New Zealand Top Stories
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:44:16 GMTLive: Auckland moves to Covid-19 alert level 3 for seven days, rest of NZ to Level 2
Restrictions come into force for seven days from 6am Sunday. There are two new community Covid cases - and several locations where the virus could have spread.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:41:04 GMTCovid-19: All the locations of interest linked to Auckland's new mystery community case
A supermarket, a gym and a pharmacy are among the five locations linked to the newest community case.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:03:14 GMTCovid-19: Big schedule of major events cancelled
The America's Cup final was set to start on Saturday, the Lantern Festival will be off.
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 06:45:29 GMTCovid-19: New Zealand has four alert levels, here's how they work
There are four Covid alert levels, here's a reminder of how they work.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:57:00 GMTCovid-19: Auckland back to alert level 3 for seven days, rest of NZ in level two
The lockdown will begin at 6am Sunday when a border around Auckland will be re-established.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:44:56 GMTCricket moved from Auckland to escape COVID, America's Cup day one at risk
New Zealand Cricket swift to respond to lockdown, America's Cup organisers pondering options.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:44:46 GMTCovid-19: Mask warning for Wellington public transport as city heads into Level 2
Wellington locals reminded they must wear masks on public transport as city heads into level 2.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:39:35 GMTBreakers produce first-half onslaught to demolish Adelaide 36ers
All manner of records fall as the Breakers tip the form book on its head.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:37:59 GMTSuper Rugby Aotearoa: Victorious Blues to avoid Auckland, continue campaign on road
Coach Leon MacDonald says Hamilton or Wellington the options for their temporary base after level 3 upgrade.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:36:25 GMTBusinesses 'exhausted' by alert level changes
'Devastating' to increase alert levels in what should have been a bumper weekend for Auckland.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:24:33 GMTDavid Nyika's bizarre TKO win on professional debut on Joseph Parker v Junior Fa undercard
Nyika waited so long to join the money ranks, and he needed just 29s to get a win that was greeted by boos.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:22:47 GMTDiver missing at Cape Reinga, search to resume tomorrow
Police to resume search for missing diver, 67, at Cape Reinga tomorrow morning.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:50:09 GMTCovid-19 seven-day lockdown: What travellers need to know
Here is what you need to know for travel in Auckland and around the country.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:50:02 GMTChristchurch Lotto player wins $22.5 million
It's the largest Powerball prize won by a single player in 12 months.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:41:20 GMTEmotional Dame Valerie Adams turns back the clock with statement 19.60m throw
Double Olympic champion says she takes all sorts of confidence out of her best throw in over four years.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:23:14 GMTKerry Mountcastle clinches top seeding after course record at Super 6s
He finished tied with overnight leader Mako Thompson, but claims the top spot for Snday because he had the better third round.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:02:39 GMTAnton Cooper gets five in a row, Sammi Maxwell storms to women's mountainbike crown
Anton Cooper wins yet another title, as mountainbike nationals unfold.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:01:59 GMTSuper Rugby Aotearoa: Blues storm to round one victory over error-ridden Hurricanes
Jordie Barrett robbed of a legitimate conversion but it doesn't matter as the Blues muscle their way home.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 07:12:37 GMTT20 tour of NZ in limbo due to Australian Covid concerns over the Auckland outbreak
Cricket Australia may reportedly refuse to play in Auckland to avoid another quarantine for their squad.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 06:52:07 GMTRecord crowds as 25,000 festival-goers rock down to Electric Avenue
Security seized drugs at Electric Avenue, but most fans were well-behaved.