New ZealandCoronavirus: Wellington council facilities close, rates hike reconsideredMayor in daily meetings with pandemic response team, emergency welfare team activated.21 Mar 04:18 AM
EntertainmentAnd the band played on: NZSO to livestream a special free performance"In extraordinary times...music becomes even more important in bringing people together."20 Mar 10:20 PM
New ZealandNo suspension for gynaecologist accused of STI testing woman on first dateDr Naylin Appanna is allowed to continue practising, despite the allegations.20 Mar 03:23 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Te Papa museum to close for two weeksTracing potential Coronavirus contacts not possible with thousands of visitors every day.20 Mar 02:13 AM
New ZealandWellington, Auckland public transport goes cashlessThey are hoping the move will reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus.20 Mar 12:42 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Victoria University offers free studySurplus expectations waived, giving the university a $15m breathing space.20 Mar 12:35 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Move to relax rules for local council meetingsIt means decisions could still be made when councillors tune in via audio or video link.20 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandDon't give the flicks the flick: Going to movies is safe, manager saysPenthouse Cinema is regularly cleaning the building so customers can be safe.19 Mar 11:42 PM
New ZealandPotential new coronavirus case keeps man from courtThe man's lawyer said someone connected to the man had tested positive for the virus.19 Mar 10:06 PM
New ZealandBarrett Reef rescue: Police pluck two men from Wellington HarbourA Breaker Bay resident acted quickly when the 4.5 metre boat started to sink.19 Mar 09:28 PM
New ZealandMan charged with sex offending 40 years agoThe man has interim name suppression until the matter can be fully argued.19 Mar 09:05 PM
New ZealandCongestion continues for commuters stuck in Wellington after rail points failure fixedPeak hour train services experiencing 'significant delays and cancellations'.19 Mar 04:26 AM
New ZealandWellington school trials day of learning from homeStudents and staff will log in from home tomorrow.19 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandPeople urged not to use ED waiting room as a shortcutInfection control measures at Wellington Regional Hospital are being put at risk.19 Mar 02:32 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Cash sales removed on Wellington public transportMoves include going cashless and passenger boarding from the rear of buses.18 Mar 11:38 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Close borders now, urgent care doctor saysDoctor 'extremely worried' as some of his patients flout the social isolation rules.18 Mar 11:37 PM
SportNZ Rugby headquarters in lockdown, worker getting coronavirus testNo one is allowed in the building after an employee presented with concerning symptoms.17 Mar 10:51 PM
New ZealandWellington council postpones annual plan meeting amid Covid-19More time needed to consider implications of the virus before approving draft annual plan.17 Mar 08:54 PM
New ZealandComplacency kills: Lessons for NZ from the 1918 flu pandemicGeoffrey Rice is an expert on the 1918 flu, and says lessons learned then can help now.17 Mar 07:13 PM
EntertainmentCoronavirus halts filming of James Cameron's Avatar in NZUS producer Jon Landau said he 'can't give an answer' on when Avatar filming will resume.17 Mar 05:35 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: School likely to close if student's test is positiveSchool might be closed for 48 hours if student's test is positive.17 Mar 04:34 AM
New ZealandWoman forced to relive trauma three times after Corrections botch-upSusan has been made to relive her ordeal three times by Corrections staff.17 Mar 04:04 AM
New ZealandPM on $12b coronavirus planShe speaks to Heather Du Plessis-Allan on the heels of a $12.1bn financial package.17 Mar 03:59 AM
TravelFlight check: Sydney to Wellington with QantasA comfortable flight is spoilt by long waits at the airport.17 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer slams courts: 'absurd' to continue as normalDefence lawyer Mike Antunovic is concerned for vulnerable court staff.17 Mar 01:54 AM
New ZealandSt Patrick's Day: More social than distancingOne bar will have a bouncer give out hand-sanitiser.17 Mar 01:50 AM
New ZealandWellington Airport steps up cleaning measuresTwo people infected with Covid-19 flew from Auckland to Wellington at the weekend.17 Mar 12:12 AM
New ZealandSir Peter Jackson postpones Shelly Bay meeting amid Covid-19Filmmaker says 50 people in the same room is a situation 'best avoided' right now.16 Mar 10:03 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Kiwis stuck in Morocco after flights out banned'We just want to get out... it doesn't matter which country we go to'.16 Mar 01:15 AM
BusinessCoronavirus tourist: Wellington café shuts doors, owners speak outOwners of Wellington café an infected person visited said they are closing its doors.16 Mar 12:15 AM
New ZealandGolden Princess passenger tests negative for virusThe cruise ship ban was an 'unprecedented event'.16 Mar 12:12 AM
New ZealandDome Valley attacker's sentence shortenedOne of the women involved in the attack will serve a shorter prison sentence.15 Mar 10:55 PM
New ZealandComment: Wellington's mayor playing Where's Wally?Andy Foster must turn the page and be the leader the city needs amid first Covid-19 case.15 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gretel to bring rain - but not nearly enoughGretel will bring rain to parched areas in drought but "it's a bit of a flash in the pan".15 Mar 02:34 AM
