South Island keen to stop spread after Blenheim Covid case
The South Island's streak of no Covid-19 community cases ended over the weekend, prompting discussions about how to reduce further spread.
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'This virus is going to turn up all over NZ': Sir David Skegg
'This virus is going to turn up all over NZ': Sir David Skegg
The Delta outbreak has been grim for New Zealand, but the head of the Government's Covid-19 Public Health Advisory Group says it will ultimately speed up our reopening to the world.
Collins against Govt's 'two-class system'
Collins against 'two-class system', but won't rule out vaccine certificates
National Party leader Judith Collins has come out firmly against creating a "two-class system" by bringing in vaccine certificates, but she also wants to bring in vaccine certificates.
Call for pre-departure Covid-19 tests for travel to South
Call for pre-departure Covid-19 tests for travel to South
A Covid-19 modeller thinks the government should make it a requirement for those travelling to the South Island to first provide a negative test result.
Indecent assault charges over incidents at Christchurch beach
Indecent assault charges over incidents at Christchurch beach
A man has been arrested after reports of indecent assaults at New Brighton beach in Christchurch this afternoon.
'Irresponsible, misleading': Critics on Three Waters campaign
'Irresponsible, misleading': Critics on Three Waters campaign
Complaints about the government's Three Waters Reform TV adverts have described them as misinformation, untrue and a taxpayer-funded propaganda campaign.
One killed in Ruapuna Raceway crash
One killed in Ruapuna Raceway crash
One person has died after a crash at Ruapuna Raceway in Christchurch.
MP says more could have been done to stop Covid reaching South Is
MP says more could have been done to stop Covid reaching South Is
The MP for the Marlborough region claims lax controls contributed to a Covid-19 case being detected in Blenheim.
Teen 'critical' after Hamilton hit-and-run: police
Teen 'critical' after Hamilton hit-and-run: police
A teenage girl has been critically injured in an early morning hit-and-run in Hamilton.
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.
'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.
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.
'New era': UK deal to eliminate tariffs for all NZ exports
'New era': UK deal to eliminate tariffs for all NZ exports
New Zealand has agreed in principle to Britain's second free trade deal since Brexit, eventually eliminating tariffs on all New Zealand exports.
Covid 'tsunami coming': Emergency nurses anxious
Covid 'tsunami coming': Emergency nurses anxious
An Auckland emergency nurse says overworked nurses fear hospitals aren't ready for the Covid-19 tsunami - and often think about quitting.
10 percent of Central Otago-grown fruit going to waste, report finds
10 percent of Central Otago-grown fruit going to waste, report finds
A new report has found more than 10 percent of the fruit grown in Central Otago is not being sold or eaten.
Govt sets aside 300 MIQ places a month for health workers
Govt sets aside 300 MIQ places a month for health workers
The Government is guaranteeing 300 spots a month in managed isolation for health workers.
National's plan to get NZ back in business
National's plan to get NZ back in business
National wants an immediate boost in support for smaller businesses, for every vaccinated person to get a $100 voucher to spend tourism venues or eateries, as well as temporary tax cuts for workers and for small businesses.
KiwiSaver withdrawals on rise
KiwiSaver withdrawals on rise as lockdowns cause financial hardship
Financial hardship brought on by the lockdown is pushing more people try to make withdrawals from their KiwiSaver to cover outstanding debts.
Fire at landmark building treated as suspicious
Fire at Palmerston North landmark treated as suspicious
Emergency services are today continuing to investigate a fire in a landmark inner-city Palmerston North building.
Changes to dairy product names likely needed for deal - minister
Changes to dairy product names likely needed for deal - minister
Trade Minister Damien O'Connor is back from a two-week trip to the US and EU, saying good progress has been made on trade talks.