Antivirals reduce the amount of Covid-19 in the body, helping high-risk people not get so sick. But doctors say there are too many barriers to access.

Asbestos removal experts wearing hazmat suits have sealed off an area of the cathedral to safely remove the material after it was found in roof tiles.

Police are on the hunt for what could be a group of five involved in robbing the jewellers in the Botany Town Centre.

"When will the prime minister finally show some leadership and sack her?" the National leader has asked, as he calls for Nanaia Mahuta to go over a controversial clause in Three Waters legislation.

Police began lifting cordons in Nelson on Wednesday night after it was determined that the item posed no risk to the public.

The $6m bridging funding buys more time to try to avoid ski field operator's liquidation.

Aaron Hutton went by the name 'Kiwipedo' and tried to buy a girl on the dark web to sexually offend against.

The wife of the late rugby great has previously tried her hand at starting a cosmetics brand, selling rugby merchandise and being a photographer.

The court has reassessed the seriousness of what they did and personal background factors.

The figures show a growing level of burnout across the sector, National's mental health spokesman Matt Doocey says.

The hair loss treatment company has been fined $367,500 after boasting a success rate based on an internal survey done 20 years ago.

After lambasting them in public, new mayor Wayne Brown is now meeting the heads of Auckland's council agencies.

Coromandel Peninsula is expected to be the worst hit by downpours, while parts of Northland have already seen 39mm of rain.

Sick baby who needs open-heart surgery can receive blood from donors vaccinated against Covid after court rules against his parents.

The person who poisoned dozens of trees in Tuatapere has been roundly condemned – but one resident wants to buy them a slab of beer.

Appetite for hot chips? Hosting one of the world's biggest rock bands requires a surprisingly large amount of gear, food and drink.

An Invercargill firefighter involved in the fight for better wages and conditions for professional firefighters nationwide says he is staggered they got a 24% payrise.

Councillors warn against selling assets as a "quick sugar hit" to reduce debt and rates, but take the first step toward selling stakes in its blue chip companies.

Consultants PwC found no conflicts of interest at Auckland council's urban regeneration agency Eke Panuku, but said processes could be "more robust".

The Government's going to let more people lodge complaints about the liquor licences of bars, cafes and shops.