Covid update March 16: 19,452 community cases, 971 in hospital
Eight people with Covid-19 died yesterday and 16 others have died in the past three weeks.
Australian tourists can visit NZ from April 13
From May, those from visa waiver countries and people with valid visitor visas can also come to NZ.
After March 15, aroha was showered on Muslims. Was that short-lived?
Three years on, have our mindsets shifted when it comes to racism?
Covid update March 15: 21,616 community cases, 960 in hospital
22 people are in ICU or HDU, and two people with Covid-19 have died.
‘Forgiveness is not a tidy grave’: A journey through loss, hope and healing
Three years ago today, Sara Qasem lost her father in the Christchurch terror attacks.
Government announces cheaper fuel and half price public transport for three months
Some New Zealanders will save between $11.50 and $17.23 per tank of fuel.
Covid update March 14: 15,540 new cases, two deaths
952 people in hospital with the virus and two people with Covid-19 have died.
The Government wants to pay you 20c for every bottle you recycle
Compost collection for every home and a bottle buy-back scheme are part of the proposed changes.
Covid update March 13: 14,494 new cases, 8 deaths
There are 896 people in hospital.
1 in 4 new mums surveyed had never used contraception, NZ study reveals
Two in three new mums hadn’t discussed contraception with a health worker before getting pregnant.
Covid update March 12: 18,699 new cases, 7 deaths
This brings the total number of Covid-19 related deaths in New Zealand to 105.
First fuel, then food: How the invasion of Ukraine will impact New Zealand
The economic impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is starting to be felt around the globe.
‘Kapa haka is a celebration of life’: 50 years of Te Matatini
"Kapa haka can take you all over the world. That's what Mum has taught me."
Covid Update March 11: 20,989 cases, seven deaths
Today marks the highest number of deaths reported in a single say since the start of the pandemic.
National overtakes Labour in latest 1News Kantar Public Poll
This is Labour's lowest result since 2017.
Paralympian creating rideshare service for disabled New Zealanders
Barney Koneferenisi has struggled for years to get around on other ridesharing services.
Covid update March 10: 21,015 cases, record high of 845 hospitalisations
There are now more people in hospital with Covid-19 than at any other point over the last two years.
Russian sanctions regime passes in Parliament
The new set of rules will give Aotearoa powers to take more action against Russia.
Most MIQ facilities to close by end of June
By the end of June, 28 of the current 32 MIQ facilities will return to being hotels.
Euphoria: Representation or romanticisation
Euphoria dares to tell the stories many shows would never touch. Is that a good thing?
Covid update March 9: 22,545 new community cases, four deaths
There are currently 742 people with Covid-19 in hospital, 19 of them are in ICU or HDU.
Covid-19 isolation time shortened from 10 to seven days
The isolation length for Covid-19 cases and household contacts will soon decrease.
Opinion: NZ’s Māori and Pasifika hip hop community need to address anti-Blackness
To clarify, you do not own hip hop. It has never 'belonged' to you and it never will.
Covid update March 8: 23,894 new cases
There are 756 people currently in hospital.
Government to consider extra border exemptions for family of Ukrainians in NZ
Ukranians with a valid visa can come to Aotearoa now, without waiting for the borders to open.
Supermarket sector competition 'not working well for consumers'
The Commerce Commission has shared its recommendations to improve competition.
New bill to enable further sanctions on Russia
This is the first time a Bill like this has been before Parliament.
Calls for sexual consent education to be compulsory in NZ schools
Students, politicians and educators are calling for the Government to make this happen.
Rhythm and Vines Easter event cancelled
The Rhythm and Vines music festival in Gisborne has been cancelled.
Covid update March 6: 15,161 cases
618 people are in hospital. There has been one death reported today.
