Dr Michelle Dickinson says being able to explain what a virus is is important.
Monica Joyce has declared war on introduced species threatening native wildlife.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined a three-stage plan starting with containment of Covid-19.
Rocket Lab has nabbed a lucrative NASA contract to send a satellite into lunar orbit in 2021.
The New Zealand Aged Care Association is concerned over lack of communication from DHBs and the Ministry of Health.
Jamieson's stocks have continued to rise after impressing against India.
NZ's abortion reform advances past its second reading, while the coronavirus causes concern for the economy and the elderly,
Vunipola will miss the final two Six Nations Tests after heading through Hong Kong while returning from Tonga.
The crash happened between State Highway 26 and Paeroa-Tahuna Road.
Xavier Coates learned the hard way to always keep one eye open at the club.
Joining the gold medallist duo are fellow Rio medallists Alex Maloney, Molly Meech and Sam Meech.
The Government has already floated the idea of a provisional tax holiday for businesses. But the National leader said today he wants more.
Former Tall Fern Chanel Pompallier has been appointed an assistant coach on Dan Shamir's staff for next season.
The Abortion Legislation Bill passed its second reading last night 81 votes to 39.
The man had interim name suppression but that was today lifted at the High Court in Tauranga.
1 NEWS can confirm Thomas Michael Daly was cleared by Balinese police four days after he was arrested in Indonesia.
Jiaxin Finance, it's owner and his mother were fined and convicted in the Auckland High Court.
Family members at two Auckland schools are also self-isolating, but aren't showing any symptoms, the Ministry of Health says.
Foodstuffs, which owns Pak'nSave and New World, says customers stockpiling products is causing unnecessary strain on the stores.
The decision comes as Korea grapples with a Covid-19 outbreak and New Zealand announced its second case.
The young Auckland family is now $25.1 million richer.
The airline says it will make contact with all other passengers on the flights.
In June 2017, Victory II sunk off the coast of Kaikōura carrying over five times its maximum capacity.
The search for a new principal is over for the Banks Peninsula school.
The former Football Fern joins Chris Chang and the panel to discuss the Algarve Cup in Portugal, history-making players, and NZ’s World Cup bid.
Ex-Ireland captain Rory Best believes the Kiwi is the perfect candidate for England.
The Black Caps quick will return in the Chappell-Hadlee ODI series across the ditch.
Police say a sledgehammer was used in the robbery of Kiwibank on February 20.
A 46-year-old man will appear in court on Friday over the February 28 incident.
The pathologist said "starvation and ... blood loss would have caused severe discomfort," in Whero.
The move's been labelled as being “based on the Cold War mentality".
NZ's coach says his side have drawn a line under their 3-0 defeat.
1 NEWS’ Barbara Dreaver presents news from around the Pacific, and this week’s funny social media videos.
Taranaki Whānui says the move to stop the practise of the hongi is not a permanent one.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in place across the region until 7pm.
Today councillors argued why and how the increase was necessary.
A 19-year-old man is being spoken to by police. He's been charged on an unrelated matter.
The South Island walk will reopen on March 12.
Kemba Walker's stray effort for Boston will have one fan rethinking his courtside seats.
The Chiefs' star fullback is given his All Blacks rest week as his teammates travel to Sydney.
It's a move the nuns didn't want to make, after a large statue of Jesus was stolen last year.
The officials are involved in a World Baseball Softball Confederation tournament in Palmerston North.
The All Blacks winger will potentially move into midfield with David Havili and Braydon Ennor both rested.
Matt Hodgkinson was returning home from work when he noticed smoke billowing out of his neighbour's home.
The group of 15 Italians arrived in Auckland Monday morning, the majority from Covid-19 stricken northern Italy.
The size, speed and charisma sets these lizards apart.
A law could give power to the Racing Minister to transfer club land if racing codes and local memberships can’t come to an agreement.
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders were the two leading contenders going into the day that voters in multiple states have their say.
Depending on the Government's response, pay and leave issues “could be very difficult”, one law firm partner said.
A legendary B-52 bomber is making a special appearance for the first time in NZ, but it won't touch down.
A man is wanted over the Monday night incident.
Find out who has been crowned the winner of this year's Baking Association Great NZ Hot Cross Bun award.
Lisa Allpress became the first female jockey to win on Saudi soil last week.
Health authorities say the family has done everything right and worry that such attacks will lead people to hide any illness that might be Covid-19.
Kim Steffert is referred to “as the village Queen” by her nominator.
