Full video: Ashley Bloomfield gives update on New Zealand’s Covid-19 situation

Two police officers bitten by dog in Rotorua, one requiring surgery

Police were making an arrest in the Bay of Plenty last night when they were attacked by a dog.

Three injured, one critically, in separate overnight Auckland incidents

Police are investigating two unrelated incidents in Gulf Harbour and Glen Innes, with one person in a critical condition and two others seriously hurt.

Council rethinks controversial coastline access ban

The council’s initial proposal, which was heavily opposed, was to temporarily restrict all access to a paper road in Cape Palliser for three years to allow the land to regenerate.

'Misery for homeowners': expert warns against Luxon's building sector plans

A building insurance expert says the government's plans to shake up the building and construction sector will lead to more homeowners footing large bills for shonky building.