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
New ZealandWhy we might never know how Covid-19 came backExperts suspect we'll never know how exactly Covid-19 slithered back into New Zealand.21 Aug 07:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Collins seizes on Ardern Govt failingsMost chief executives would be mortified by what happened to Ashley Bloomfield this week.21 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Are we really being too hard on the Govt?COMMENT: I was quite surprised by some of the comments Sir Brian Roche made this morning.21 Aug 07:10 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessGrant Robertson: $14b untouched - lockdown hasn't changed fiscal outlookFinance Minister says the Government has enough reserves for future pandemic challenges.21 Aug 05:56 AM
New Zealand'Stay close to home': No travelling to Waiheke at weekend, Aucklanders remindedLarge crowds flocked to beaches and parks last weekend despite lockdown.21 Aug 05:45 AM
New ZealandWho is responsible when a worker contracts Covid at a managed isolation facility?Legal questions after Rydges Hotel worker in Auckland mysteriously contracted Covid-19.21 Aug 04:18 AM
New ZealandTransmission Gully budget blowout: Govt asks for reviewNZTA announces it will spend $200 million to keep spades in the ground.21 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Auckland wharf being used for exercise by people in isolationDuring level 4 lockdown in April, people in isolation were going for walks in Auckland.21 Aug 02:27 AM
New ZealandWatch: No early lockdown lift for Auckland - PM; 11 new Covid casesEight people with Covid are in hospital.21 Aug 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Stay the course': Alert levels to remain in placeRestrictions in place until end of Wednesday but Cabinet will review them again on Monday.21 Aug 12:29 AM
New ZealandArdern hits back at Trump, comparing NZ's Covid response with USThe Prime Minister talks up our Covid response - and uses the US as a comparison.20 Aug 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDerek ChengDerek Cheng: Sorry, not sorry - why Nats are removing welcome mat for many overseas KiwisAll parties, including the Govt, have rewritten their election policies to contain Covid20 Aug 11:49 PM
