New ZealandPolice Association president angry officers weren't higher priority for vaccines"Now we've got officers out there that are at risk because of these woeful decisions."18 Aug 09:02 AM
New ZealandAuckland's most unlucky resident? Three locations of interest visited by Auckland singerCaitlin Smith is hoping luck was on her side when she gets the results of her Covid test.18 Aug 07:51 AM
New ZealandLong queues at testing stations on day one of level 4 lockdownIt was slow going getting a test on the first day of the new nationwide level 4 lockdown.18 Aug 07:48 AM
World'How many cases is it going to take?': NSW Premier spars with reporterThe NSW Premier has insisted the state's health orders are strict enough.18 Aug 07:09 AM
New ZealandHeartbreak after funeral restrictions send grieving family homeMan left 'in limbo' after sudden lockdown stopped him from attending his mother's funeral.18 Aug 07:01 AM
AirlinesAir travel scramble: Air NZ stands firm on refund policyConsumer NZ calls on Air NZ to "do the right thing" and offer refunds on all tickets.18 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSo, you've been cast as the Delta variant in a memeNew York Times: An ongoing meme personifies a highly Delta variant as a saboteur.18 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandThree new cases since 1pm - one has link to border; AUT student among 10 cases - in lecture with 84 othersTen Covid cases confirmed - AUT student was in lecture with 84 other students.18 Aug 06:59 AM
WorldAmerican anti-vaxxers reconsider amid Delta surgeA Florida man says God sent him a sign after a close friend died of the virus.18 Aug 06:35 AM
New ZealandMalls, movie theatre and bus routes among new Covid-19 locations of interestAmong the new places of interest are SkyCity's Auckland central casino, AUT and a church.18 Aug 06:01 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Why our ICUs couldn't cope with a large Covid Delta outbreak'We actually have very few extra staff, and in some instances, we've got fewer staff.'18 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAndrew Barnes: What it's like living with Delta in the UKAndrew Barnes has experienced the pandemic both in New Zealand and the UK.18 Aug 05:50 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNo jab no job at Qantas - what Air NZ is doingAir NZ says more than 80% of frontline staff vaccinated and increasing without mandate18 Aug 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhat lockdown will cost the economy - and how the experts work it outLockdown costs look bad, but past experience shows we need to factor in the rebound.18 Aug 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionConstruction sites grind to halt, billion-dollar projects on holdDelays in construction projects can quickly become expensive.18 Aug 05:24 AM
New Zealand'Everybody knows somebody': Coromandel locals anxiously await test resultsCoromandel residents are anxiously waiting for test results to come back.18 Aug 05:23 AM
Small BusinessWhat essential businesses need to consider this lockdownWorkplace advisory firm is calling on essential business to operate with caution.18 Aug 05:22 AM
BusinessFocus Live: Finance Minister Grant Robertson on Covid-19 and the economyAugust 18 2021 'We are here to support New Zealanders through this' - Finance Minister Grant RobertsonWatch18 Aug 05:19 AM
New ZealandCovid 19 vaccinations: What you need to know about getting a jab in lockdownVaccination centres will be open again tomorrow and those 40 and over are now eligible.18 Aug 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The fine judgments Judith Collins has to makeOPINION: The curse of Opposition leadership is knowing when to button it.18 Aug 04:40 AM
New ZealandTwo metres is too close: 'Stay away from people' outdoors - Dr Siouxsie WilesThe two-metre rule no longer applies when you're out of your bubble, microbiologist says.18 Aug 04:34 AM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about the new mandatory mask rulesPolice could issue infringements to those who are not wearing a mask.18 Aug 03:40 AM
New ZealandGovt reveals new rules for mask use in alert level 4It is mandatory for people to wear masks while they are visiting essential services.18 Aug 03:17 AM
New ZealandUp to 120 Delta cases expected; 7 already confirmed; 'major' new locations of interest; outbreak traced back to NSWNew Zealanders reminded to stay home as small protests break out across country.18 Aug 02:59 AM
New ZealandCouncillor 'ashamed' of Coromandel mayor's Covid tracer commentConsiderable pushback over Coromandel mayor not using the Covid-19 tracer app.18 Aug 02:58 AM
CrimeJury trials on hold as Delta strikesMurder, blackmail and fraud trials among those affected as juries stay home in level 4.18 Aug 02:38 AM
New ZealandFocus Delta outbreak: Billy TK arrested at anti-lockdown protestCovid-19 deniers and anti-lockdown protesters gathered at the TVNZ building in Auckland to protest the alert level 4 lockdown. Video / Cameron Pitney Watch18 Aug 02:36 AM
New ZealandBilly TK arrested at Auckland anti-lockdown protestPolice boss vows officers will "deal with" illegal gatherings - including protests18 Aug 02:21 AM
New ZealandCountdown imposes limits on items, The Warehouse avoids using city stores to fill ordersWarehouse avoids using Auckland stores to fill essential orders as shoppers stock up.18 Aug 02:16 AM
Official Cash RateOCR: Reserve Bank leaves interest rate on holdThe Reserve Bank is keeping the Official Cash Rate at 0.25 per cent for now.18 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: All students at one of NZ's largest schools told to isolateA teacher at Avondale College tested positive for Covid-19 late last night.18 Aug 01:42 AM
New ZealandSupermarket shelves bare, large turnout at testing centre in ChristchurchOne man said he had been waiting in line for about two and a half hours.18 Aug 01:07 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Seven Covid-19 community cases confirmed; outbreak traced back to NSWAugust 18 2021 There are now seven Covid-19 cases in the community, with two additional cases to report from the five announced this morning. The outbreak is the Delta strain of the virus and it came from NSW, Australia.Watch18 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandLive: Five Delta cases; infected nurse's fiancé waiting for test; race to track virus' spreadFive community cases of Covid-19 have now been confirmed in Auckland.18 Aug 12:27 AM
