New ZealandArdern and Collins go head-to-head at Question TimeCollins on attack over Government decision to not extend the wage subsidy scheme.26 Aug 01:55 AM
New Zealand'Anti the NZ way' – Collins continues offensive over Govt's refusal to extend wage subsidyNational Party leader says the policy should be extended for another week.25 Aug 09:15 PM
New ZealandCovid testing blitz: Government targets South AucklandThe Government will test 70,000 people in the next seven days – many asymptomatic.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPushback on Winston Peters' privacy claims now part of official parliamentary recordDavid Farrar and Rachel Morton rubbish claims by Winston Peters over his pension payments.25 Aug 05:10 AM
New ZealandMPs now allowed to question Bloomfield in health committee next weekNZ First and National had called for the committee to be reconvened – they got their wish.25 Aug 04:27 AM
New ZealandAuckland councillor apologises for floating port saleMayor and councillors blindsided by Chris Darby's proposal.25 Aug 04:20 AM
New ZealandGreens scoff at National and NZ First's calls for reconvened health committeeIn a rare show of unity, National and NZ First agree the health committee should return.25 Aug 03:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDerek Cheng: What Jacinda Ardern's decision means for level 1. Is it several weeks away?The rest of the country might not be at level 1 until Auckland is also ready for level 1.25 Aug 02:29 AM
New ZealandAround 70 deportations and 50 orders served since MarchOverstayer facing deportation says there are no flights for him to leave NZ.25 Aug 02:12 AM
New ZealandPM defends lockdown extension as firms warn of closures, job lossesHealth experts welcome a longer level 3 in Auckland amid warnings businesses will fail.24 Aug 09:03 PM
New ZealandControversial new party receives year's second-biggest donationAdvance NZ has received $65,000 from a company co-owned by the party's co-leader.24 Aug 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Caught between a lockdown and a hard place - this will cost jobsExtending the lockdown was the only logical choice, writes Liam Dann.24 Aug 06:27 PM
New ZealandLetter raises spectre of Govt intervention in Invercargill councilRising tensions at council have prompted a move from the Department of Internal Affairs.24 Aug 04:36 AM
New ZealandMasks mandatory on public transport from next weekNew Zealanders won't be allowed on public transport if they are not wearing masks.24 Aug 03:47 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Disappointed' Auckland Mayor Phil Goff on lockdown extension'I know it hasn't been easy, but we need to continue what we know works,' Phil Goff says.24 Aug 03:37 AM
New ZealandWatch: NZ alert levels extended until SundayPeople travelling on public transport at alert level 2 will need a mask.24 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters admits providing consular assistance to 'Bad Boy of Brexit'Peters is accused of using his ministerial influence to help ease Aaron Banks' travel.24 Aug 02:38 AM
New ZealandMore than 100,000 Aucklanders haven't registered AT Hop cardSome 83% of regular Hop card users have not registered their cards.24 Aug 02:04 AM
New ZealandD-Day live: Cabinet meets on alert levels, will lockdown lurch on?'It's a really tough call' - Professor Shaun Hendy on moving Auckland to level 2.23 Aug 10:59 PM
New ZealandTe Mata Mushrooms investment to contribute extra $21.5m to Hawke's Bay economyThe funding will come from the $3b for infrastructure projects in Govt's Covid-19 fund.23 Aug 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It is still the case of hunker down and wait it outEDITORIAL: The consensus that people bought into earlier this year has frayed.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDerek ChengDerek Cheng: Why Jacinda Ardern's decision today is the hardest one yetCOMMENT: If Ardern does move to lift level 3 in the City of Sails, expect a staged move.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark Knoff-Thomas: Lack of co-ordination fuels crime waveComment: Police priorities are understandable, but poor cohesion between agencies is not.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Economy89% of Auckland businesses collecting wage subsidyNew data reveals businesses in smaller regions are holding up the country's economy.23 Aug 03:10 AM
New ZealandThree new Covid-19 cases, 9 in hospital, changes to travel exemptionsToday's new cases are a household contact of a previous case and two imported cases.23 Aug 12:45 AM
LifestyleKiwis' hilarious response to overseas critic calling locked-down NZ 'hellhole'Kiwis have responded to NZ being called a 'hellhole' with wit and sarcasm.22 Aug 10:08 PM
New ZealandLabour's 'Ashley Bloomfield' campaign ad deletedThe original ad featured Bloomfield ... then did not ... and now it has been taken down.22 Aug 09:53 PM
New ZealandPasifika need extra help with Covid's harsh realityCouncillor says Covid has further exposed poverty levels in some South Auckland families.22 Aug 08:25 PM
New ZealandThe Covid-19 moment that left Jacinda Ardern 'gutted'The PM was campaigning in Whanganui when she heard the news.22 Aug 08:14 PM
New ZealandAshley cut? Labour re-edits ad after Act complains about appearance of public servantsThe PM's spokeswoman said the video was not an ad but an update on the Covid response.22 Aug 09:59 AM
Small Business'I'm trying my hardest not to close': 1 in 5 Auckland firms won't survive another lockdownAuckland CBD businesses dropped $19m in revenue the first week of lockdown two.22 Aug 04:30 AM
New ZealandSix new Covid cases in the community, 3 people in ICUThe cases in the Auckland community cluster continue to grow.22 Aug 12:45 AM
New ZealandLevel 2 in sight: The clues that will help get Auckland out of lockdownMinisters decided against ending Auckland's lockdown early, but optimism remains21 Aug 10:20 PM
New ZealandAt least 40 people granted managed isolation fee exemptionsAt least 37 out of 78 cases applying for fee exemptions are still being processed.21 Aug 09:40 PM
