New ZealandSeven jet boaters from six bubbles charged over breachesOne of the men had travelled from Dunedin - a four-hour drive.23 Aug 02:59 AM
EmploymentLockdown Hero: Local butcher works for competitor's store to keep shelves stockedLocal butcher helps out the competition after 30 per cent of staff told to self-isolate.23 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandTwo people sought in Covid outbreak source investigationOfficials trying to reach two people as source investigation at Crowne Plaza continues.23 Aug 02:16 AM
New Zealand107 Covid cases, 13,000 contacts - hunt for mystery pair who used public walkway next to MIQ hotelThere are 107 cases of Covid in the community.23 Aug 02:16 AM
LifestyleIndependent Republic of the South Island: Split views on lockdown decisionNot everybody agrees the South should be treated differently.23 Aug 01:58 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: South Island holding its breath as lockdown decision loomsThere have still been no cases in the south despite the Auckland outbreak growing to 72.23 Aug 01:43 AM
WorldAussie outbreaks: NSW reports 818 cases, 3 deaths; Victoria outbreak spikes to 71Forty-two of today's cases were infectious in the community; 714 are under investigation.23 Aug 12:57 AM
WorldIsrael claims Covid 'game-changer' on the wayExperts in Israel have been working on new ways to beat Covid.23 Aug 12:51 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Vaccine 'hesitancy' media stories as impactful as misinformationArticles about reluctance to get Covid shot as harmful as misinformation, study finds.23 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandMan who spat on cops during first lockdown arrested again, this time for coughingFive people appeared at Auckland District Court charged with lockdown-related crimes.23 Aug 12:27 AM
World'Completely appalled': NSW council shoots shelter dogs over Covid infection fearsAmong those euthanised was a dog that had recently given birth to a litter of puppies.23 Aug 12:13 AM
New ZealandFrustration boils over at Avondale testing centreCars were waiting in line in Henderson before 6am today.22 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandDoes mixing Covid vaccines give better immunity?An expert wants the Government to stock up on the AstraZeneca vaccine too.22 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Frustration boils over with long waits at Avondale testing centre Frustration boiled over as traffic management staff at the Avondale testing centre threatened to call the police on people angry they had been pushed to the back of the queue after an hour-long wait in line. Video / Adam PearseWatch22 Aug 11:14 PM
New Zealand'We are busy saving lives': Hospital nurses finish 12-hour shifts to discover cars stolen, broken intoThieves are targeting the cars of frontline health workers at Auckland Hospital.22 Aug 11:10 PM
WorldHidden immunity: Why Covid booster jabs may not be needed after allOur bones generate dialled-down protection that could last for decades, studies find.22 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins' guidance on driving to an exercise spotCovid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed in Sunday's 1pm press conference that it was acceptable to drive to a nearby spot for exercise. Video / Ministry of HealthWatch22 Aug 10:48 PM
WorldJesse Jackson and wife Jacqueline hospitalised for CovidCivil rights leader has tested positive for the coronavirus.22 Aug 10:47 PM
New Zealand'Fortress NZ strategy crumbling, arrogant Ardern': World reacts to lockdown'She has fetishised 'zero risk' for months, showing no interest in protecting her people'22 Aug 10:37 PM
New ZealandLive: Cases set to rise for five days - Minister; more locations linked to outbreak including fast-food restaurants; lockdown exit 'messy' - expertThere are now 302 places of interest. Eight new sites including takeaways and gyms.22 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandIs it OK to drive to an exercise spot?Police admitted they had briefly put out the wrong advice.22 Aug 09:41 PM
LifestyleLockdown's lighter moments: A passion fruit-flavoured Ashley Bloomfield pie"It's condensed milk panna cotta with passion fruit pastry!"22 Aug 08:16 PM
New ZealandCases set to rise for five days, today could be highest yet - Minister; 4 KFC stores linked to outbreak; lockdown exit 'messy' - expertAn expert says in hindsight, the country should have been at a permanent state of level 2.22 Aug 07:57 PM
New ZealandOut of MIQ and into travel chaosDomestic journeys add to the strain of returning home during Level 4 lockdown.22 Aug 06:28 PM
BusinessTrouble in the meat aisle: Countdown staff bear brunt of customer annoyanceTechnical issues led to Countdown supermarkets being short on meat this weekend.22 Aug 06:06 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 contact tracing system under pressureWith 8660 contacts identified, and rising, tracers are working at 100 per cent capacity.22 Aug 05:57 PM
New Zealand294 locations of interest: Supermarkets, Kmart, Warehouse stores, gym added to ballooning listLocations of interest grow over 250, spanning across Auckland, Wellington and Coromandel.22 Aug 05:20 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A positive Delta lockdown example from across the ditchQueensland offers some hope New Zealand can crush this cluster and get back on track.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJacqui Southey: Who'd want to be a parent in lockdown?OPINION: How to survive the daily grind of alert level 4 with kids - and sanity - intact.22 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldSydney man tells of terrifying symptoms from hospital bed"I'm an athlete but I still feel like my life was threatened by the virus," he said.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: Tributes to Sir Michael CullenOPINION: A longer lockdown, Taiwanese cherry trees, cycle lanes and masked TV reporters.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandReality check: Testing ramps up as locations of interest in region identifiedAdditional testing facilities have been set up in Castlecliff, Raetihi and Taihape.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDerek Cheng: Ongoing lockdown for Auckland, but for how long? And what's the Plan B?Aucklanders will be in level 4 beyond Tuesday. They will want an indication of how long.22 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJarrod Gilbert: Covid and the contagion of crazyIt used to be that each village had an idiot but now those village idiots converge online.22 Aug 05:00 PM
