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
New ZealandMandatory masks? Health Minister not ruling out mass maskingIt could soon be illegal for Aucklanders not to wear masks in public.15 Aug 09:29 PM
New ZealandCovid cluster family 'shell-shocked', being bullied onlineCluster family bullied online: 'The comments on social media have turned nasty'.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid complacency unmasked: Masks should be mandatory - expert"This is 99 per cent the Government's responsibility to get right," expert says.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Seven new Covid-19 cases in New ZealandThere are seven new cases of Covid-19 today. All are in the community and there are no cases in managed isolation. Six cases are linked to the Auckland cluster and one case is being investigated. Video / Chris TarpeyWatch15 Aug 01:51 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland Mayor Phil Goff on lockdown extension: 'Do not panic buy'Phil Goff says he's glad the city is not going into level 4.14 Aug 06:43 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Covid-19 lockdown settings to continue until 11:59pm on August 26New Zealand will maintain its current lockdown settings for 12 more days. That would mean the current settings will be in place for 14 days - or one full incubation period. Video / Chris TarpeyWatch14 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Siouxsie Wiles pushes for Alert Level 4 following community spreadMicrobiologist Siouxsie Wiles reveals if we went to Alert Level 4 we could be 'out of this much sooner'. Video / Will TraffordWatch14 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandWellington Covid risk: Traveller dines at noodle shop, later tests positiveTwo travellers who left NZ last week later tested positive for Covid-19 overseas.14 Aug 02:57 AM
New ZealandTwo new Covid cases confirmed in TokoroaMembers at a church in Māngere are urged to get tested after a family tested positive.14 Aug 02:44 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 13 new Covid cases in community - one person in hospitalThere are 12 new confirmed cases of Covid in the community and one probable case, Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says. One of the 13 cases is in hospital. Video / Chris TarpeyWatch14 Aug 01:51 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: OCR updateMarkets are picking the Official Cash Rate (OCR) will be cut from 5.5% – where it has been parked since May 2023.Watch14 Aug 01:38 AM
New ZealandLevel 4 lockdown 'not in frame' despite new cases: HipkinsPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern will reveal if the lockdown will be extended at 5.30pm.13 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: City Mission holds press conferenceAuckland City Mission discovered donated lollies sent out in food parcels containing methamphetamine.Watch13 Aug 09:19 PM
New ZealandGenomic tracing: Scientist trying to solve NZ's new cluster puzzleFour cases at centre of outbreak don't seem to be linked to earlier cases, says scientist.13 Aug 08:37 PM
New ZealandDon't dream it's over: Aucklanders not optimistic level 3 lifts todayMost Aucklanders seem to believe the level 3 lockdown will be extended tonight.13 Aug 08:22 PM
New ZealandCovid coolstore cluster: Staffer who tested positive worked night shiftHealth officials are scrambling to trace the source of original infection.13 Aug 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDerek ChengDerek Cheng: Jacinda Ardern won't ease restrictions if she wants to be cautiousIt would be devastating to ease Auckland's lockdown lite and later be hit by new clusters.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Huge risk' people won't trust Covid-19 vaccines - expertFears about the safety of a Covid-19 vaccine could put people off receiving it.13 Aug 07:48 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ needs to ramp up genome sequencing to trace source of new outbreakThe Conversation: Ministry of Health should make genetic sequencing mandatory. Here's why.13 Aug 07:28 AM
Tourism'Beyond grim': Thousands cancel hotel bookingsThe workforce at hotels has halved already and worse could follow.13 Aug 05:38 AM
