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
New Zealand'Disappointed' and 'unsupported': Auckland hospital staff waiting for test told to return to workThe staffer has been waiting in line at the Northcote testing centre for almost 5 hours.18 Aug 12:09 AM
New ZealandCovid outbreak: Vending machine food only at Auckland HospitalAuckland DHB has reduced coffee, food outlets and removed seating in public spaces.18 Aug 12:08 AM
New ZealandHow overseas media reacted to NZ lockdown: 'Single case' move causes surpriseNZ is in alert level 4 lockdown and it's got the international media talking.17 Aug 11:06 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Auckland DHBs didn't want lockdown vaccination pauseThe Herald understands Auckland DHBs didn't recommend a vaccination pause.17 Aug 10:48 PM
WorldNSW still 'haven't seen the worst' with record 633 cases, ACT outbreak growsThe Sydney outbreak that began in mid-June is nearing a total of 10,000 cases.17 Aug 10:40 PM
New ZealandCovid 19: Police, residents disband SH25 Manaia roadblockThe road block was no longer in place at Manaia about 1pm today.17 Aug 10:21 PM
New ZealandCovid19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Air New Zealand's CEO on scramble to get Kiwis homeAir New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran talks to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch17 Aug 10:01 PM
VideoCovid19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Exodus out of Auckland packs roads on Tuesday nightVideo from north of Auckland shows the huge number of people leaving the city as lockdown loomed on Tuesday night. Video / SuppliedWatch17 Aug 10:01 PM
New ZealandWatch: The escape from Auckland - truckie captures mad dashVideo shows flood of cars leaving Auckland late last night as lockdown loomed.17 Aug 09:57 PM
New ZealandRobertson reassures Wellington residents over lockdown, urges testing"We can get through this. We've done this before."17 Aug 09:25 PM
WorldMessin' with Texas: Governor tests positive for CovidCases have soared in the US as the Delta variant has spread through the country.17 Aug 09:19 PM
New ZealandWellington Airport: Hundreds in departure lounge on Day 1 of lockdownFelix Desmarais reports from Wellington where he waits for a flight home to Rotorua.17 Aug 09:08 PM
New ZealandMagpies weekend off as lockdown takes a grip on eventsSport, entertainment events, meetings are proving a nightmare for organisers.17 Aug 09:03 PM
LifestyleHow to deal with lockdown anxiety in level 4Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald has some tips for coping with another lockdown.17 Aug 09:03 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fight over toilet paper, 'moronic' shoppers seen sprinting for suppliesPeople still panic buying and clearing shop shelves as the latest lockdown takes hold17 Aug 08:55 PM
TravelKiwis isolating in Cook Island resorts"On this basis we would go home now," say Kiwis isolating in Raro resorts.17 Aug 08:44 PM
AirlinesAir New Zealand's 48-hour scramble to get 50,000 Kiwis homeAir New Zealand CEO Greg Foran has outlined a plan for the lockdown.17 Aug 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateCovid-19 coronavirus: Will lockdown hit NZ's sharemarket?Last year when NZ went into level 4 lockdown the sharemarket was hit hard.17 Aug 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCan the vaccinated develop long Covid after a breakthrough infection?New York Times: Risk of post-Covid problems after a breakthrough infection isn't known.17 Aug 08:14 PM
New ZealandNew location of interest as four new Delta Covid cases, Auckland Hospital nurse tests positive - all linked to Devonport tradesmanA fully vaccinated nurse at Auckland Hospital has tested positive.17 Aug 08:07 PM
OpinionWhy aren't lockdowns crushing the virus in Australia?Lockdowns in Australia haven't been able to crush new transmissions.17 Aug 06:35 PM
WorldIllegal Melbourne engagement party spreads virus againSix people have so far tested positive for Covid after attending the St Kilda party.17 Aug 06:33 PM
