Covid-19: Eight days straight of no new cases
For the eighth day in a row there are no new cases of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand.
Maternal deaths 'taken very seriously'
Maternal deaths 'taken very seriously'
The country's largest hospital has launched a review after four women died during or soon after pregnancy this year.
Lockdown near Dunedin after fears US not safe
Lockdown near Dunedin after fears US not safe
A US couple who sheltered near Dunedin during the level 4 lockdown say they feared America could not adequately handle the coronavirus pandemic.
Post-lockdown deaths: Who were Angela, Tania, and Shirley?
Post-lockdown deaths: Who were Angela, Tania, and Shirley?
Three women were killed in the fortnight following lockdown. Overseas, such deaths are called "Coronavirus murders". But here, that masks an ugly truth, writes Kirsty Johnston.
Tourism sector needs to be ‘reimagined’
Tourism sector needs to be ‘reimagined’
The tourism sector needs to be ‘‘reimagined’’ following Covid-19, finance minister Grant Robertson told an Otago Chamber of Commerce post-Budget session yesterday.
Southern Opposition keeping busy
Southern Opposition keeping busy
A fortnight ago, among the Bills introduced by the Government under urgency following the Budget, was the Forests (Regulation of Log Traders and Forestry Advisers) Amendment Bill.
Labour's Louisa Wall pulls out of Manurewa selection
Labour's Louisa Wall pulls out of Manurewa selection
Labour MP Louisa Wall has withdrawn at the eleventh hour from Labour's selection battle for the Manurewa seat.
No regrets for teen who tried to cross Cook Strait in dinghy
No regrets for teen who tried to cross Cook Strait in dinghy
A teen who had to be rescued while trying to cross Cook Strait in a dinghy says he would make the treacherous trip again.
NZ has done 'incredibly well' in Covid fight: Robertson
NZ has done 'incredibly well' in Covid fight: Robertson
Kiwis have been encouraged to enjoy a "normal" holiday weekend after seven straight days of no new Covid cases - and there is now just one active case in this country.
Muller's first policy- $10k for businesses to hire staff
Muller's first policy- $10k for businesses to hire staff
National says it will offer businesses a $10,000 cash payment for taking on more staff if it wins the election.
Govt announces package to boost arts sector
Govt announces package to boost arts sector
The government has announced a $175 million package to boost the arts and creative sector in the wake of Covid-19.
Mother killer jailed for at least 14 years
Mother killer jailed for at least 14 years
A West Auckland man who murdered his mother after years of caring for her will spend at least 14 years behind bars.
108 jobs on line in Tower proposal
108 jobs on line in Tower proposal
Tower says it will aim to cut costs by $7.2 million per year which includes a proposal for 108 redundancies.
Haul of stolen street signs found during level 2 police checks
Haul of stolen street signs found during level 2 police checks
Police checks on potential Covid-19 party rule-breakers has turned up something else – stolen street signs.
PM leaves wriggle room for early move to level 1
PM leaves wriggle room for early move to level 1
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has left the door ajar to move the country into alert level 1 in less than four weeks.
Rush expected for Queen's Birthday travel
Rush expected for Queen's Birthday travel
Bubbles are bursting.
Wage subsidy auditing figures only collected quarterly - MSD
Wage subsidy auditing figures only collected quarterly - MSD
Government ministers are not receiving up to date figures on breaches of the $10 billion wage subsidy scheme, and one Minister's office says "it's not something we're interested in".
Alleged schoolgirl abduction a false complaint
Alleged schoolgirl abduction a false complaint
An alleged abduction of an Auckland teenage girl did not happen, the principal of a local high school says.
$70m boost for arts, Te Papa bailout
$70m boost for arts, Te Papa bailout
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced more than $70 million for the arts sector, including an $18 million package to keep national museum Te Papa afloat.
Woman's death added to Covid tally
Woman's death added to Covid tally
An elderly woman who died at St Margaret's rest home in Auckland last week is New Zealand's 22nd Covid-19 death.