A shortage of teachers may begin to emerge as the number of Covid-19 cases within schools continues to grow.

The Government’s new support package for businesses is a little light and very late, say members of Wellington’s business owners.

The quick spread of a sub-variant of Omicron, called BA.2, means it now accounts for roughly a third of all sequenced cases in NZ.

ANALYSIS: Barriers were put up, while mandates will likely come down in the next few months. So where does that leave protesters?

Andy Foster has confirmed he met with two 'influencers' of the occupation in an effort to change some behaviour.

Canada used its Emergencies Act to cut off protesters’ funding and hamper the occupation in Ottawa but Dr John Hopkins says our laws are different.

Volvo has slipped out an updated XC60 with a new engine and a whole lot of Google integration.

Students from several Christchurch colleges have tested positive for Covid-19 as 35 new community cases in the Canterbury District Health Board area were reported on Friday.

Congestion is building up on the Southern Motorway between Takanini and Manurewa following a crash.

A man who stole $23,000 in a Sim card scam has failed to have his conviction overturned and risks being deported back to India.

The Ministry of Health has reported 86 new cases in Southland and Otago, and one of Dunedin's community pools will close after five staff became infected.

REVIEW: Whether you see it as an allegory for modern life, or simply a piece of high-concept escapism, this offers plenty to think about – and enjoy.

Test results for cancer and other medical conditions could be delayed by the number of people seeking tests for Covid-19.

'The Big O' was a loving grandfather with a big smile but as a league star he was idolised by almost everyone, including the late Jonah Lomu.

An unmasked police officer admitted he made a mistake when he hugged a protester at a large Christchurch rally.

A no-swim warning has been issued for parts of Wellington Harbour as officials investigate the tipping of raw sewage into stormwater drains in the anti-mandate occupation area.

Jacinda Ardern said Covid cases were likely to peak in mid to late-March, followed by a rapid decline in numbers.

Witnesses described the three motorcycles speeding along the windy road as going like “missiles” and “an accident waiting to happen”.

REVIEW: Based on mindbogglingly odd real-life events, this is a terrific black comedy that’s a perfect showcase for the unbelievably talented actor.

First-time skip Briar Atkinson has made her way into the semifinals of the Taranaki women’s open triples.