels; Govt's mixed messages on vaccine supplyPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern will front media at 1pm today.30 Aug 10:28 PM
New ZealandCovid: Phil Goff wants Aucklanders to be vaccinated firstI'm not saying Auckland first, but risk first, says Goff.30 Aug 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Big concern': Two per cent of inmates at Hawke's Bay Regional Prison fully vaccinatedPrisoner vaccination is well behind the general population.30 Aug 10:21 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: New Auckland locations of interest addedA Super Value, Spice Bazaar and a number of dairies have been added to the list tonight.30 Aug 09:56 PM
New ZealandCouple struggling to find answers after vaccine mistakeA couple who may have got a saline injection still don't know if they need a booster shot.30 Aug 09:44 PM
TravelEU to close borders to American tourists again as infections spikeThe bloc has reversed its advice on opening to the US before the summer tourism season.30 Aug 09:20 PM
New ZealandKiwis rally around injured bus driver, raise nearly $15k'I might buy some Elton John glasses', the bus driver says about which glasses to buy.30 Aug 08:40 PM
New ZealandLive: Fears Auckland heading for longest level 4 lockdown; Wellington outbreak believed 'contained' says PMAucklanders face another fortnight in level 4, while the country eyes up freedom.30 Aug 08:36 PM
BusinessVirgin Australia announces intention for mandatory vaccinationVirgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka explains why the airline has intentions for mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for all staff. Video / SuppliedWatch30 Aug 06:41 PM
New ZealandWellington prepares for takeaways and deliveriesAreas outside Auckland and Northland moving to alert level 3 on Wednesday.30 Aug 06:14 PM
New ZealandBetter against Delta? New vaccine trial in NZ set to startCould this vaccine be an effective protective measure against the Delta variant.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington's rough sleepers vaccinated at special clinicMore than 100 doses have been administered over two clinics, one of which was in lockdown.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk us anything on Covid: Travel exemptions, bubbles, masks and starting a new jobWe answer your questions about Covid-19 and the country's current outbreak.30 Aug 05:00 PM