ANALYSIS: The emergence of new, more transmissible variants of coronavirus and their arrival in New Zealand has experts reconsidering the efficacy of level 3.

Thousands of drivers fled for the south after the PM's announcement Auckland would move into alert level 3.

The government is looking at how to "encourage greater uptake" of the Covid-19 tracer app to boost the number of people scanning, Chris Hipkins says.

A driver who failed to stop at a checkpoint was arrested later in Hamilton.

Impounded car had hidden compartments filled with methamphetamine, court told.

A decision on alert levels is due, use of the coronavirus tracer app may be made compulsory and another recession may be looming.

Clare Crawley, Margot Robbie and James Charles all stepped out with dramatic new 'dos, while Shay Mitchell revealed the results of her four-week fitness journey.

Find out how The Real Housewives of New Jersey star and her new man are celebrating V-Day this weekend.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead in a Florida hotel room. Get the details on his sudden passing at 38.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced they're growing their family! And in true duchess fashion, her pregnancy dress made a major style statement.

A passenger onboard the stranded Kaitaki says a new captain has taken over the navigation and is going to attempt to sail into the harbour to make berth at 9pm.

The calls come amid a worsening trans-tasman stoush over Australia's decision to cancel her citizenship.

In this exclusive look at Carl Radke's On The List with Brett Gursky interview, the Summer House star revealed he is over one month sober.

OPINION: Rib-tickling, envelope-pushing, zeitgeisty appointment viewing, what other show boasted guests ranging from Brooke Shields to Alice Cooper?

REVIEW: While this investigation sets up Jamie Spears as the chief villain, it shows how we all initially put her in a vulnerable position.

Teresa Giudice is opening up about her feelings for her new boyfriend on Valentine’s Day. The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member took to Instagram to share a sweet tribute to her “soulmate” on the romantic holiday.

A band of bedazzled and brightly-coloured birds, to be auctioned off for a Christchurch charity, will have to wait a little longer to find homes due to Covid-19 restrictions.

As gale force winds tore through New Plymouth, a house was narrowly missed by a fallen tree which smashed a car instead.

India locks series up at 1-1 with massive victory over England in second test.

Brandi Redmond had the sweetest Valentine’s Day weekend this year, announcing the birth of her fourth child on February 13.