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
New ZealandWellington bar visited by Covid infected traveller still open this morningThe bar was screening the Euro football tournament.22 Jun 11:40 PM
World'Delta plus': Deadly strain's new mutationAuthorities warn new mutation of Delta variant is spreading fast and is even more deadly.22 Jun 10:11 PM
World'This may not be the big one': Chilling warning about next pandemic'I think we need to face reality here ... the next [pandemic] could come at any time.'22 Jun 10:09 PM
New ZealandCovid in Wellington: Major tech conference cancelled, sport organisers wait on adviceNine hundred people were due to attend tonight's Sport and Recreation Awards at TSB Arena.22 Jun 09:09 PM
New Zealand'Brace ourselves for Covid cases': Warning after infectious Aussie's Wellington visitMicrobiologist Siouxsie Wiles also advised people to wear a mask out and about.22 Jun 08:43 PM
New ZealandBloomfield considers lockdown after Covid case visited WellingtonDirector general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking the Ministry is "assuming they were infectious in Wellington". Video / Newstalk ZBWatch22 Jun 08:23 PM
WorldWhy this Sydney Covid outbreak is differentAn expert explains why Sydney isn't going into lockdown like Melbourne did last month.22 Jun 07:54 PM
WorldCovid alert: Delta variant creates 'plume of infectious particles'The variant that has sparked concern in Sydney has now crossed the ditch.22 Jun 06:33 PM
New ZealandNZ halts NSW travel bubble, Sydney Covid cases surgeContact tracers have contacted thousands of people who arrived from NSW recently.22 Jun 05:17 PM
WorldNZ-NSW bubble on hold: Sydney Covid case flew to WellingtonPossible exposure sites in the capital city have not yet been released.22 Jun 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSir Brian Roche: 'The big worry, of course, is the Delta variant''The big worry': About 2400 border workers remain without a single vaccine dose.22 Jun 05:00 PM
