Only two things can rescue Muller and the National Party now
OPINION: Only two things can now save Todd Muller and the National Party from the growing likelihood of a crushing defeat at the September 19 election.
Another huge spike in Australian Covid cases
Another huge spike in Australian Covid cases
Victoria has recorded 273 new cases of coronavirus and another death.
Covid-19 update: One new case in managed isolation
Covid-19 update: One new case in managed isolation
The Ministry of Health has revealed one new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation - a woman in her 20s staying in Christchurch.
Greens unveil plan to tackle use of fossil fuels
Greens unveil plan to tackle use of fossil fuels
The Green Party wants an immediate ban on new industrial coal boilers, as part of its plan to transition away from fossil-fuels.
Two bodies recovered from car in lake - eyewitness
Two bodies recovered from car in lake - eyewitness
Two bodies have been recovered from a car that plunged into a lake near Rotorua yesterday, according to an eyewitness.
Circus classes thrill Alexandra kids
Circus classes thrill Alexandra kids
Watch: A group of Alexandra children got a taste of the circus this week, thanks to artist and teacher Abigail Rose.
Trump dons mask in public for first time
Trump dons mask in public for first time
President Donald Trump, who has avoided wearing a mask in public even as the coronavirus pandemic spread, donned one for the first time in public this weekend.
Crash on Dunedin's one-way
Crash on Dunedin's one-way
Dunedin's one-way heading south was partially blocked for a time this morning after a two-car collision.
'Lock them up' - Grey Power furious over isolation escapees
'Lock them up' - Grey Power furious over isolation escapees
Grey Power is enraged by what it says is the stupid and dangerous behaviour of people fleeing managed isolation facilities, and says they need the book thrown at them.
Teen dies in NSW shark attack
Teen dies in NSW shark attack
A teenage boy has died in a suspected shark attack while surfing off northern NSW.
Abuse survivors urged to come forward
Abuse survivors urged to come forward
Serial sexual abusers of children in faith-based institutions have been identified by the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care and referred to police.
Trump commutes sentence of longtime friend
Trump commutes sentence of longtime friend
US President Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of his longtime friend and adviser Roger Stone, sparing him from prison after he was convicted of lying under oath to lawmakers.
Covid escapee broke window to get out of hotel
Covid escapee broke window to get out of hotel
There is one new Covid case in NZ today, as news emerges of yet another escape from a managed isolation facility.
Queries over blanket ban on isolation exemptions
Queries over blanket ban on isolation exemptions
A legal academic says the Ministry of Health appears unsure if a "blanket ban" on compassionate exemptions from managed isolation is legal.
Remdesivir approved for use in Australia
Covid-19: Remdesivir approved for use in Australia
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has given provisional approval to a drug that can improve the recovery time of the most seriously ill Covid-19 patients.
Another death as Victoria virus spike continues
Another death as Victoria virus spike continues
Victoria has recorded another death linked to the coronavirus, as the outbreak-hit state confirmed 216 new cases.
Electronic bracelets for those in managed isolation?
Electronic bracelets for those in managed isolation?
The Government is not ruling out the use of electronic bracelets for those in managed isolation after a third person allegedly escaped in the space of six days.
Fine day for most after frosty start
Fine day for most after frosty start
It was double-blanket weather in most of New Zealand this morning with many centres waking up to sub-zero temperatures.
National’s leak crisis deepens
National’s leak crisis deepens
National’s crisis over the leak of Covid-19 patient details deepened yesterday when senior frontbench MP Michael Woodhouse admitted he was involved.
Hepatitis C drugs appear to help virus sufferers
Hepatitis C drugs appear to help virus sufferers
Hospital trials of drugs used to treat hepatitis C patients, driven by a Dunedin campaigner, have been lauded after improving survival in Covid-19 patients.