New ZealandHealthline helps 170,000 Kiwis with Covid-19 advice in a monthKiwis have flooded health advice lines asking if they've got Covid-19 and seeking help.08 Apr 05:41 AM
New ZealandLove in the time of coronavirus: Kiwi couples kiss and tellCheating rules, new couples forced into lockdown together and home honeymoons.04 Apr 10:00 PM
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New ZealandWest Auckland liquor stores stop selling spirits during lockdownToo many people were coming from outside West Auckland to buy spirits, trust says.04 Apr 04:55 PM
New ZealandViral sign warning Raglan out-of-towners to stay away from its flour disappearsMysterious disappearance of hit social media sign triggers investigation.04 Apr 08:10 AM
New ZealandHeavy police presence on city beaches one day after swimming bannedAucklanders tempted to flout lockdown laws were met with heavy police presence.04 Apr 06:49 AM
New ZealandNew lockdown laws: What's officially banned (including swimming) and police powersIt's official: Swimming, surfing and hunting are illegal during the lockdown.04 Apr 05:55 AM
New ZealandMan films himself coughing on shoppers in supermarketA man has claimed he was only pranking shoppers, after coughing and sneezing on them.04 Apr 05:01 AM
New ZealandKiwis to find out this week whether lockdown will be extendedCases have levelled off in an early sign the lockdown appears to be working.03 Apr 04:49 AM
New ZealandAlmost 10 per cent tenants stopped paying rent or left rentals: landlordsHardship for renters and landlords expected to get worse, property investors say.03 Apr 01:36 AM
New Zealand'There's no place I'd rather be right now': Kiwi in PanamaKiwi Colin MacRae is floating in the Pacific Ocean waiting for borders to re-open.30 Mar 05:56 AM
HealthcareFree or cheaper Airbnb rentals offered to coronavirus medical workersAirbnb wants to match medical workers tackling coronavirus with safe places to stay.26 Mar 08:32 PM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus: Flatmates boot nurse from house over coronavirus fearsOne nurse has been booted from her house and another barrred from the supermarket.26 Mar 06:37 PM
New ZealandRomeos and Juliets urged to stay home and avoid casual sexDon't sneak out for casual sex or amorous trysts, try webcams instead: Aids Foundation.25 Mar 09:25 PM
WorldTraces of coronavirus found on Diamond Princess surfaces 17 days later, research claimsMore than 700 passengers caught Covid-19 on the cruise ship.24 Mar 10:44 PM
New ZealandHouse sale confusion: Can buyers move into their new houses?Settlements and house moving likely to be deferred but no official decision has been made.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTaranaki's first two coronavirus cases recently returned from EgyptThe man and woman are believed to be employees of methanol maker Methanex.19 Mar 05:16 AM
TravelCoronavirus: How to use apps like Uber, Airbnb with social distancing in mindIf you must use sharing-economy services, take these precautions.18 Mar 02:54 AM
New ZealandTemperature, health checks at Auckland Airport for Pacific-bound travellersNurses will be taking temperatures at the international check-in area.16 Mar 11:47 PM
New Zealand'She's so sad': Auckland couple's wedding plans in disarray due to coronavirus rulesIt comes as the wedding industry is on edge.16 Mar 06:17 AM
New Zealand'It's not home detention': How to self-isolateBlanket travel restrictions will apply from midnight.14 Mar 07:57 PM
New ZealandAuckland Prison coronavirus scare: Worker sent home unwellPrison says it is taking Ministry of Health-recommended precautions to deal with incident.13 Mar 10:49 AM
TravelCoronavirus: Do you need to clean your luggage after travelling?You don't need to power wash your suitcase, but wiping some surfaces may help.12 Mar 08:07 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Donald Trump's coronavirus epiphanyEditorial: After weeks of obfuscation, the hard reality has dawned on the US President.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow to explain coronavirus to kidsMichelle Dickson and PM Jacinda Ardern chat about the coronavirus in new video.12 Mar 02:40 AM
New Zealand'No sign of bed bugs': Auckland motel hits backMotel manager reckons jellyfish or sea lice could be cause of customer's 200 bites.11 Mar 06:06 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelHow to avoid 'Delhi belly' and other illnesses on holidayWhere are you most susceptible to foodborne illness, and what precautions can you take?08 Mar 07:00 PM
AirlinesCoronavirus: Air NZ stands down crew after confirmed case on flightsStaff have been asked to self-isolate for 14 days "as a precaution".04 Mar 08:10 PM
New ZealandIsolation becoming normal for Kiwis in ChinaKiwis living in China say there's limited social interaction even outside the epicentre.17 Feb 06:12 AM
WorldMessage in the mask: Chinese President's coronavirus hospital visitThe Chinese President's face mask was chosen for an important reason.14 Feb 07:58 PM
TravelA breakation for lovesick travellers is just the trickA post-breakup vacation may be just what the doctor ordered.13 Feb 06:30 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Airport worker says policy leaves staff 'in firing line'An Auckland airport worker says staff have little protection from coronavirus.09 Feb 09:08 PM
TravelAuthorities zero in on French ski resort as tourist contract virusFive Britons have tested positive for the virus after staying in a French ski resort.09 Feb 09:04 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Kiwi passenger gobsmacked over lack of checksKiwi mum who arrived back from China last week said no one checked them for coronavirus.09 Feb 06:25 PM