New Zealand25,000 vehicles checked by Police at Auckland checkpoints yesterdayMore than 10,000 vehicles were stopped by Police at checkpoints, the data shows01 Mar 01:19 AM
New ZealandLive: 'No excuse': Covid case had contact with infected family during lockdown - PM"It was important for everyone to be truthful when speaking to officials" - PM28 Feb 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Another lockdown buzz-killer - but we have to get through itEDITORIAL: At least we know there is light at the end of the tunnel with the vaccine.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNow there's a Case O - new community Covid case announcedA new community case of Covid-19 was announced just before 6pm.28 Feb 05:19 AM
Small BusinessIRD website down, businesses can't apply for Covid support paymentIRD says maintenance finished early.28 Feb 04:54 AM
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 ZealandBig events, concerts and festivals cancelled after new lockdownBig events like The Auckland Lantern Festival cancelled as Auckland is in level 3.28 Feb 02:41 AM
New ZealandNo new community cases; Ardern warns 'Covid kills'The lockdown measures are to save lives, PM says.27 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandMinister under fire for going to Parker fight after Cabinet callMinister Willie Jackson was on the lockdown Cabinet call, then went back to the boxing.27 Feb 11:16 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
New Zealand'S***ty thing to do': Dr Siouxsie Wiles blasts fleeing AucklandersDr Siouxsie Wiles has stern words for Aucklanders leaving town during alert level 3.27 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandHipkins hints South Aucklanders will get vaccine firstNational's Judith Collins has called on South Aucklanders to receive the vaccine first.27 Feb 09:14 PM
New ZealandCase M: All we know about new case and locations of interestPeople at these locations should get tested and isolate if symptoms develop.27 Feb 06:55 PM
Small Business'Major blow': Return to level 3 will hit business hardAuckland firms will be greatly affected by the return to trading restrictions.27 Feb 06:30 PM
New ZealandLockdown: Queues forming, motorists turned away at Auckland border checkpointsMotorists without travel exemptions have already been turned away.27 Feb 06:28 PM
Super RugbyRound the Bays off, cricket moved, America's Cup dates under review: What lockdown means for sportA busy week of sport has been turned on its head following the Government announcement.27 Feb 05:35 PM
New ZealandWhy Govt resorted to another snap lockdown: Experts reactThe Government had little option but to lockdown Auckland, experts say.27 Feb 05:10 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Here are the rules of alert level 3 and 2 lockdownAuckland is now at alert level 3, while the rest of New Zealand is at alert level 2.27 Feb 05:06 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
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
KahuNgāti Maru signs $30 million settlement with CrownMore than 150 years since the raupatu of half of the iwi's land, the Crown has apologised.27 Feb 02:31 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 ZealandHello Raro: Travel bubble preparation with Cook Islands nears completionCooks tick last boxes for quarantine-free travel, NZ travel agents start selling packages.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamara: The Government's Holiday Act hangoverEfforts to help employees could force businesses to reconsider their labour requirements.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandArdern's frustration and warning over non-compliant Covid contactsThe PM has a warning to people who have been told to isolate but ignore the advice.26 Feb 05:25 AM
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 ZealandPrime Minister unveils plan to save Māui dolphinToday's special announcement is years in the making.26 Feb 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Kiwis can't outbid Kāinga Ora:' Govt grilled over $750m house-buying billNational revealed $750m was spent by Govt on buying homes to provide state houses.25 Feb 03:43 AM
New ZealandDiscredited former MP's $10k expense bill in final months in officeSome $5800 was spent on taxis, ubers and hire cars in his final months as an MP.25 Feb 03:18 AM
Politics'Unfair' immigration policy keeping 1100 families separated but Government doesn't expect a quick fixNeethu Johnly hasn't seen her young daughter for more than a year.25 Feb 01:54 AM
New ZealandBridges apologises to Mallard for calling him a 'twat'He won't admit to using the word: "I said a lot yesterday. I can't remember everything".24 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandNo new community cases of Covid, 'no need' to raise alert levelHalf of all Papatoetoe High School students have been retested - all negative so far.24 Feb 12:43 AM
New ZealandCollins attempts to pull Bridges into line over 'wokester' attack on Police bossParty leader has made it clear that National "does not attack commissioners".23 Feb 08:23 PM
New ZealandArdern 'surprised' at $12k bill for Winston Peters' farewell bashPM was at the event and said it was "standard" and not "a stand out by any stretch".22 Feb 10:48 PM
