New ZealandAuckland church, gyms, barber and bus added as high-risk locationsToday's new locations follow an Air New Zealand flight that was added last night.04 Feb 01:11 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Adern's message as million more now eligible for boostersFebruary 4 2022 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is this morning visiting Auckland's newest vaccination centre on the city's waterfront to promote boosters.Watch03 Feb 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Community isolation overhaul': GP says funds needed for primary healthcareNZ needs to overhaul its community isolation scheme and better fund GPs and healthcare.03 Feb 09:44 PM
New ZealandMike Hosking, Covid Minister Chris Hipkins face off over Covid modellingCovid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and radio host Mike Hosking face off.03 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWasteful spending cops 'D' for Ministry of HealthA damning review of the Ministry of Health has questioned its wasteful spending.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins' regrets over accidental release of vaccine cost data'Obviously it was information that was not supposed to be released.'02 Feb 06:58 AM
New ZealandFake vaccine passes: Seven alleged fakes handed in to police; amnesty deadline extendedIt comes after Canterbury signwriter accused of making fake passes.02 Feb 02:25 AM
New ZealandSome schools requiring Year 3 students to wear masksSchoolchildren of all ages are often choosing to wear masks even if they don't have to.02 Feb 12:31 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Government cuts booster gap to three monthsFebruary 2 2022 People can now get their booster vaccinations three months after their second shot rather than wait for four months as the Government tries to stay ahead of Omicron.Watch02 Feb 12:30 AM
New Zealand142 new community cases, 6 in hospital, as infections span nine regionsThe Auckland region has once more become a Covid hotspot as Omicron spreads.02 Feb 12:21 AM
New ZealandMore Air NZ flights added to locations of interest as high-riskThe public are urged to keep checking the Ministry of Health's location page.01 Feb 04:29 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: More than 100 million rapid tests coming this yearFebruary 1 2022 Deputy PM Grant Roberson says the Government has ordered enough new rapid antigen test kits (RATS) to get the country through any looming Omicron outbreak.Watch01 Feb 03:47 AM
New ZealandNgarewa-Packer calls for 'real-time' Omicron updates'They need to adjust to us.'01 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandSignwriter accused of making fake vaccine passes keeps name secret - for nowMan faces two charges of forgery after cops swooped.01 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandTeachers hit by Covid as students return to classroomsAuckland schools impacted by Covid-19 as Omicron case numbers expected to spike.31 Jan 09:05 PM
New Zealand400 daily Omicron cases by end of this week - expertAlmost 100 new cases of Covid-19 were reported yesterday.31 Jan 07:55 PM
New ZealandŌtāhuhu College staff member tests positive for Covid, four staff isolatingThree other staff members are now isolating.31 Jan 07:32 PM
New ZealandAuckland clothing store, Nelson Airport and Gisborne McDonald's among new locations of interestIt comes as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tests negative for the virus.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: 91 new cases, 10 people in hospital; Omicron now 'dominant variant'It comes after 103 new cases were reported yesterday, 56 in Auckland.31 Jan 12:50 AM
New ZealandKelly Tarlton's and two InterCity bus trips listed as high-risk location of interestLocations not deemed high risk but people are advised to self-monitor for symptoms.29 Jan 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The real reason for Govt's RATs debacleOPINION: It's hard to fathom what basic errors were made at Government level.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand97 new community cases today, gig goers urged to get testedAll Soundsplash festival-goers urged to get tested as cases grow29 Jan 05:13 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid-19 Outbreak | Saturday 29th JanuaryJanuary 29 2022 There were 97 cases of Covid-19 in the community today, including 11 new confirmed cases of the Omicron variant.Watch29 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Air NZ flights, Auckland Airport and Hamilton temple among new exposure sitesThe Omicron exposure sites across NZ continue to grow at a fast rate.29 Jan 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Big concern': St John investigating whether ambulance delays caused deathsLengthy delays in getting ambulances to people in need are being investigated by St John.28 Jan 07:10 PM
New ZealandHealth officials: 'Act as if Omicron is in your community' - the symptoms to watch forThere were 105 community cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThousands apply for mask exemptions for schoolkidsThe issue has resulted in an urgent request to ministers to give advice to parents.28 Jan 05:59 AM
New ZealandCan I kiss the bride? Covid mask rules spark wedding sector anxietyA petition has been launched to remove mask regulations from weddings and private events.28 Jan 01:36 AM
New ZealandOmicron locations of interest: Auckland to Nelson flight, Mt Maunganui polo eventAnyone on flight NZ5077 Auck-Nelson on Jan 16 is now a close contact of an Omicron case.27 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandKrispy Kreme and Gucci store linked to suspected Omicron casesFour new Auckland locations of interest have been linked to suspected Omicron cases.27 Jan 09:47 PM
New ZealandManurewa Marae conducts review, rebuffs false vaccination allegationThe marae concluded its review this morning and found no concerns with its service.27 Jan 08:49 PM
New ZealandMum going blind delays getting help due to no petrol money, car or childcare. She's not the only one'Almost certainly her outcome was worsened as a result of the delay,' doctor says.27 Jan 06:26 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Auckland Airport domestic terminal visited by Covid caseMore locations of interest linked to Omicron cases continue to be released.27 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandGovernment priority in RATS orders ruins businesses' pandemic plansA Govt decision to take RATS tests meant for private business has angered commerce group.26 Jan 11:39 PM