District health boards have gone to court to try to stop a planned strike by about 10,000 health workers on Friday.

RNZ series have won three awards at the NZ TV Awards tonight.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei says it is disturbed by an occupation by protesters at the Auckland Domain, and wants it brought to a swift end.

Tourism operators are pleased to see self isolation for travellers kicked to the curb, but say they still need answers about the border.

An estimated 100,000 migrants can apply for fast-tracked residence from today - though IT problems have stopped some being able to.

Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says the health system needs New Zealanders' continued cooperation as almost 20,000 cases are announced today.

A hearing to decide what will be heard in Scott Watson's latest fight against his 1999 convictions for murdering Olivia Hope and Ben Smart has wrapped up in the Court of Appeal.

A survivor of the mosque shootings has left Dunedin's Octagon to begin his 350 kilometre walk to Christchurch to reclaim the terrorist's path in the name of peace.

Gisborne District Council is one step closer to returning land at Tokomaru Bay to its rightful owner, having issued a letter of intent.

They are known as "bunker babies" - children born during the pandemic who have spent their short lives in and out of lockdown.

There are 19,566 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, the Ministry of Health has reported.

Companies who do business with Russia are struggling due to sanctions imposed on the country by nations around the world.

Coroner Tania Tetitaha wants the Ministry of Transport to consider law changes regarding the wearing of helmets while skateboarding.

The epidemiologist says more border restrictions may ease soon, as the National Party calls for all visitors to be allowed into the country.

Police say the incident occurred after they removed a mobile shower block that was parked illegally.

The Novavax Covid-19 vaccine has been approved in New Zealand for those aged 18 and over.

The need to isolate at home means that tens of thousands of Covid-19 cases and their contacts are relying on family or friends to bring them what they need while they recover.

A new IPCC report indicates New Zealanders will need to make major changes to how they live to keep climate emissions in check, says the Climate Change Minister.