Lockdown continues for Auckland and Waikato, but Northland is set to move to level 2 soon. A vaccine target will be announced that could see restrictions loosen.

Nearly four hours later shots were fired in the suburb of Naenae. Police are investigating whether the incidents are linked.

Emergency services have extinguished the central city blaze, which saw detours put in place and nearby buildings evacuated.

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After being released by the Warriors, the veteran of 108 NRL games has signed a two-year deal with an English Super League club.

The convicted killer of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart wanted to help his lawyers prepare for the case.

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The 28-year-old has been charged with failing to comply with the Covid-19 response.

Public health teams advised Cabinet a 'circuit breaker' lockdown is not required for embattled Auckland, but experts say otherwise.

Bruises and cuts on girl, 9, had been covered by face paint for her flight to Christchurch.

If all goes to plan, the new fields will be used by Selwyn's football and hockey clubs during next year's winter sports season.

All the easy people have been done — now the hard work begins, say Māori health experts, calling for another national vaccination day to follow up on Super Saturday.

This year has been a 'test of resilience' for Wellington Hospitality Award winners and the wider industry.

Finn Caske has been recognised for his efforts in umpiring and administration.

The sharemarket slipped on expectations that interest rates are going to rise further over the next 12 to 18 months.

RetailNZ says Aucklanders should expect shopping to be different when lockdown is finally lifted.

Cabinet will consider the system, to replace the alert level system when New Zealand reaches higher vaccination levels, and announce its details in the coming week.

The landlord of an Auckland home at the centre of a police investigation over a wild lockdown party is dismayed over the illegal gathering.