New ZealandMariners driven from Auckland to Taranaki pose 'very low risk'The were in a group of nine sailors who arrived in Auckland without having to quarantine.06 Jul 09:02 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Crew of the Viking Bay isolating after two test positiveHealth authorities say risk to public is low.06 Jul 08:50 PM
New ZealandThe cost of Wgtn's alert level 2: Businesses sought $5m, card spending down $8mJust over $2.6m has already been paid out to Wellington businesses.06 Jul 08:07 PM
New ZealandOfficials dismissed dedicated MIQ facilities as 'unfeasible'Their own officials said it wouldn't work, but ministers insist the plans are genuine.06 Jul 07:07 PM
BusinessRevealed: The busiest days at Auckland Airport these school holidaysAuckland Airport is preparing for its busiest day since the start of the pandemic.06 Jul 06:38 PM
WorldAustralia, China clash over vaccine diplomacy in the Pacific'We urge [Australia] to stop disrupting China's vaccine cooperation,' Govt spokesman says.06 Jul 09:00 AM
New ZealandNine DHBs still unaware of staff vaccination statusIs your DHB recording its staff vaccination information?06 Jul 08:30 AM
WorldFiji Covid crisis: Six deaths, record 636 new cases in 24 hoursThree of the people who died from Covid had received their first vaccine dose.06 Jul 08:24 AM
New ZealandGovt spends millions on private security guards at MIQ hotelsMinistry's plan to hire its own security staff has fallen flat, data shows.06 Jul 07:41 AM
New ZealandPM watching Covid reopening 'experiments' ahead of NZ plan'Everything we're seeing around the world at the moment is experimental,' Ardern says.06 Jul 06:36 AM
WorldUltra-contagious Lambda Covid strain detected in AustraliaTraveller in NSW hotel quarantine in April was infected with the worrying new strain.06 Jul 06:26 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Mariners isolating offshore after two test positiveHealth officials say the situation represents a low risk to public health.06 Jul 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ unveils long-haul flights for summerFlights added as Australian-based Intrepid Travel urges clear road map for NZ opening up.06 Jul 05:34 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesEmirates delivers 1 million Covid-19 vaccines to NZAirline's cool chain ideal for transporting temperature-sensitive vaccines.06 Jul 05:23 AM
NRL'Knuckleheads': NRL star's $850k contract torn up over Covid party scandalThe fallout continues after multiple players breached regulations to celebrate win.06 Jul 04:52 AM
WorldNSW Premier hints at Sydney lockdown extensionA lockdown decision will be announced tomorrow morning.06 Jul 03:39 AM
New ZealandAppeal heard over ruling regarding legality of NZ's Covid-19 lockdownThe appeal will run today and tomorrow in the Court of Appeal in Wellington.06 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandLive updates: One new Covid case in MIQ todayThe new case arrived in New Zealand from the Philippines via Singapore on June 19.06 Jul 01:15 AM
New ZealandAussie visitors jump at chance to cross the ditchAustralians are back in Queenstown again much to the relief of local businesses.05 Jul 10:08 PM
New Zealand'Handful' of serious side effects reported after some Covid vaccinationsA total of 451 adverse events following immunisation have been reported altogether.05 Jul 09:59 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Government struggles to recruit MIQ security staffThe Defence Force has been asked to cover security roles at MIQ facilities.05 Jul 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldStudy examines birthday parties as virus vectorsNew York Times: Just how much Covid was spreading behind closed doors last year?05 Jul 08:27 PM
New ZealandVaccine rollout: Confidence in supply troubles GPs, pharmacistsThe "ramp up" phase is approaching but is the health system ready?05 Jul 08:13 PM
New ZealandAppeal over lockdown's legality to be heard todayA legal challenge against New Zealand's Covid-19 lockdowns will be heard today.05 Jul 07:55 PM
WorldFresh threat: Ultra-contagious mutant Covid strain emergesIt started in Peru, where it laid waste to the population. Now it's on the move.05 Jul 06:38 PM
WorldPfizer vaccine efficacy drops in Israel as Delta variant spreadsHealth authorities in Israel consider whether to recommend a third booster shot.05 Jul 05:56 PM
EmploymentLights out: Three top restaurants can't find staff, forced to close for two weeksRestaurants across NZ will protest at Govt's immigration policy by switching lights off.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM: At-risk groups should have been contacted over vaccineIt comes as 150,000 of the 1 million Pfizer doses expected through July arrived on Monday.05 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldLuxembourg PM hospitalised after positive Covid-19 testXavier Bettel tested positive for Covid-19 soon after attending an EU summit.05 Jul 10:02 AM
RoyalsDuchess of Cambridge self-isolating after Covid scareDuchess "not experiencing any symptoms" and began isolating late last week.05 Jul 09:38 AM
WorldFiji Covid crisis: 1000 infected people sent home to isolate as facilities overflowMore than 350 new Covid-19 cases reported in Fiji today.05 Jul 08:15 AM
New ZealandScan your drool: How MIQ saliva testing will workIt was estimated between 6000 and 20,000 saliva tests would be done per week.05 Jul 06:38 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM on our Covid-19 road mapThe Prime Minister on our Covid-19 road map, or what she refers to as a travel path. Video / Mark MitchellWatch05 Jul 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsWatch: Armada of ships off Gisborne the biggest in a centuryRed hot demand for logs, shipping and weather disruption means big queue.05 Jul 05:35 AM
