Why is Queenstown well above the national Covid-19 infection rate?
The tourist capital has been hit hard and the number of positive tests is climbing while the rest of the country seems to be levelling off. Paul Taylor reports.
The tourist capital has been hit hard and the number of positive tests is climbing while the rest of the country seems to be levelling off. Paul Taylor reports. Keep Reading
Almost two-thirds of NZers are willing to have lockdown extended so COVID-19 can be eradicated, a new survey has found. Keep Reading
Schools have been told to prepare to reopen for some but not all of their students on April 29 - but principals are still uncertain what reopening will l Keep Reading
The accommodation will be available for up to three months at four motels across the region. Keep Reading
"The lending criteria is the same, if not worse, than what it was before COVID." Keep Reading
"You just have to be careful jumping over the electric fence." Keep Reading
Almost two-thirds of Kiwis are willing to have the lockdown extended so Covid-19 can be eradicated, a new survey has found. Keep Reading
People with respiratory symptoms are now being accepted for walk-in testing at the War Memorial Theatre Assessment Centre in Gisborne. As testings continue... Keep Reading
Among other news, another 18 cases of Covid-19 were revealed - the lowest daily number in three weeks. Keep Reading
The country's arts development agency is pulling together a $16 million emergency response package by re-allocating its current funding. Keep Reading
Articulate, calm, compassionate, purposeful, open, bold, decisive, self-deprecating. That head-long dive into the Thesaurus of laudatory terms is often followed with glowing expressions such as “st… Keep Reading
Doctors suspect coronavirus, but the 80-year-old is too frail to test. Keep Reading
There are 18 new confirmed and probable cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today, and no further deaths. Keep Reading
The nature of this coronavirus means that we need to steel ourselves for more tough news in the coming weeks. That should only firm our resolve, writes Siouxsie Wiles. Illustrations by Toby Morris. The Spinoff’s coverage of the Covid-19 crisis is only possible because of the support of member Keep Reading
Police and the Aviation Security Service are teaming up to ensure compliance with the COVID-19 lockdown and provide community... Keep Reading
Conservation, MetService, and GNS staff trapped on a remote island north of Auckland were whisked back in time for the lockdown. Follow RNZ's live blog for the latest. Keep Reading
The company's chief executive Chris Wilesmith says that online orders only deliver a small fraction of its pre-lockdown revenue. Keep Reading
Nearly 500 motel units - specifically made available for the homeless - are already filled, each of which can house one person or a family. Keep Reading
For many churches, celebrating Easter this year will look different, but technology is helping congregations stay connected and even grow. Keep Reading
Ngāti Kahungunu iwi are delivering more than 30,000 easter eggs this weekend to help lift the spirits of whānau in lockdown over this Easter period. Keep Reading
How is Covid-19 spreading within the country? Newsroom is collating information as it's available to paint a picture of what's happening. Keep Reading
How is Covid-19 spreading within the country? Newsroom is collating information as it's available to paint a picture of what's happening. Keep Reading
For some banks, about 10 per cent of their home loan customers have asked for relief. Keep Reading
They aren't just working together, they're living together. Keep Reading
Articulate, calm, compassionate, purposeful, open, bold, decisive, self-deprecating. That head-long dive into the Thesaurus of laudatory terms is often followed with glowing expressions such as “st… Keep Reading