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Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:49:58 GMT
Covid-19: Basic questions remain as officials home in on Crowne Plaza MIQ as potential ground zero
The Crowne Plaza MIQ facility remains under investigation as the potential source of New Zealand's Delta outbreak. But there are a number of fundamentals which officials haven't yet made clear.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:35:26 GMT
Covid-19: A timeline of the Delta outbreak
Follow the Delta outbreak back to its origins from a traveller returning from Sydney on August 7.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 06:28:22 GMT
Covid-19: Schools added to list of more than 330 locations of interest
There are now more than 330 locations of interest across the North Island.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 06:02:57 GMT
Covid-19: Government extends national level 4 lockdown until Saturday, Auckland until September
New Zealand will stay in level 4 lockdown until at least midnight on Friday, while Auckland will spend the rest of the month in lockdown, the Government has announced.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:53:01 GMT
Police attend Panmure property where 'at least one person seriously injured'
The police and St John Ambulance were called to a Tripoli Rd address around 7.30pm.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:43:35 GMT
Covid-19: Kiwi kids back to online learning as schools remain closed for at least this week
Almost 18 months since the last lockdown, New Zealand children resumed online learning on Monday as schools across the country were closed.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:17:42 GMT
One killed in serious crash in Christchurch
It is believed one person has died in a serious crash at the intersection of Marshland and Mairehau roads shortly before 7.30pm.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:10:00 GMT
Neon's Deceit, Netflix's Cherry Flavour among great shows to stream this week
A new horror series has plenty of style and sass, while a British drama might just be the best police-procedural since Line of Duty.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:40:00 GMT
The Chair: Netflix's new university-set comedy a perfect showcase for Sandra Oh
REVIEW: Reminiscent of Curtis Hanson’s Michael Douglas-starrer Wonder Boys, this is a smartly written tale full of memorable characters and dialogue.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:37:56 GMT
Delta drives up testing and vaccination capacity
Central Energy Trust Arena will be hosting a dedicated pop-up vaccination centre.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:27:45 GMT
Full coverage: Covid-19 updates on day six of lockdown
It comes after it was announced NZ will remain at alert level 4 until midnight Friday, while Auckland's lockdown will extend until 11.59pm August 31.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:22:11 GMT
Covid-19: More AUT students test positive, bringing total to seven
An AUT spokeswoman said they are unsure whether three of the students were on campus during their infectious period.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:17:36 GMT
'Serious concerns': Canterbury councils call for pause to three waters reform
One mayor said he thought the reforms could be an issue better dealt in a year's time, after the future for local government review.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:16:05 GMT
Naughty's fashion returning? I'm too young to deal with my 20s coming back to haunt me
I’ve got a few skeletons in my closet: baggy jeans a-la The Stone Roses, a paisley shirt circa 1993. But there's nothing for the 00s.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:11:32 GMT
Defence Force Hercules thought to be heading to Kabul as first group of evacuees arrive in NZ
The first group of evacuees from Afghanistan has landed in New Zealand, and a Defence Force Hercules is now heading towards Kabul.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:06:10 GMT
Council issues notice to take land for Punakaiki water supply
A West Coast council wants to take 25sqm of private land to ensure the tourist hotspot has an adequate water supply.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:06:01 GMT
Covid-19: Managed isolation bookings paused amid virus outbreak, no rooms available
Kiwis wanting to return to NZ won't be able to book a room for "a few days", the Government has announced.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:02:08 GMT
Londoner in Southland experiencing her fourth lockdown
Gillian Cross, who is now experiencing her fourth lockdown, supports the Prime Minister's latest move to keep New Zealand in Level 4.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT
Essential workers line up for Covid-19 jabs in Timaru
Staff from a Timaru company working on Covid-19 treatment rooms at Timaru Hospital were among the early people getting vaccinations at a special clinic.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT
Schools respond to Covid-19 and keep students connected
Staying connected is just as important as education as online learning returns for schools.



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