PoliticsLess invasive saliva-testing to help save border workers' nostrilsNew public health order opens the door for frequent saliva testing at the border.15 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRatepayers fund Waikato Regional Council chair's 'feel-good gifts' at train launchChair Russ Rimmington played down the gift's value, saying it was a bit "mean-spirited".15 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsCovid-19: Rural areas won't get left behind in vaccine rollout - BloomfieldNew survey shows 69 per cent of people likely to get vaccinated.15 Apr 05:16 AM
New ZealandHipkins offers half-hearted support for Covid testing registerHe revealed Covid-positive security worker received four texts telling him to get tested.15 Apr 03:38 AM
New ZealandMPs warned of 'flaws and weaknesses' in drug-driving legislationThe bill, as it stands, could push drug users to more harmful substances.15 Apr 12:27 AM
PoliticsPM won't back down from calling security guard a 'liar'PM says employer, employee and the Govt all have a role to play to ensure testing is done.15 Apr 12:26 AM
PoliticsApp trial for border workers '10 months late' - SeymourThe app can detect signs of illness before the user gets symptoms.14 Apr 10:24 PM
PoliticsUp to 60 MIQ workers still not being tested regularlyNational says it only takes one person to trigger a new outbreak.14 Apr 04:07 AM
KahuMāori Party co-leaders confident donations above board amid police probeRawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer are 'comfortable' with the donations.14 Apr 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Power struggle between Parliament and courts bubbling awayOPINION: The bill before the privileges committee is not quite as simple as it seems.14 Apr 03:00 AM
PoliticsCovid-infected MIQ guard lied to boss about regular tests: PMMore than 130,000 Covid vaccine doses have now been administered in NZ.14 Apr 02:35 AM
New ZealandGovernment to ban live animal exports from 2023Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor made the announcement this morning.13 Apr 10:45 PM
Politics'Unfathomable': Covid-infected MIQ security guard last tested in NovemberMBIE bosses don't know how many border workers have missed their routine tests.13 Apr 10:35 PM
New ZealandRollout ready? Health Ministry urgently seeks 18 'crucial' vaccine staffHealth Ministry seeking to urgently fill 'crucial' roles for its vaccination roll-out.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A little bit of a scallywag:' MPs pay tribute to the late Prince PhilipMPs, ministers and party leaders will pay tribute to Prince Philip this afternoon.13 Apr 01:45 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt tightens counter-terrorism gaps exposed by mosque shootingsA new bill has been introduced to implement the Royal Commission's recommendations13 Apr 12:45 AM
New ZealandRevealed: New Parliamentary buildings include six-storey property next doorThe project does not yet have a price tag but Mallard hopes it will cost less than $250m.13 Apr 12:23 AM
New ZealandNational wants unvaccinated MIQ workers off frontlines tomorrowShe has also called out the Government over its MIQ worker Covid-19 testing regime.12 Apr 11:24 PM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern lukewarm on further drug law reformPM wants to see if a law change is working as intended.12 Apr 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Gross understaffing, bullying and dysfunction at major hospitalWaikato DHB tried to keep expert panel's extraordinary findings from the public.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM's crackdown on unvaccinated frontline MIQ workersThere 538 unvaccinated MIQ workers have until the end of the month to get the jab.12 Apr 05:00 PM
RoyalsHow New Zealand will mark death of Prince PhilipPM says Prince Philip had strong links with New Zealand.12 Apr 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovt's behind-schedule vaccination register 'just putting money into a Silicon Valley billionaire's pocket'Privacy breaches and a mess of different systems aren't the only issues, lobby group says.12 Apr 05:32 AM
New Zealand86% of MIQ workers have had vaccine - PMThe PM has come under increasing pressure in recent days over unvaccinated MIQ workers.12 Apr 03:40 AM
New ZealandMIQ worker wasn't vaccinated; 20% of border staff yet to get jabThe worker wanted to get the jab but was in isolation, Ashley Bloomfield says.12 Apr 12:40 AM
New ZealandWhere the Government spent the most on contractors in 2020The Covid-19 response has forced spending up, and there's more to come.11 Apr 07:54 PM
New ZealandCoalition calls for repeal of drugs law, scrapping penaltiesCoalition calls for Government to put emphasis on health, not penalties for drug use.11 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Indian travel ban leaves Kiwis statelessOPINION: To leave Indian-Kiwis stateless isn't unconscious bias, then what is?11 Apr 05:09 AM
New ZealandPM's deadline on jabs for border workers: 'This really is the last call'National calls for tougher and earlier vaccine rules for border workers.11 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: No new community cases, three in MIQ; new location of interestAn Auckland bakery is now a new location of interest, linked to an infected MIQ worker.11 Apr 12:45 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 update: No cases in community, 10 in MIQThe update comes four days after an MIQ security guard tested positive for the virus.10 Apr 12:27 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: NZ's vaccine rollout a shambles - rest home bossMore certainty around dates is needed, Aged Care Association says; Ministry says April 14.10 Apr 12:07 AM
New ZealandMIQ returnee taken to hospital with Covid symptomsThe person from the Jet Park Quarantine Facility was taken to hospital around 11pm.09 Apr 11:10 PM
Royals'Hugely significant loss for New Zealand': Ardern announces Prince Philip memorialA national memorial service will be held in Wellington following the UK funeral.09 Apr 08:51 PM
