New ZealandQR scans double amid latest Covid-19 scareOnus on Govt to keep momentum up as Covid-19 scare prompted doubling in QR code scans.28 Jan 12:14 AM
New ZealandToo early to say if new variant any factor in new cases - virologistBloomfield: "This variant may evade some aspects of the body's immune response."27 Jan 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Losing the sense of freedom': 17 days in MIQ, five Covid tests for Wellington father"The main thing is the uncertainty. When you ask why or how long, no one knows."27 Jan 09:37 PM
New ZealandNZ comes top in international research on Covid responseWhile Aucklanders get tested, new research has backed NZ's Covid response.27 Jan 07:39 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Ground zero at Auckland Pullman MIQ - four cases and countingA managed isolation facility is now at the centre of an investigation into disease spread.27 Jan 07:25 PM
LifestyleBland or bountiful? MIQ guest complains about breakfast - you be the judgeThe man's fed up with meals constantly featuring chicken and missing components.26 Jan 10:44 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Phil Goff wants council involvement in local lockdownsPhil Goff said all sorts of problems occurred during the Auckland lockdown.26 Jan 12:56 AM
New ZealandTravellers' tales: MIQ mingling, guests share footballs, frisbeesMore travellers come forward about MIQ mixing, but Govt insists protocols are strict.25 Jan 10:01 PM
New Zealand'Very well-run': Returnee describes Pullman Hotel quarantineA returnee at the Pullman Hotel believes the MIQ system is robust and well policed.25 Jan 08:15 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Traveller's worries over mingling at isolation hotelTraveller alarmed at new arrivals and people soon to leave mixing in MIQ hotel car park.25 Jan 06:30 AM
New ZealandInfected in MIQ: New Covid community case has South African strainThe community case has 15 close contacts and likely got Covid in MIQ.25 Jan 01:23 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Pullman Hotel returnees urged to self isolate, get tested 'immediately'The new case and the source of the infection were in rooms "in close proximity".25 Jan 12:52 AM
New Zealand'Disappointed': Businesses visited by community case find out on Facebook'We have not been contacted by the Ministry of Health as yet.'24 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment grants vaccine suppliers indemnity against claimsPfizer and BioNTech are supplying 750,000 courses of their Covid-19 vaccine.24 Jan 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: More spreadable virus strain puts focus back on masksEDITORIAL: Covid-19 has become better at spreading and one strain could be deadlier.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNine new Covid cases in managed isolation; a year since first testToday is a year since first Covid-19 PCR test in NZ. Almost 1.5 million tests done since.22 Jan 12:15 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Daily saliva testing offered to border workersBorder workers can now get saliva tests, but it is not goodbye to the nasal swabs yet.21 Jan 10:18 PM
New ZealandDaycare food fight: Sausages, dried fruit, popcorn, raw apples bannedWatermelon seeds must be removed and peas cooked and mashed for under 3s.20 Jan 12:35 AM
New Zealand'Massive undertaking': How NZ is preparing for Covid vaccine rolloutTraining to give vaccines should start next month, with up to 3000 more staff needed.18 Jan 06:21 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Ten new cases in managed isolationThe latest update from the Ministry of Health on Covid numbers.17 Jan 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTravellers allowed to skip managed isolation for medical reasonsFive were approved under the medical exemptions and one for "exceptional circumstances".15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's Covid vaccine rollout: The 10,000 workers first in lineAustralia has decided to bring forward vaccination timelines, but what about NZ?15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMIQ hotel evacuated after smoke seen coming from roofTwo fire appliances were at the scene.14 Jan 12:31 AM
New ZealandMental health support not enough after eruption, shooting, says therapistThe disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.13 Jan 06:48 PM
New ZealandGovt poised to announce wider-ranging Covid testing for passengers coming to NZA Govt spokesperson says details on widened pre-departure rules will be provided 'shortly'11 Jan 10:40 PM
New ZealandMore international fishermen in Christchurch, 11 test positive for CovidThe group of Ukrainian and Russian mariners arrived on Wednesday last week.11 Jan 12:06 AM
New Zealand31 new Covid cases in managed isolation; 19 cases linked to UK strainCases have averaged 10 a day since the last update on Thursday.10 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandForeigners responsible for $68.5m of hospital debtHealth minister says "it is the cost of being a compassionate country".09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 scare: Woman at centre of court lockdown 'hurt and upset' after backlashThe woman was now on leave after comments on social media.06 Jan 10:40 PM
New ZealandCovid confusion: How a runny nose sparked district court lockdownHamilton District Court was shut down within 20 minutes of opening today.06 Jan 02:24 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Health spent $37 million on defective Covid PPE gearThe equipment included face masks, face shields, gloves and protective clothing.05 Jan 02:33 AM
New ZealandSix new Covid cases in managed isolation; Two from UKThe UK went into lockdown today as a new strain of Covid raced out of control.04 Jan 11:45 PM
New Zealand'It rapidly gets away from you': Health experts on UK Covid strainSo far, six cases of the UK variant have been reported in managed isolation.04 Jan 06:53 PM
New ZealandTongue tie 'snip' surgery on babies to be scrutinisedTo snip or not to snip has been a long-running and fierce debate.03 Jan 04:00 PM
