MIQ cases had rarely hit more than 100 at any one time during the pandemic, but have spiked since Omicron arrived.

The large, shallow quake was centred 225km west-northwest of Pangai.

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Three of the new community cases arrived on flights from Auckland and Wellington on Monday.

They are the same jerseys launched last year but with different sponsors that will appear on kits for the national rugby teams.

When it comes to school uniforms, "pink tax" is at play with girls' uniforms often costing more than boys', research has found.

The White Ferns opener made 75 and was backed up by a dominant bowling display for her side to reach Saturday's final against Wellington.

A $90m upgrade to one of Christchurch's busiest roads could have a detrimental impact on the city’s oldest neighbourhoods, councillors warn.

A household contact to an existing case has tested positive for Covid-19 as dozens of close contacts are identified.

Coach Danny Hay wants someone to grab hold of the right back jersey and the Wellington Phoenix defender is set to get the chance to do so against Jordan.

It's the story that keeps giving. Fifty-five years after Burt Munro wrote his name into the motorcycle record books some rare footage has surfaced to continue to keep his story alive.

The sharemarket fell to its lowest level in more than a year as investors brace for higher interest rates ahead.

The Lotus Heart restaurant in Christchurch is one of six businesses that have been fined for rule-breaking.

OPINION: Russia’s threats to Ukraine are driven by political fears, rather than military ones.

Anyone at the airport between 4.45pm and 5.15pm on January 22 is asked to self-monitor for Covid-19 symptoms.

Five police officers were waiting for the man as he came out of the Distinction Hotel in Cathedral Square carrying his luggage.

A Timaru bio-tech company, and its research partners, are another step closer to New Zealand producing its own mRNA vaccines after the arrival of a $1 million machine – the first of its kind in the country.

Two Timaru primary schools are offering children and their families support following the unexpected death of a young pupil.

First TV poll of the year shows Christopher Luxon upping Natonal support - but Labour is still ahead.

ECan is searching for better and safer outcomes as the rural stubble burning season approaches.