New Zealand'They were probably the first': 13yo Hamilton twins get Covid vaccineThe 13yo twins were on their way to the clinic as soon as the PM made the announcement.19 Aug 03:40 AM
WorldThe real reason NSW cases are explodingThere were nearly 700 new cases reported in the past 24 hours.19 Aug 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldVaccine effectiveness against Covid may wane, studies findNew York Times: Some scientists say not everyone needs a booster shot.19 Aug 03:15 AM
World120km outside their hotspot: Tradies busted breaking NSW lockdownWorkers fled when police arrived.19 Aug 03:10 AM
New ZealandDemand at testing centres sky rockets as South Island urged to get checkedNZME reporter Georgia O'Connor Harding spent five hours waiting to be tested yesterday.19 Aug 02:43 AM
New ZealandInterislander puts on extra sailings to get people home for lockdownThe grace period for those trying to get home has been extended for 24 hours.19 Aug 02:42 AM
New ZealandWellington police issue 111 speeding fines on first day of lockdownOne driver was going 160km/h.19 Aug 02:20 AM
New ZealandDelta outbreak may be 'more contained' than first feared - virologist; 11 new cases, 2 in hospitalNZ's Delta outbreak may be 'more contained' than first feared, a virologist says.19 Aug 02:15 AM
New ZealandKiwis stranded in Queenstown given 24-hour lifeline to get homeStranded New Zealanders have been hoping for an extension of the 48-hour grace period.19 Aug 02:15 AM
New Zealand'Piece of the puzzle we're looking for' - outbreak linked to Sydney returnee; 11 new cases, 2 in hospitalTwo people are now in hospital, police confirm arrests for lockdown flouters.19 Aug 02:14 AM
New ZealandMajor retailers' 'piss take' approach to level 4 lockdown concerning, union saysSome employees have reported being called in to ship Champagne flutes and fake grass.19 Aug 01:41 AM
New ZealandDelta outbreak: Virus rife among returnees at Crowne Plaza HotelThe 21 cases includes the Air NZ staffer who is 'unlikely' to be part of the cluster.19 Aug 01:36 AM
New ZealandAuckland City Hospital testing all staff and patients for CovidHere's what we know about the infected nurse and the hospital's response.19 Aug 01:33 AM
AirlinesHundreds of Rarotonga returnees could be stranded due to limited domestic flightsThere are two flights from Rarotonga today and limited domestic flights to get them home.19 Aug 01:02 AM
WorldNSW records 681 cases, Victoria at 'tipping point' with 57NSW's growing Covid-19 crisis continues to threaten the rest of Australia.19 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 11 new Covid-19 community cases, 21 in totalAugust 19 2021 There are now 21 Delta Covid-19 cases in Auckland, including two in hospital.Watch19 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandChildren aged 12 to 15 can now be vaccinated - PMMore than 260,000 children aged 12 to 15 in New Zealand can now receive the vaccine.19 Aug 12:59 AM
New ZealandCall for NZ to be split into four zones to manage alert levelsDifferent Covid alert levels could then be applied to each of the four zones.19 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandLive: New locations of interest including supermarkets, malls; 240 SkyCity staff isolating; Queues for Covid tests snake across cityCases linked to existing infections will be added to growing tally in coming hours.19 Aug 12:08 AM
New ZealandWe still don't know how long Covid has been in the community: ExpertsIt is possible that Covid has been in the community for up to two weeks.18 Aug 11:46 PM
New ZealandVaccinations resume today - how to get a jab during level 4Here's the advice on getting the Pfizer jab in lockdown.18 Aug 11:46 PM
New ZealandPolice called to deal with snowboarders, families flouting lockdown in QueenstownPolice called out to deal with people flouting lockdown rules in the snowy South.18 Aug 11:40 PM
New Zealand2km queues at testing sites, police managing trafficQueues are up to 5km long with police called in to manage traffic around testing stations.18 Aug 11:40 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: KFC, pizza stores and movie cinemas among new locationsMore locations of interest in Auckland have been added to the growing list.18 Aug 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleLiving with OCD in a pandemicNew York Times: Covid made things worse for OCD. But it also came with a silver lining.18 Aug 11:23 PM
LifestyleHow to keep your kids and yourself sane during lockdownLockdown is stressful for both parents and kids - here's how to help each other cope.18 Aug 11:22 PM
New ZealandSiouxsie Wiles on how to stay Covid safe when you live in an apartment buildingShe said apartments were higher risk but there are safety steps that help.18 Aug 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Flowery sunshine': Florist gives away flowers in community at centre of outbreakFlowers bound for dump were given away by florist spreading sunshine as lockdown loomed.18 Aug 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Rules for a reason': Whangārei Mayor hits out at escaping AucklandersWhangārei Mayor says fleeing Aucklanders putting others at grave risk.18 Aug 10:11 PM
New ZealandCovid-infected Air NZ staffer: What we knowThe woman is aged in her 60s and was fully vaccinated.18 Aug 10:02 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Why genome sequencing is crucial to this outbreakResults are to be announced today. Why are they important?18 Aug 09:22 PM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: 200 Aucklanders turned around at Manaia roadblock - policeMessage to communities was 'police have got this'.18 Aug 09:16 PM
New Zealand'Rushed to liquor store': Students run for essentials before lockdownA rash of alcohol purchases at some university hostels as lockdown was announced.18 Aug 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIsrael, once the model for beating Covid, faces new surgeNew York Times: One of the most vaccinated places now has one of highest infection rates.18 Aug 09:05 PM
