New Zealand
Self-isolation rules for vaccinated travellers to end, border dates changed
From Wednesday evening, vaccinated travellers coming to NZ don't need to self-isolate.
The anti-mandate protesters stuck in the South Island
They’d like to join the larger protest at Parliament, but they can’t get on a boat.
Covid update Feb 27: 59% of cases in last 2 weeks aged under 30
14,941 new cases, 305 in hospital.
New Zealanders protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine: In photos
"Our families are scared."
Covid update Feb 25: over 12,000 new cases today
There are 12,011 new community cases of Covid-19 today.
Covid update Feb 24: 6137 new community cases
There are 205 people in hospital, and one person has died.
Covid update Feb 20: 2522 new community cases
Rapid antigen tests will be made available to certain people on Monday.
Covid update Feb 19: 1901 new cases today
More than 2.1 million boosters have been given nationally.
Covid update Feb 18: 1,929 new community cases
Of the new cases, 1384 are in Auckland.
Covid update Feb 13: 810 new community cases
"As expected, the highly transmissible Omicron variant is now spreading in our communities." - MOH
Covid update Feb 12: 454 new community cases
58 percent of the eligible population have had a booster
Covid update Feb 11: 446 new cases today
More than 50,000 people received a booster shot yesterday.
Greens call for return of stolen land, revisiting treaty settlement process
The Green Party is calling for ‘Land Back’.
Anti-vaccine-mandate protesters occupy Parliament: a timeline of the last 3 days
They’ve set up an illegal tent city, blocked off streets, and 120 have been arrested.
Covid update Feb 10: 306 new community cases today
Southern DHB has recorded its first Covid-19 case in Queenstown.
Anti-mandate protesters warned about tents on Parliament grounds
Anti-mandate protesters have spent the night outside Parliament ahead of a second day of protests.
Te Pāti Māori calls for removal of Queen as head of state
Te Pāti Māori is calling for New Zealand to remove the British royal family as the head of state.
Covid update Feb 7: 188 new cases
There were 24,935 booster doses administered on Waitangi Day yesterday.
Covid update Feb 6: 208 new community cases
More than 48,000 booster shots were administered yesterday.
Covid update Feb 5: 243 new cases
More than 66,000 boosters were administered yesterday, the record number so far.
Covid update Feb 4: 209 community cases
Māori across Aotearoa will soon reach 90 percent partial vaccination today.
Covid update Feb 3: 147 new community cases
People going away for Waitangi weekend should have Covid-19 safety plans in place.
New Zealand's borders set to reopen in stages
The border will reopen in stages, starting from February 27. By October, it will open to everyone.
Covid update Feb 2: 142 new cases
6 people are in hospital with the virus.
Celebrating Lunar New Year without your family sucks
But it's not all doom and gloom, Sidney Wong writes.
More rapid antigen tests for New Zealand
New Zealanders will have access to more than 55 million rapid antigen tests in the next few months.
New gun law changes come into force today
Police Minister Poto Williams says the reforms reflect that owning a gun is a privilege not a right.
Covid update Jan 31: 91 new cases, more cases linked to Soundsplash
Covid-19 cases in Tairāwhiti have been linked to Soundsplash festival.
Prime minister tests negative for Covid-19
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was exposed to Covid-19 while on a flight.
Covid update Jan 30: 103 new cases, 1 death
A further 40 cases in Auckland are to be reported tomorrow due to technical issues.