New Zealand

Covid update Dec 27: 34 new cases

Hawke’s Bay DHB is set to reach 90 percent fully vaccinated in the coming days.

Festivals, concerts and gigs: What’s on in NZ this summer

While your dreams of sun-soaked moshing at R&V may be ruined because of Covid-19, that doesn't mean there aren't other places to have a good time…

Covid update: 126 new cases over the last two days

Sunday December 26

There have been 126 new cases of Covid-19 over the last two days. The Ministry of Health did not report new case numbers on…

Covid Dec 24: 62 new community cases, person dies in hospital

A person with Covid-19 has died at Auckland's North Shore hospital.

‘We're trying to make CVs irrelevant’: Rangatahi create new job app

It’s an age-old dilemma. You want a job but don’t have enough experience but you need a job to gain experience. 

It’s a problem that a group…

96 percent of rangatahi want innovation to be taught in schools

During the uncertain times of a pandemic, new problems can arise that demand new solutions.

Covid Dec 23: 56 new community cases

Thursday December 23

There are 56 new community cases of Covid-19 today.

Of these, 42 are in Auckland, 4 in Waikato, 6 in Bay of Plenty, 2 in…

Covid Dec 22: 56 new community cases, 6 Omicron cases

The total number of international arrivals infected with Omicron has increased to 28.

Lorde releases new music video after arriving home to NZ

To celebrate returning to NZ on time for Christmas, Lorde has released a new music video.

Covid-19: Govt introduces plan to minimise risk of Omicron

New measures are in place to keep Omicron out of the community for as long as possible.

Waitangi Tribunal finds Govt Covid response actively breached Treaty

“Māori were put at a disproportionate risk of being infected by Delta” than others, Tribunal found.

Covid update Dec 20: 69 new community cases

The country now has 22 Omicron cases.

Covid update Dec 19: There are 55 new cases today

Five further cases of the Omicron variant have been detected in MIQ.

Covid update 18 Dec: 39 cases today, 49 in hospital

There are four new cases of the Omicron variant isolating in MIQ.

How the Kellogg’s strike affects our Corn Flakes in NZ

From Corn Flakes, Nutri-Grain and Coco Pops, local supermarkets are filled with Kellogg’s products.

Aucklanders bought more sex toys than any other region this year

The Satisfyer Pro 2, aka the Harry Styles of sex toys, dominated for the third year in a row.

Covid: New Zealand is 90 percent fully vaccinated

New Zealand has just hit a Covid-19 milestone.

Covid-19: Vaccine for children could be available next year

Children between the ages of 5 and 11 could soon be eligible to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Covid update Dec 16: NZ's first Omicron case, 91 community Delta cases

A person in a Christchurch managed isolation facility is the country's first Omicron case. 

Covid update Dec 15: 74 cases, person dies in hospital

A person with Covid-19 has died at Tauranga Hospital.

‘It’s a fucking goat’: NZ’s top ten quotes of the year

Massey University has released the ten finalists for Quote of the Year, an annual competition ranking the funniest, most powerful, and memorable quotes of the year…

Covid update Dec 14: 80 new cases

Tuesday December 13

Today there are 80 new cases of Covid-19.

Of these cases, 51 are in Auckland, 21 in Waikato, 7 in Bay of Plenty, and 1…

Summer with Delta: How to stay safe

We asked an expert what to watch out for.

Covid vaccine update: Dec 12

December 12

Here's our latest graphics on how the Covid-19 vaccine rollout is going in New Zealand.

 

More stories:Seeing the ocean is enough to improve our mental health,…

  • 12 Dec 21

Covid update Dec 12: 103 new cases

Sunday December 12

Today there are 103 new cases in the community. 

There are two in Northland, 86 in Auckland, nine in Waikato, three in Bay of Plenty,…

  • 12 Dec 21

Covid update 11 Dec: 63 new cases, 60 people in hospital

89% of eligible population fully vaccinated.

Covid update 10 Dec: 95 new cases, 2 deaths

Friday 10 December

Today there are 95 new cases of Covid-19.

Of these, 75 are in Auckland, 11 in Waikato, 5 in Bay of Plenty, 2 in Canterbury,…

  • 10 Dec 21

9 gift ideas made in Aotearoa for your last-minute Christmas shopping

Christmas is just two weeks away, so for those who are stuck on last-minute gift ideas, we’ve put together a wishlist of things the Re: team…

New law makes it easier for gender diverse people to update the sex on their birth certificate

Previously people needed to prove to the Family Court they had irreversible medical treatment.

  • 09 Dec 21

Covid update 9 Dec: 103 new cases

Rapid antigen testing will be available for free from pharmacies across New Zealand

  • 09 Dec 21