Community Covid case in South Island
Updated 1.41 pm
There are 104 new community cases of Covid-19 in NZ today, including the first case in the South Island for almost a year.
Motorcyclist dies in Canterbury crash
Motorcyclist dies in Canterbury crash
A motorbike rider has died in crash in Canterbury, police have confirmed.
Covid traffic lights explained
Covid traffic lights explained
The Government has announced a new system to replace the alert level framework, which will be linked to vaccination rates.
Covid returns to Northland: Two cases confirmed, third possible
Covid returns to Northland: Two cases confirmed, third possible
Two Covid cases have been confirmed in Northland today.
129 cases as PM unveils road map out of lockdown
129 cases as PM unveils road map out of lockdown
There are a record 129 Covid-19 new cases in the community today.
'It feels unreal': Local Pokeno family claims $42m Lotto prize
'It feels unreal': Local Pokeno family claims $42m Lotto prize
The winner of the $42.1million Lotto Powerball has claimed their winnings.
'Slight distraction': 5.9 magnitude earthquake interrupts PM
'Slight distraction': 5.9 magnitude earthquake interrupts PM
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake has rocked the central North Island this morning and has been felt across the country.
Covid-19 protection proves an unexpected hazard
Covid-19 protection proves an unexpected hazard for spectacled Christchurch man
A safety message has been issued after an elderly Christchurch shopper tripped on the pavement outside a supermarket because his glasses fogged up while he was wearing a Covid mask.
Destiny Church earns money from Covid vaccination and test site
Destiny Church earns money from Covid vaccination and test site
Anti-lockdown protester Brian Tamaki's Destiny Church is earning money from a Covid vaccination and testing site, it has been revealed.
Woman at heart of Northland border breach hits out at allegations
Woman at heart of Northland border breach hits out at allegations
One of the Auckland women accused of travelling to Northland without a legitimate travel exemption and later testing positive for Covid-19 has rejected claims she lied, withheld information and...
Govt could relax restrictions in South Island before other parts of NZ
Govt could relax restrictions in South Island before other parts of NZ
The Government is open to relaxing Covid-19 restrictions in the South Island before other parts of New Zealand once every DHB on the island reaches a vaccine target of 90% double doses.
NZ ‘dangerously underprepared’
NZ ‘dangerously underprepared’
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says New Zealand is “dangerously under-prepared” to cope with the increasing number of Covid-19 community cases.
Telehealth welcomed in Covid lockdown
Telehealth welcomed in Covid lockdown
Telehealth worked well during lockdown and patients at a Dunedin medical centre welcomed virtual appointments, research has found.
Parts of Waikato to stay at alert level 3 for next six days
Parts of Waikato to stay at alert level 3 for next six days
Parts of Waikato will remain in alert level 3 for the next six days, after the region recorded eight new cases of Covid-19 earlier today.
Dame Cindy Kiro sworn in as Governor-General
Dame Cindy Kiro sworn in as Governor-General
Dame Cindy Kiro has been sworn in as the 22nd Governor-General of New Zealand in a ceremony at Parliament.
Whakaari eruption trial likely set for mid-2023
Whakaari eruption trial likely set for mid-2023
Lengthy delays loom to assess workplace safety failings on New Zealand's White Island in the buildup to the deadly 2019 volcanic eruption, with a trial unlikely to begin until March 2023 at the...
Anti-vaxxers making fake bookings leading to shots being wasted
Anti-vaxxers making fake bookings leading to shots being wasted
The Ministry of Health is investigating after suspected anti-vaxxers made bogus Covid-19 vaccination bookings in one of the least protected areas of the country.
'It’s hoon city': Tricky bend claims another car
'It’s hoon city': Tricky bend claims another car
A notorious bend on the Port Hills continues to be a trap for motorists.
One New Lynn terror attack victim still in hospital
One New Lynn terror attack victim still in hospital
Almost seven weeks after an Isis-inspired knife attack in an Auckland supermarket, one of the seven people injured remains in hospital.
'Visas for vaccinations' the ultimate incentive
'Visas for vaccinations' the ultimate incentive
Pacific leaders say offering 'visas for vaccinations' would be the ultimate incentive for overstayers to get the Covid-19 jab, as Auckland struggles to stop infections spreading through the community.