About 424 New Zealanders have taken return trips overseas and ticked "holiday/vacation" on their departure card, since 20 March 2020.

Real estate agents say the government's housing announcements are causing angst and confusion amongst property investors, with some dropping listings or trying to rush sales through.

Christchurch ratepayers forked out more than $300,000 in redundancy payments for three general managers on the city council's executive team.

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says the new vaccine special categories are about trying to strike balance for genuine need, and they will not delay vaccine access for other New Zealanders.

The hospital's emergency department is still open, but the DHB is calling on those who are unwell to see their family doctor so the ED can be reserved for emergencies.

The families of Wellington border workers and frontline health staff are joining that coveted club of those who have received a Covid-19 jab.

Otago Regional Council says it cannot keep dipping into its reserves to meet a significant financial challenge.

Searchers have found human remains on the West Coast believed to be those of a missing tramper.

A migrant workers association says it's concerned about the welfare of the 10 Chinese men who were found working unlawfully and now face deportation.

What does celebrating Pride month mean to a former refugee whose journey coming out ended up shaping their career? Ives Rose talks to Voices.

Chris Hipkins provides the latest update on the Pfizer vaccine and Dr Ashley Bloomfield has the latest on Covid-19 in the country.

A jury is now considering whether a former carer of troubled boys sexually abused some of them or not.

Angry locals are holding a hīkoi in Māhia today to protest the latest Rocket Lab launch.

A review of the Security Intelligence Service was not fully independent and, because it was voluntary, controversial information could have been withheld, the Islamic Women's Council says.

The amount of time returning New Zealand citizens and residents will need to stay in the country to avoid paying managed isolation fees is set to increase.

Health officials say the person spent less than 10 minutes picking up a child and anyone at the kindergarten was at very low risk of infection.

Dilworth School has apologised to the victims of Ian Robert Wilson, who has been jailed for three years and seven months for indecently assaulting young boys.

The families of Wellington border workers and frontline health staff have begun receiving their Covid-19 vaccine jab.