New ZealandProblem for Sandra Goudie: Only vaccinated allowed on council premisesMandate will cause problems for the district's mayor, Sandra Goudie.10 Dec 11:04 PM
New ZealandLive: Anti-mandate protest heads to Government HouseProtesters call for daily action during Government House stand10 Dec 06:08 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 Christmas: Tips for handling family without a fightGetting ready for a Covid-19 summer is not easy, here's some expert advice.10 Dec 01:42 AM
New Zealand'Great recognition': Queenstown mayor proud to display vaccination awardQueenstown-Lakes was the first region to reach 90 per cent full vaccination.10 Dec 01:25 AM
New Zealand135 Covid cases, more positive tests in Nelson regionSeven people are in ICU with the virus.06 Dec 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusinesses concerned about revenue as traffic light system starts'We just have to push through and we'll do it until we can't afford to.'03 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Freedom weekend - bar patrons, owners celebrate as expert warns of path into unknownChris Hipkins says getting used to the new system will take time.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's 'most isolated man' gets vaccinatedIt takes a two-day walk to get from the Long residence at Gorge River to the nearest town.03 Dec 04:20 AM
New ZealandAucklanders flock to bars, restaurantsAuckland hospitality venues welcome crowds on their first day back in business.03 Dec 03:20 AM
New ZealandAuckland hits 90% fully vaccinated milestoneNinety per cent of the eligible population across Tāmaki Makaurau is now fully vaccinated.03 Dec 01:10 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The number of unvaxxed teachers in your regionTeachers and support staff have come out in high numbers to get the jab, survey finds.02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExclusive: 'Not out of the woods' - Sir Brian Roche on the risks over summerSir Brian Roche on future challenges: 'On the face of it, the system is all ready to go."02 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentRhythm and Vines postponed to Easter WeekendAfter weeks of speculation, ticketholders finally have answers.02 Dec 04:30 AM
New Zealand70,000 New Zealanders to be given temporary exemption from the My Vaccine PassA 12-year-old was told she couldn't get the vaccine pass because she wasn't on the record.02 Dec 02:27 AM
New ZealandLive: 172 Covid cases ahead of traffic light move; 10 new cases near NelsonEighty-six people are in hospital and nine are in intensive care.01 Dec 11:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Siouxsie like you've never seen her before - Covid experts' hilarious rapMusic video features a number of familiar faces, from leading scientists to politicians.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Grave concerns' Covid will spread into Northland this summerGovt won't back down amid growing pressure to stop unvaccinated visitors to Northland.01 Dec 05:19 AM
New ZealandKiwi family in Indonesia's five-month fight to get vaccine, return homeNZ family struggled for months to get their children vaccinated; now they're heading home.01 Dec 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New variant pushes us into wait-and-see modeEDITORIAL: It is clearer that the border reopening process shouldn't be rushed.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I know God is here': Tokaikolo church takes vaccination to congregationTokaikolo 'Ia Kalaisi hoped the vax event reframed perceptions of the church as anti-vax.27 Nov 10:20 PM
New ZealandUnvaxxed people 25 times more likely to be hospitalised for Covid, modelling showsResearcher's modelling suggests unvaccinated also three times more likely to catch Covid.27 Nov 09:15 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay DHB confirms positive community caseA new case of Covid-19 has been identified in Hawke's Bay.27 Nov 08:53 PM
New ZealandPharmacies to print My Vaccine Pass hard copiesPeople who can't get their vaccine pass online can get printouts of the pass for free.27 Nov 07:25 PM
New ZealandSmall protest at Auckland DomainA group of about 100 to 200 people have drifted in to the protest at Auckland Domain.26 Nov 10:05 PM
New Zealand'Surreal': Friends mourn sport identity's Covid death as Auckland reopening nearsThere were 173 new community cases yesterday, less than the seven-day average of 187.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew documents revealed: Where the Govt fell short as Delta dawned in NZRoche report called for urgent action in testing, contact tracing, hospital prep, vaxing26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandExpert says chronic fatigue sufferers should be exempt from Covid-19 vaccinationThere are an estimated 25,000 people with chronic fatigue syndrome in New Zealand.26 Nov 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInfluenza, RSV and Covid all expected next winter as borders reopenLeading epidemiologist concerned over return of influenza next year.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris KeallVaccine Passes: Grief for some couples; phone line that is 'coping well' still jammedRushed process for creating the My Covid Record website has left some confused.24 Nov 04:34 AM
New ZealandBook My Vaccine to make comeback in booster campaignMore than 40,000 fewer bookings are being made each day compared to August.24 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandNZ closing in on 5000 Delta cases; kids under 9 hit hard by virusMost cases are in Auckland but numbers are growing elsewhere.23 Nov 10:55 PM
New ZealandDate projection: How far away is your area from 90% double-jab rate?The two other Auckland DHBs aren't far behind.20 Nov 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGet ready for the 'new, new normal', Whanganui mayor says"It's not like people won't be able to go out and socialise full stop."19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPressure mounts on Govt over its Covid response for MāoriThe current outbreak disproportionately affects Māori, who make up 42 per cent of cases.19 Nov 04:00 PM
