The government splashed $37.6 million on private security guards for MIQ hotels in eight months after announcing it would use its own guards instead.

Two mariners who were in Auckland yesterday have tested positive for Covid-19 and are isolating on a boat off the coast of Taranaki.

Central Napier may be picturesque, lined with art deco buildings and palm trees. But people in the city say levels of insecurity are reaching an alarming level.

Nurses across the country have voted to go ahead with planned strike action.

People who might otherwise be left out in the cold now have a warm, safe and dry place to stay with the opening of Wellington's largest transitional housing facility.

A group of 36 organisations is calling for a free public transport trial in Wellington for tertiary students and community service cardholders.

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says New Zealand is likely to need managed isolation and quarantine capacity "for some time".

The Labour Inspectorate agreed the case had the hallmarks of exploitation and said the offences reflected a "blatant disregard for minimum employment standards".

A warning has been issued about a dangerous batch of synthetic cannabis linked to at least one death and another person being hospitalised in Taranaki.

There is one new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) facilities today.

Wellington Hospital has more than 20 babies in its children's ward, as the spread of the potentially deadly RSV virus escalates.

About 60 or more areas across New Zealand experienced record or near record warm temperatures in June, but NIWA warns extreme rainfall events may be on the way.

Australians are back in Queenstown again much to the relief of local businesses.

The vaccine rollout is fast approaching the "ramp up" phase - but is the health system ready?

The Australian state is trying to attract New Zealand nurses with a big ad campaign extolling the virtues of the Sunshine State.

Court to consider whether public servants could legally determine which businesses were 'essential' in lockdowns.

The number of kids living in motels has reached a record high - despite the government's pledge to combat child proverty.

With businesses unable to secure managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) spots, the government's business adviser is pushing the need for a long-term solution.