New ZealandCovid contacts must continue isolating, despite lockdown exitThe end of lockdown won't mean freedom for contacts who have been told to isolate.05 Mar 03:18 AM
New ZealandHow are South Aucklanders staying informed about Covid-19?$1.4m has been spent on advertising for "culturally and linguistically diverse" audiences.05 Mar 03:14 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: No new Covid-19 community cases, six in managed isolationThere are no new positive cases of Covid-19 in the community today. There are six new cases in managed isolation, director general of health Ashley Bloomfield says.Watch04 Mar 12:22 AM
PoliticsWho was told what, when? Timeline of messages to Papatoetoe communityThe timeline of what communication was sent to Papatoetoe High School students.03 Mar 03:56 AM
New Zealand'Level 3 lite': Attending school is 'parent's judgment'"It is the parent's judgment as to whether or not their child needs to be at school."02 Mar 02:50 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: No new Covid-19 community cases but 'we're not out of the woods'There are no new positive cases in the community - and there are four cases in managed isolation, director general of health Ashley Bloomfield says. Bloomfield said the lack of new cases was encouraging but stressed "we're not out of the woods".Watch02 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandCrackdown on rulebreakers could backfire, Bloomfield warnsPM Jacinda Ardern said lockdown breaches were not tolerable – but punishment not her call.01 Mar 09:20 PM
PoliticsPharmac review focuses on speed of decisions, transparencyWhat the review of Pharmac is tasked with investigating is set to be revealed.01 Mar 09:10 PM
New ZealandAshley Bloomfield says he won't refer self-isolation breaches to police'I would be very reluctant to do anything that would deter people from coming forward.'01 Mar 08:28 PM
New ZealandWidespread testing in Auckland key to ruling out possible undetected Covid outbreakThe Conversation: We should be prepared for the possibility of a larger outbreak.01 Mar 06:58 PM
New ZealandMIT student leader urges 'give South Auckland a break''We are just asking for a little more support to our community.'01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe lost children: Lack of records on abuse a 'grave concern'Records missing for people who spent time at the Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe workers next in line for Covid vaccineFrontline health workers will start being vaccinated later this month.01 Mar 02:45 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 'The judgment of the entire nation' - PM on Covid rulebreakersPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she knows many New Zealanders were upset, frustrated and angry about the Covid rulebreakers which plunged Auckland into lockdown.Watch01 Mar 01:00 AM
PoliticsNo new community cases; 21 MIT students sought; 25,000 vehicles stoppedThe latest community case is now in quarantine in Auckland.28 Feb 11:40 PM
New ZealandTraffic free-flowing at southern checkpoint but anger remainsAs many cars went through the southern checkpoint yesterday as all of the last lockdown.28 Feb 09:40 PM
New ZealandAuckland Airport MPI staff 'fuming' after being left behind in vaccine rolloutWorkers are being asked to be patient and have been reassured they're a priority.28 Feb 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingKiwi engineer swaps construction for cannabis startupEngineer Zoe Reece plans to export medicinal cannabis from North Waikato.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: When will Ardern's patience with rule-breakers wear thin?Is Jacinda Ardern at the point she may need to be less forgiving of the rule breakers?28 Feb 03:59 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: MIT student studied above Manukau rail stationStudent studied at venue on top of Manukau rail station and next to main bus station.27 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandNo new community cases; Ardern warns 'Covid kills'The lockdown measures are to save lives, PM says.27 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandAnger at breach, fears about 'conspiracy theories' during lockdownSlippery virus has community crestfallen, but principal calls for focus in latest battle.27 Feb 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOutdoor or indoors? Rules on smoking areas at bars could tighten after vaping lawThe Ministry of Health wants feedback on how to define a non-smoking area.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Latest Covid outbreak reveals gaping holes in Govt's strategyOPINION: 'Be Kind'? How about 'Be Responsible or Suffer the Consequences'?27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Sliding around in the dark': What it's like to have a rare disorder in New Zealand'We protect rare animals, we protect rare buildings. Why can't we protect rare people?'27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Post ignores Govt's advice on Covid alert levels in 'fiasco' for customers"It's saying 'we no longer see clarity in the way the Government's managing its risk'."27 Feb 03:27 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: One new case in managed isolationThere is one new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation - but none in the community.26 Feb 11:37 PM
New ZealandNew Covid community case worked at KFC; PM 'frustrated'The latest community case is a household contact of other confirmed cases.26 Feb 01:52 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: KFC Botany closed after staff member tests positiveKFC Botany has been closed for a deep clean in relation to the latest Covid-19 outbreak.26 Feb 12:16 AM
New ZealandSurprise call from director general of health to school closed by outbreakPapatoeote High School into its third day as a testing centre.24 Feb 05:08 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: No new Covid-19 community casesThere are no new community Covid-19 cases in New Zealand, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said.Watch24 Feb 12:14 AM
New ZealandStudy shock: Private health patients costing public system millions every yearMillions of public dollars spent on follow-up care for private patients.23 Feb 11:56 PM
New ZealandCovid 19: 'It's just bad luck', epidemiologist on latest community casesProfessor Michael Baker says Kiwis now need to think hard about their 'conscious choice'.23 Feb 11:03 PM
New Zealand'Conscious choice': Papatoetoe principal says some students opting not to get Covid testVaughan Couillault is asking all students to co-operate with authorities.23 Feb 06:53 PM
