Two years on, Professor Michael Baker said the country has had the lowest number of deaths caused by the virus in the OECD by far.
A survey by Smokefree NZ has found year 10 students who smoke cigarettes daily has dropped from around two per cent in 2019.
New Zealand beat the Philippines 88-63 in Manila on the back of strong games from Dion Prewster and Tom Vodanovich.
EU president Ursula von der Leyen says the aim is to "cripple Putin's ability to finance his war machine".
He was pushed right to the end during the St Petersburg Grand Prix.
The Prime Minister has been chased down, yelled at and there are signs up about her at Parliament.
More than 1400 homes along the Brisbane River are expected to be inundated, with more heavy rain forecast for the city.
The chess legend has been blowing the whistle on Russia's Vladimir Putin for years.
The about-face served as a potent example of just how fundamentally Russia’s war in Ukraine is reshaping Europe’s post-World War II security policy.
Captivating images by Associated Press photographers show everyday Ukrainians taking up arms as civilian soldiers to repel a Russian invasion.
An astronaut onboard the International Space Station took the picture.
The Silver Ferns great is working with NetFit to get Kiwis moving.
Police have slammed the "disgusting behaviour".
Steven Adams was supposed to be the one taking questions but his curiosity got the better of him.
The rock samples were taken from a vehicle parked outside a Mount Eden property.
"We want the abuse of our whenua ... our sacred sites to stop," Taranaki Whānui chairman Kara Puketapu-Dentice said.
The region’s top Surf Life Saving official is “disappointed” with the person’s behaviour which put others at risk.
There are 344 people in hospital with the virus.
The Ministry of Health says this shipment now brings the total supply of rapid antigen tests in the country to more than 22 million.
Most spoken with by 1News said they understood the pressure testing sites were under, but found it frustrating.
The scientists and technicians processing our PCR tests want to see changes in their industry.
Attorney-General Parker tweeted he tested positive over the weekend.
Brad Flutey was arrested on Saturday night for allegedly inciting violence among protesters and refusing to allow a photo and fingerprints to be taken.
Rivez Reihana and Cortez Ratima are the latest rising stars set to lead the Chiefs into the future.
The PM is speaking after her Cabinet meeting, as the Omicron outbreak continues to grow.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement from Parliament.
The Ministry of Health says the true number of cases linked to the protest is likely to be much higher.
TV, newspapers and news media sites are regulated, but most of the internet isn't.
After showing a sign saying "no war in Ukraine" in Beijing, skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych is now ready to defend his home.
More than a quarter of all residents in Victoria University's halls of residence have tested positive for Covid-19.
Jacinda Ardern has outlined new rules for returning New Zealanders amid the Omicron surge.
The Employment Court is considering whether those living at the West Coast commune of Gloriavale are workers or volunteers.
A group of experts says it's time restrictions eased.
Some KiwiSavers are already pulling investment out of Russian state-linked companies and government bonds.
Lawyer Anastasiya Gutorova says the money should be given to help rebuild Ukraine.
Police have also seized pipes and plywood sheets, that protesters were attempting to carry through the cordon.
Their mystery shoppers check out how much prices have gone up in a year.
The latest on the situation in Ukraine on day five of Russia's military advance.
The Leaegailesolo and Fata families are out thousands of dollars after a car painting job went wrong.
