Immigration NZ mistakenly emails out visa extensions
Immigration New Zealand is apologising after sending emails mistakenly informing people their visas had been extended.
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NZ First Foundation case heads to High Court
NZ First Foundation case heads to High Court
Two people charged over allegations of improper political donations involving the New Zealand First Foundation will now see their case play out in the High Court.
PM post-Cabinet press conference: Vaccine time frame announced
PM post-Cabinet press conference: Vaccine time frame announced
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says approval for the Pfizer vaccine could come as early as Wednesday next week.
Dunedin hits 33C, South Canterbury pushes toward 40C
Dunedin hits 33C, South Canterbury pushes toward 40C
South Island residents are sweltering under scorching temperatures today, with some parts of the island reportedly getting as high as 40C.
Fifteen close contacts of Northland case test negative
Fifteen close contacts of Northland case test negative
More than 1500 people have been tested for Covid-19 in Northland, with no evidence so far of a positive result in the community, Ministry of Health figures show.
Collins calls on emergency plan for housing
Collins calls on emergency plan for housing
National leader Judith Collins wants the Government to pass temporary emergency legislation to make is easier to build houses.
Covid-19: Stigma fears for asthma, allergy sufferers
Covid-19: Stigma fears for asthma, allergy sufferers
There are concerns people with asthma and allergies may face discrimination due to similarities with Covid-19 symptoms.
Back to school: Technology costs can leave parents in debt
Back to school: Technology costs can leave parents in debt
School is coming, ready or not, and it's time for parents and kids to get ready. NZ Herald reporter (and mum) Kirsty Wynn offers a practical guide to what you need to know. Today: Technology.
Christchurch health caution as city set to swelter
Christchurch health caution as city set to swelter
With a temperature of 36 degrees Celsius forecast in Christchurch today, residents are being urged to keep hydrated and stay sun-smart, while firefighters have helicopters on standby.
Australia bursts bubble with New Zealand
Australia bursts bubble with New Zealand
Australia has put a stop to the New Zealand travel bubble for 72 hours after a South African variant of Covid-19 was detected in a woman after 14 days of isolation.
Arrest over theft of puppy outside dairy
Arrest over theft of puppy outside dairy
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the theft of a puppy from outside a Christchurch dairy earlier this month.
More Canterbury homes threatened by fire
More Canterbury homes threatened by fire
Homes are under threat from a fire burning north of Christchurch after some of the city's residents fled another blaze earlier in the day.
Australia suspends travel bubble with NZ
Australia suspends travel bubble with NZ
Australia has put a stop to the New Zealand travel bubble for 72 hours after a South African variant of Covid-19 was detected in a woman after 14 days of isolation.
Hipkins confirms positive case is South African variant
Hipkins confirms positive case is South African variant
The Covid-19 community case in Northland is the South African strain, Covid recovery minister Chris Hipkins says.
Health staff confident practices are prepared
Health staff confident practices are prepared
Southern health officials met yesterday to ensure the region’s Covid-19 defences were at the ready following the confirmation of New Zealand’s first community case of the disease in two months.
Dog handler's 40 years in the field celebrated
Dog handler's 40 years in the field celebrated
Getting caught taking an apple off a tree in Christchurch as a young boy led to four decades of sniffing out the bad guys, illicit drugs and cash with man's best friend for a celebrated police officer.
Positive case closes businesses and attractions
Positive case closes businesses and attractions
Businesses and attractions are closed from Waikato to Northland after discovering they are at the centre of a new Covid scare that emerged in New Zealand's northernmost region.
Care alerts as case traced
Care alerts as case traced
A woman visited 30 locations around Northland before developing symptoms and testing positive for Covid-19.
30 locations woman with Covid-19 visited revealed
30 locations woman with Covid-19 visited revealed
The Ministry of Health has revealed the list of locations visited by a Northland woman who tested positive for Covid-19 after leaving managed isolation.
Experts: Time to 'turn down tap' on travel from risky countries
Experts: Time to 'turn down tap' on travel from risky countries
Experts are optimistic the latest rogue case of Covid-19 won't lead to a repeat of Auckland's August outbreak, thanks to the person's small number of close contacts and their vigilance at scanning...