New ZealandLive: 70 new cases today, 347 in total, 19 in hospital - experts urged caution on alert levelsThe case numbers helped inform the PM's lockdown decision this afternoon.27 Aug 04:50 AM
New ZealandDelta outbreak: National, Act block digital ParliamentThe Government and the Opposition are set to debate whether Parliament can return.27 Aug 04:21 AM
New ZealandSouth Island hospo businesses 'devastated' by lockdown extensionThe alert level status quo is partly because of the Christchurch wastewater result.27 Aug 03:50 AM
New ZealandExtra lockdown 'drip feed ... spin', says Seymour, but medical experts pleasedDavid Seymour has criticised the Government's response to the latest outbreak.27 Aug 03:45 AM
New ZealandFocus Delta outbreak: Rako Science's plea for saliva testing Let us test: Saliva testing provider's plea to Ministry of Health. Video / Michael Craig Watch27 Aug 03:12 AM
WorldUS expects another 100,000 Covid deaths before DecemberThe United States is in the grip of a fourth wave of infection.27 Aug 03:05 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: All of NZ to stay in lockdown until Tuesday nightNew Zealand will stay in lockdown until 11.59pm on Tuesday - and Auckland will likely remain at level 4 for a fortnight after that, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.Watch27 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandTraffic numbers spike during country's latest L4 lockdownSpeeds as high as 177kmh have been recorded in Wellington this week.27 Aug 02:54 AM
New ZealandLockdown infringements: 'Extremely distressing' letters to doctors, people living in gyms, and rare goose eggsPolice have released which district across NZ has had the most lockdown breaches.27 Aug 02:48 AM
LifestyleDelta blues: Why this lockdown is especially stressful - and what to do about itFeeling foggy and flat this time around? You're not the only one, psychologist says.27 Aug 02:02 AM
LifestyleHow to stay entertained this weekend in lockdownWhat to bake, watch, read and play to while away this rainy lockdown weekend.27 Aug 02:00 AM
WorldAussie outbreaks: 882 new cases in NSW, 79 in VictoriaThe NSW Premier is urging residents to focus on vaccination rates, not infections.27 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandLive: More Akl schools report Covid cases; Daily infections tipped to rise; Warning ahead of level announcementAn announcement is due at 3pm on alert level settings as cases continue to climb.27 Aug 12:25 AM
OpinionThe most essential items for sale in lockdown, rankedOPINION: Go forth and support the economy with these must-have, vital, crucial purchases.27 Aug 12:05 AM
Entertainment'Bad attitudes': Right-wing host mocks NZ's Covid responseTucker Carlson unleashed a spray at New Zealand and Australia over our Covid battles.26 Aug 11:22 PM
New Zealand'I would rather we took the cautious approach': Northland principal happy to stay in lockdownAt 11.59pm on Tuesday everywhere south of Auckland will drop to alert level 3.26 Aug 11:05 PM
New ZealandCall for government to consider cheaper, quicker testing for Covid-19Essential workers are calling for rapid tests to help NZ get ahead of the Delta spread.26 Aug 10:58 PM
New ZealandNo new cases in Wellington as possible lockdown lift loomsIt's a week since Wellington's first cases; two were added yesterday but none today.26 Aug 10:21 PM
New ZealandHamilton woman charged with breaching L4 lockdownThe 20-year-old also faces drug possession charges.26 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandThe big drench: Long, slow system to bring heavy rainParts of Nelson have received 70mm in 12 hours - with another 12 to go.26 Aug 08:42 PM
World'Public health enemy number one': Covid fugitive arrested in SydneyNSW man who went on the run after testing positive to Covid-19 has been arrested.26 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandOtago students invited to walk-in vaccination clinic at stadiumHealth provider Te Kaika aims to vaccinate 6000 students in two days.26 Aug 07:11 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Airborne virus spread 'vastly underappreciated'Current Covid-19 measures may not be enough to mitigate risk posed by aerosol spread.26 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandExperts: Why Auckland is likely to remain in strict lockdown for several weeksThe lockdown is working - but we need to stay the course.26 Aug 05:26 PM
New ZealandDaffodil Day conversations: Cancer patients fighting for their life in lockdownCancer patients will be $1 million short of support to help them bet cancer.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow NZ's vaccine rollout compares to the rest of the worldThere are two narratives around New Zealand's Covid-19 vaccine rollout.26 Aug 05:00 PM
World'I love ewe': Australian farmer mourns beloved aunt with heart-shaped sheep arrangementMan couldn't go to his aunt's funeral so he paid his respects with a novel alternative.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily violence survivors urged to use pet shelter in lockdownThe shelter is taking in animals under Covid-19 restrictions as an essential service.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Can you be forced to take annual leave?': Ask us anything on CovidWe answer your questions about Covid 19 and the country's current outbreak.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Level 3 outside Auckland ripe for the choosing - but would be a risky moveMoving now and lurching back to level 4 later would be a black spot on the PM's judgment.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'There will be a revolt': Outrage as Govt pursues new MIQ in Rotorua"Rotorua has done its fair share of heavy lifting in MIQ for this country."26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBump in the road: What the Delta outbreak means for $1.25b motorway openingCovid restrictions almost certainly mean the road will be delayed and cost more.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The flight path back for Air NZOur national carrier waiting in the wings for the skies to open up.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Be strong, keep the faith': Churchgoers turn out to get testedChurchgoers affected in the country's biggest cluster continue to be urged to get tested.26 Aug 08:43 AM
