WorldCalls for Sydney lockdown as NSW minister tests positiveSome experts have repeated calls for the city to go into a "short, sharp" lockdown.23 Jun 08:50 PM
New Zealand'$7m overdue': MIQ staff struggle to identify who needs to pay for stayOfficials say total amount earned by scheme falls well short of the expected revenue.23 Jun 08:15 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins gives the latest update on Wellington's first day in Level 2Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins tells Newstalk ZB’s Tim Dower what would be required to lift restrictions after 72 hours. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch23 Jun 08:10 PM
New ZealandWait continues for genomic test results after Covid scare - HipkinsWith the Wellington region on level 2, time will tell if the virus has spread.23 Jun 07:17 PM
WorldCovid 19: Fears over new Delta Plus mutationConcern that highly infectious Delta variant doesn't respond to lab-produced antibodies.23 Jun 06:25 PM
New ZealandDeadly Covid variant 'could be anywhere in NZ'Expert: 'It can go either way. We just have to wait and see.'23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A nation on edge once moreEditorial: New Zealanders have tools of protection at their disposal, and must use them.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Lockdown looming in Wellington? Very possibly, but depends how the dice rollRestrictions in Sydney (37 cases) and Wellington (no cases) will start at the same time.23 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldCovid infections in Fiji soar - four deaths reportedFiji has recorded 279 positive Covid-19 infections in the 24 hours to 8am Wednesday.23 Jun 10:55 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Wellington region moves to alert level 2An Australian tourist who visited the capital on the weekend tested positive for Covid-19.23 Jun 08:51 AM
New ZealandStricter measures urged if 'explosive' Delta variant identifiedThe Covid-19 Response Minister says an outbreak in the Capital is 'low-risk'.23 Jun 08:39 AM
New Zealand'Absolute shambles': Te Papa worker turned away from Covid testing station"I'm trying to do the right thing but the system is so bad it makes you think why bother?"23 Jun 07:51 AM
WorldCovid-19: The number that shows Sydney lockdown is imminentContract tracers may be fighting a losing battle to contain latest outbreak, warn experts.23 Jun 07:32 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAurecon leases part of $250m Mansons TCLM blockFrom Newmarket to Air NZ at 185 Fanshawe St then back to Newmarket next November.23 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThey voted for Brexit, but not the giant truck park that came with itNew York Times: A formerly idyllic village now has to deal with a floodlit eyesore.23 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandWellington now in alert level 2; Tourist's four close contacts negativeRestrictions for the region will stay in place until 11.59pm on Sunday.23 Jun 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesVaccinated Air NZ crew spared hotel isolation after US tripsCrew who haven't had the jab still face days in isolation and more routes are covered.23 Jun 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwi Covid antibody tester Pictor to raise $7 millionThe test can be used to determine if someone has had Covid or the vaccine.23 Jun 05:36 AM
New ZealandWellington Airport location of interest warningsTe Papa is one of 16 potential exposure sites identified in Wellington so far.23 Jun 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThey relied on Chinese vaccines. Now they're battling outbreaksNew York Times: A cautionary tale in the global effort to fight Covid-19.23 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandPrivate school on high alert after ball held at Te PapaAttendees are considered casual plus contacts of the infected traveller, school says.23 Jun 04:55 AM
New ZealandThe events affected by Wellington's Covid-19 scareEvents from Auckland through to Wellington are being postponed and impacted.23 Jun 04:36 AM
New ZealandTe Papa unsure if it will have enough staff to reopen after Sydney Covid caseUp to 2500 people were visiting Te Papa at the same time as the Sydney Covid case.23 Jun 04:10 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Can we start my time again?' - Covid alert interrupts MPsThe alert causing amusing scenes in Parliament, interrupting Judith Collins' speech.23 Jun 04:09 AM
New ZealandWellington region moving to alert level 2: What you need to knowWellington region will move to alert level 2 from 6pm today until 11.59pm on Sunday.23 Jun 02:17 AM
New ZealandKiwis in Sydney face uncertainty around when they can come homeKiwis are now facing an extended stay in New South Wales as its Covid cases keep rising.23 Jun 02:12 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Wellington moving to Alert Level 2 following positive travellerCovid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announces that the Wellington region will move to Alert Level 2 starting at 6pm Wednesday. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Jun 02:12 AM
PoliticsFocus: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Wellington covid scarePM Jacinda Ardern told media the Government is taking a cautious approach shifting the Wellington region into Alert Level 2. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Jun 02:08 AM
New ZealandCovid case visits NZ - locations of interest include cafes, restaurants, pub, book shop, Te PapaThe list of potential exposure sites in the Capital has grown to 14.23 Jun 02:00 AM
AirlinesMore than 30 transtasman flights cancelledJetstar and Air New Zealand have both cancelled flights.23 Jun 01:04 AM
WorldSydney Covid outbreak: 16 new community cases, restrictions tightenedToday's numbers come as Wellington goes into alert level 2 after positive case visited.23 Jun 01:01 AM
New ZealandExperts call for alert level '1.5' in WellingtonExperts have suggested Wellington move to indoor mandatory-masking amid Covid-19 scare.23 Jun 12:40 AM
New Zealand100 staff ordered home as infected tourist Covid case disrupts workplaceStaff from a government agency have been sent home today.23 Jun 12:12 AM
New ZealandThree reasons the Delta variant is a bigger threatThe Delta variant that may be in NZ spreads faster and has a higher hospitalisation rate.22 Jun 11:43 PM
