New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Ex-Green Party candidate threatened with arrest when out for a walkEx-Green Party candidate and climate change activist Luke Wijohn's video of a confrontation with police where he was threatened with arrest when out for a walk. Video / Luke WijohnWatch28 Aug 06:37 AM
WorldUS spooks unsure about Covid originsThey believe China's leaders did not know about virus before the start of the pandemic.28 Aug 05:18 AM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern's New York trip likely cannedJacinda Ardern's hoped-for trip to the UN probably won't happen.28 Aug 05:06 AM
New ZealandPolice called to Queenstown mountain bike accident find up to 50 riders on trailsThe female rider could now be facing the prospect of being fined.28 Aug 03:51 AM
New Zealand'We'd like to see numbers come down': Govt may need to tighten level 4 restrictions if numbers don't dropBut 'while it is still in known clusters, you can't say it's out of control.'28 Aug 02:08 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta outbreak | Saturday 28th Aug WrapAn additional 82 community cases of Covid-19 were reported in New Zealand on August 28. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Aug 01:54 AM
WorldAussie outbreaks: NSW 'treading water' after another record of new casesLockdown restrictions are set to be prolonged in both NSW and Victoria.28 Aug 01:00 AM
WorldCovid-19 surge pummels Hawaii and its native populationNative leaders are urging Hawaiians to get vaccinated and wear masks.27 Aug 11:31 PM
PoliticsCovid 19 coronavirus Delta: Act says Parliament will return - but that's not clearAct thinks Parliament is coming back next week - but that might not be the case.27 Aug 11:21 PM
New ZealandGang members moved on from whitebaiting spotGang members have been trespassed from the best whitebaiting spot on the Grey River.27 Aug 11:19 PM
WorldTwo children die of Covid-19 in Fiji as virus spreads beyond main islandTwo children are among 11 people who have died from Covid-19 in Fiji.27 Aug 10:56 PM
New ZealandAfter 53 years together, a man will watch from road as wife buried under lockdown restrictionsHe has been told he could be removed from the burial grounds if he tries to enter.27 Aug 10:44 PM
New ZealandLive: Covid cases increasing; police intensify lockdown patrols before border checkpointsCalls from transport group to avoid the "monumental mess" at the border last time.27 Aug 09:53 PM
New ZealandWipeout: Level 4-breaking surfer bails as police launch nears; fishermen given warningIt was less Point Break and more point escape for a rule-breaking surfer this morning.27 Aug 09:46 PM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: It's too late to set vaccination recordsOPINION: The Government can't shirk responsibility for our woeful vaccination rates.27 Aug 09:30 PM
LifestyleParenting Place: How to share the love around your bubbleLooking after kids amid lockdown can come with a side order of "parenting guilt".27 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandLocations of interest list passes 500 - new university location, seven bus rides addedThere are now 11 Auckland schools linked to the current Delta outbreak.27 Aug 05:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Why I'm always talking to the TV set these daysOPINION: I have been giving TVNZ's reporter in Sydney a particularly hard time lately.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: How long will we need a Fortress Auckland?We might get there, but don't expect Delta Level 1 to be the same as the old Level 1.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Don't listen to the Covid cowardsOPINION: That outbreak has happened. The plan has been followed. It seems to be working.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Time to step on the vaccination pedalEDITORIAL: NZ behind other counties in rolling out the vaccine, but steadily improving.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Level 4OPINION: Stare at the walls. The walls stare back. Go to bed. Who can sleep?27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Auckland Hospital nurses told to wear unfitted masksAuckland Hospital has a backlog to ensure N95 masks worn by staff are fitted correctly.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseOpinion: Is saliva testing the answer?What would you prefer - a swab up your nose or drooling onto a teaspoon?27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDelta Skelter: 'A formidable enemy' - inside the battle and what the Govt knew when100 days ago Delta didn't even have a name. A month ago become the only show in MIQ.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLockdown clampdown: Police to 'intensify' patrols across NZ this weekend - ahead of alert level changes and checkpoints at Auckland borderToday saw a new record number of daily cases declared.27 Aug 10:37 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta outbreak | Friday 27th Aug WrapA daily wrap of all the main developments in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak as New Zealand is plunged into lockdown for the fifth time. Video / Mark Mitchell / Brett PhibbsWatch27 Aug 09:14 AM
New Zealand'Clutching at straws': Whangarei retirees may be stuck in Wanaka for weeksExtended lockdown is bad news for stranded domestic travellers.27 Aug 08:05 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldBreakthrough Covid cases: Uncommon and often mild, but not alwaysNew York Times: Vaccination remains best defence but some infections still occur.27 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandLet us test: Saliva testing provider's plea to Ministry of HealthWould increased saliva testing have reduced wait times at testing centres last week?27 Aug 05:54 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesSnakes and ladders: How Christchurch Airport made a profitThe airport faces a high stakes game of Snakes and Ladders during years of recovery.27 Aug 05:40 AM
New ZealandWellington moving down alert levels despite 14 covid casesTakeaways, civic construction projects, and recycling will resume at 11.59pm on Tuesday.27 Aug 05:22 AM
New ZealandAuckland won't need to wait for zero cases to come out of lockdown - HipkinsSome 30,000 contacts are still waiting to be tested.27 Aug 05:17 AM
KahuAssociate Health Minister disappointed with vaccine uptake among Māori, admits system is racistVaccine uptake among Māori is lower by proportion than any other ethnic group in NZ.27 Aug 05:07 AM
