New Zealand

More locations of interest identified in Northland

It comes after three locations were identified on Friday, connected to the region's cases.

Coronavirus Pandemic •

Locations of interest announced in Rotorua, Blenheim, Wellington

Marlborough •

Piha Beach goes without regular lifeguards over Covid fears

Coronavirus Pandemic •

NZ-made plastic alternative attracting huge interest overseas

Environment •

'Dust days' plague town on bank of NZ's most sediment-laden river

Climate Change •

World

Facebook's role in US Capitol riot being investigated

The social media company has been accused of a halting and inconsistent response to rising extremism in the US.

Jack russell Zuko rescued after being spotted off Florida coast

Animals •

NSW, Victoria record combined 2082 new cases, 11 deaths

Explainer: Where does Gabby Petito slaying probe go next?

Pfizer: Covid vaccine more than 90% effective in children

Sport

Aussies beat Proteas to open Super 12s at T20 World Cup

Marcus Stoinis came up clutch to help his side seal a five-wicket win.

Wallabies survive scare against Japan

Australia •

Buller’s ‘Dozer’ Beveridge becomes oldest Heartland player in a century

West Coast •

Taranaki, Manawatū players join for pre-match tribute haka for Sean Wainui

Taranaki •

European football leagues oppose biennial World Cup plan

Climate Change & COP26

'Dust days' plague town on bank of NZ's most sediment-laden river

Each year 35 million tonnes of soil flow out from the Waiapu River to the sea.

Climate Change •

More than 180 killed after heavy rains in India and Nepal

Natural Disasters •

Push for more green jobs ahead of climate summit

Climate Change •

Health problems tied to global warming on the rise - report

North America •

Flooding in Venice worsens amid climate change

UK And Europe •

Politics

Govt providing $800k injection into drug-checking services at festivals

Anyone attending events and festivals must also be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Politics •

Deadline for healthcare workers to be vaccinated changed

Politics •

Public consultation opens for Mental Health Act reform

Health •

Aucklanders in 'despair' over announcements, Judith Collins says

Coronavirus Pandemic •

Low income workers get boost to pay for food and emergencies in lockdown

Coronavirus Pandemic •

Entertainment

Baldwin didn't know weapon contained live round before set shooting

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed in the incident while director Joel Souza was injured.

Movies •

Kiwi soul singer Hollie Smith returns with new album

Music •

Alec Baldwin’s prop firearm kills woman on movie set - reports

North America •

Gal Gadot 'shocked by the way' director Joss Whedon spoke to her

Movies •

Yellow Wiggle Emma to leave group

Music •

Business

Kiwi shoppers told to plan for Christmas as shipping delays bite

Christmas is just 64 days away.

Business •

Business owners fume over lack of clarity in next steps of Covid plan

Business •

Aucklanders in 'despair' over announcements, Judith Collins says

Coronavirus Pandemic •

Auckland businesses get extra help as lockdown continues

Business •

NZ-UK free trade deal 'groundbreaking' for Māori - iwi exporter

Maori Issues •

Environment

NZ-made plastic alternative attracting huge interest overseas

Keravos was developed by Christchurch-based inventor Logan Williams using strong wool and corn starch.

Environment •

Push for more green jobs ahead of climate summit

Climate Change •

Global fossil fuel plans would overshoot climate goals - study

Environment •

William, Kate congratulate first Earthshot winners

Environment •

NZ commits $1.3 billion to combating climate change

Climate Change •