WorldStartling graphic shows how NZ fared better than 'nearest neighbour' countryA new study has continued to show that countries that are female-led have fared better.19 Aug 12:51 AM
New ZealandSix new cases - more defence staff called in; Govt to hire own hotel guardsThere have been over 100,000 test results so far since the latest outbreak emerged.19 Aug 12:45 AM
New ZealandComment | Why we should send mosque gunman back to AustraliaA prisoner swap with Australia would solve more than one problem.18 Aug 08:48 PM
New ZealandLive: Govt admits concerns over airline crew at border; new details of mystery Rydges caseWinston Peters says the mystery case is another border breach.18 Aug 08:39 PM
BusinessExtraordinary disruption: Just 20 per cent of business at full capacity'Extraordinary disruption and anxiety': Chamber says new options to lockdown needed.18 Aug 06:50 PM
New ZealandCovid-case error: Shopper's true movements revealedAshley Bloomfield said the person attended a supermarket multiple times - they didn't.18 Aug 06:21 PM
New ZealandGoogle data shows how Aucklanders are complying with level 3 lockdownSo, just how well are Aucklanders following the lockdown instruction?18 Aug 08:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland schools cautious as 10 apply to run Year 12-13 classesSome Auckland principals feel blindsided and undermined by government's surprise decision.18 Aug 07:10 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Govt Covid-19 response under attackJudith Collins challenges the government's claim that border employees refused to take Covid-19 tests. Watch18 Aug 07:07 AM
LifestyleHow setting aside some 'worry time' can help reduce anxiety over lockdownsThe Conversation: During uncertain times, feelings of anxiety are normal responses.18 Aug 06:54 AM
New ZealandSecurity guard suspended after leaking isolation guests' detailsSecurity guard at an Auckland managed isolation facility is being suspended.18 Aug 05:34 AM
New ZealandPM accused of 'verbal gymnastics' over border worker testingAfter a ministerial statement and speeches from MPs, question time kicks off around 3pm.18 Aug 04:47 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern squares up against Judith Collins in the HouseAfter an ever-so-brief period of campaigning, political rivals Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins went toe-to-toe in the House again this afternoon.Watch18 Aug 04:45 AM
New ZealandCovid-positive hotel worker with cough passed health check; 13 new cases todayA Covid-19 case has emerged that appears to be unconnected to the South Auckland cluster.18 Aug 02:10 AM
New Zealand'Send police my way': Man behind an isolation breach rumour speaksHe claimed a family member at the centre of the new cluster had entered managed isolation.18 Aug 02:08 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 13 new Covid-19 cases in the communityThere are 13 new Covid cases in the community, Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says. Twelve are linked to the current cluster and one remains under investigation but is believed to be linked.Watch18 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: National leader Judith Collins slams border testing as 'complete failure'National leader Judith Collins has slammed the testing of border workers as a "complete failure" and says the public has been misled. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Aug 12:03 AM
New ZealandWeta on alert after visitor tests positiveWeta Workshop staff have been told to monitor themselves for Covid-19 symptoms.17 Aug 11:35 PM
New ZealandNZ's new normal - level 1.5? Ardern points finger in border debacleAshley Bloomfield seems to be pitching a pseudo level 1.5 – the Govt appears open to it.17 Aug 08:17 PM
New ZealandClose contact's Covid test shambles - sick student's five days of stressSick student still waiting for results five days after being tested for virus.17 Aug 07:08 PM
New ZealandDodged a bullet? Health Minister says outbreak was detected at critical time'It does appear we've managed to get there just on the moment it was critical.'17 Aug 06:25 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Ardern had no choice but to delay electionCOMMENT: There was no appetite on the ninth floor of the Beehive to delay the election.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandVote 2020: Parties scrambling to adjust campaign plans with election delayThere are now 60 days for Kiwis to look forward to getting an election pen.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFour warnings, no arrests for lockdown breachesOnly four warnings have been issued since last weekend, police say.17 Aug 04:50 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Extended wage subsidy to protect 470,000 jobsThe Government's extended wage subsidy scheme is expected to cover 470,000 jobs - and will cost about $510 million, the Government says.Watch17 Aug 04:43 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Nine new cases of Covid-19 today; five people in hospitalNine new confirmed cases of Covid-19 were reported today, all from the Auckland cluster.Watch17 Aug 01:38 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Electoral Commission provides details on election date shake-upChief electoral officer Alicia Wright says the Electoral Commission is in the process of adjusting its plans. Wright said existing arrangements can be catered for, given the new date. "These are challenging times for everyone."Watch17 Aug 12:28 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern delays election until October 17Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has decided to delay the election until October 17. Announcing the decision this morning, Ardern said the re-emergence of Covid-19 in the community was a cause for concern during the election period.Watch16 Aug 10:34 PM
New ZealandLive: D-Day on election - National says it would be happy with a 2021 dateCollins: 'I said to Jacinda Ardern... we're happy to give you the numbers in Parliament'.16 Aug 08:10 PM
New ZealandCluster linked to several schools; Coolstore a key focus in outbreak - Health MinisterThe latest case is a student from AUT, who started experiencing symptoms on the weekend.16 Aug 07:16 PM
New ZealandWhite Cross centre closed after man tests positive for Covid-19The man who tested positive visited the clinic on Saturday between 6pm and 7pm.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand13 new cases: 'Vile slurs' - social media warnings after family targeted; coolstore the best lead in outbreakHow many new cases of Covid-19 are there today?16 Aug 06:03 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 13 new Covid-19 cases and a social media warningThere are 13 new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand - 12 in the community and one in isolation. And New Zealanders were today given a strong warning not to trust unverified information they may read on social media.Watch16 Aug 02:10 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to mediaPM Luxon speaks to the mediaWatch15 Aug 10:42 PM
