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People walk on the beach in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo: AP)

COVID lockdown to be lifted across New Zealand, except Auckland

The nation has been battling an outbreak of the delta variant of the coronavirus since last month

06 Sep 2021 2:52 PM

A woman died from myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle wall, following her Pfizer vaccination. (Photo: Bloomberg)

New Zealand reports first death linked to Pfizer vaccine

The case has been referred to the coroner and the cause of death has not yet been determined

30 Aug 2021 11:32 AM

While arrivals from India had triggered the risk assessment, Prime Minister Ardern said the Government would be looking at risks posed by other COVID-19 hotspot countries. (Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald via AP)

New Zealand temporarily suspends entry of travellers from India amid COVID-19 surge

The travel restriction comes after New Zealand recorded 23 new COVID-19 cases in managed isolation on Thursday, of which 17 came from India

08 Apr 2021 11:25 AM

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said that New Zealand has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong. (AP Photo)

New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty over Chinese security law

Australia, Canada and the UK suspended extradition treaties with Hong Kong earlier this month

28 Jul 2020 1:48 PM

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had warned that new cases may come up in the future as New Zealanders return home. (AFP Photo)

New Zealand confirms two new cases ending coronavirus free run

The two new cases were women aged in their 30s and 40s who visited a dying parent in Wellington, the director general of health said

16 Jun 2020 3:22 PM

Some 4,000 New Zealand protesters demonstrate against the killing of Minneapolis man George Floyd in a Black Lives Matter protest in Auckland. (AFP)

US anti-racism protests stretch to distant New Zealand

The rallies were peaceful in contrast to the days of violent protests in the US

01 Jun 2020 12:20 PM

This image provided by Stuff, shows CEO Sinead Boucher in Auckland, New Zealand Nov. 28, 2019. Stuff, one of New Zealand's largest media organizations has been sold for a single dollar to the chief executive, Sinead Boucher in a management buyout that would be completed by the end of the month. (AP Photo)

New Zealand's largest media company being sold for just $1 to its CEO

Stuff faced financial challenges before the coronavirus pandemic struck and has since seen advertising revenues plunge

25 May 2020 10:23 AM

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, right, walks with deputy prime minister Winston Peters to the house for the budget delivery speech at Parliament in Wellington. (AP)

New Zealand plans spending spree to counter virus job losses

New Zealand finance minister unveils new budget on the same day the nation lifted most of its lockdown restrictions

14 May 2020 11:00 AM

Ross Taylor celebrates his century against West Indies in Hamilton. DC File Photo

Sir Richard Hadlee Medal yet again for Ross Taylor

Besides playing a key role in NZ’s run at the World Cup, Taylor also completed 100 internationals in all three formats

01 May 2020 8:28 AM

New Zealand's Tom Latham celebrates after scoring a century in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington, New Zealand. AP Photo

Latham, Southee feature in NZ Cricket's virtual awards

Tim and Tom broke the monopoly of Boult, Wagner, Williamson and Taylor who won these awards over the last 5-6 seasons

29 Apr 2020 10:07 AM

No decision on T20 World Cup before July: NZC chief David White

At its meeting today, ICC will discuss contingency plans for the tournament in Australia and ways of restarting the sport

23 Apr 2020 12:04 PM

New Zealand played their last game against Australia at an empty Sydney Cricket Ground and the rivals captains Aaron Finch (L) and Kane Williamson did fist and elbow bumps. DC File Photo

No cricket for New Zealand at least until July end

New Zealand had completed most of its summer domestic program before the viral outbreak hit

03 Apr 2020 11:47 AM

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. (AP)

New Zealand declares emergency

The country currently has 205 reported cases of the virus

25 Mar 2020 11:58 AM

Former New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum. AFP Photo

My fallout with Taylor is a bad stain on New Zealand cricket: McCullum

When McCullum was the captain of the New Zealand U-19 team, Ross Taylor was his deputy and they got along very well

22 Mar 2020 7:20 PM

International Cricket Council CEO Manu Sawhney. DC Photo

Lesson learnt: Women's ODI World Cup to have reserve day for semi-finals and final

England were forced to make an exit from the T20 Women's World Cup after their semifinal was washed out resulting in India qualifying

11 Mar 2020 12:58 PM

The man who racially abused England bowler Jofra Archer during a Test against the Black Caps was banned on Tuesday from international and domestic matches in New Zealand for two years. (Photo:AFP)

Jofra Archer's abuser banned for two years in New Zealand

Archer was targeted by racial abuse on the final day of the first Test between England and New Zealand in November.

14 Jan 2020 11:32 AM

New Zealand have turned to Will Somerville for his experience of playing in Sydney as they look to avoid a whitewash in the third and final Test against Australia. (Photo:AFP)

Ailing New Zealand call up Sydney specialist for third Test

Off-spinner Somerville will replace injured pace bowler Trent Boult for the Test starting in Sydney on Friday.

30 Dec 2019 12:25 PM

Auckland Classic organisers suffered a major setback to their tournament lineup on Tuesday with US Open champion Bianca Andreescu withdrawing due to 'knee issues'. (Photo:Instagram)

Bianca Andreescu out of New Zealand Open due to 'knee issues'

The Canadian teenager had been the top seed for the Jan. 6-12 tournament.

24 Dec 2019 11:55 AM

The death toll from New Zealand's White Island volcanic eruption earlier this month has risen to 19, the police said on Monday. (Photo: File)

New Zealand volcanic eruption: Death toll rises to 19

White Island, a volcanic island, is a famous tourist attraction which people can explore by boat or helicopter.

23 Dec 2019 12:53 PM

Divers searched seas around New Zealand's volatile White Island Saturday for two people still missing five days after the volcano erupted, amid warnings it could do so again. (Photo: AFP)

Divers search for remaining bodies from New Zealand volcanic eruption

They were focusing on an area where a body was seen floating in the water earlier in the week.

14 Dec 2019 11:49 AM

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