November 12 2020
Kia Ora, Aotearoa!

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Coronavirus

Live: Workers in downtown Auckland asked to work from home on Friday

Government says it won't make decision about alert levels until Friday, after announcing Covid-positive shop assistant tried to call in sick but went to work in CBD after talking to manager.

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Coronavirus

Three in group who dined at Wellington restaurant, two test positive

Anyone who visited Little Penang restaurant between 1pm and 4pm on Friday should have a test if they feel symptomatic.

4:43pm
Coronavirus

MIQ guests mingled with tenants of apartment linked to Covid-19 case

Residents of two buildings mingled after fire alarm, but authorities say it's not likely a source of infection for a new community case.

27m ago
Business

ASB lifts investor deposit requirement

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Americas

Trump lawyers suffer embarrassing rebukes from judges over voter fraud claims

Canterbury

Dog put down after biting toddler in Christchurch

53m ago
Rugby

All Black Joe Moody reveals tough road back after concussion

A sickening collision left All Blacks prop Joe Moody sprawled on the deck at Eden Park on August 18. The comeback is almost complete.

58m ago
Crime

Girl says private school teacher paid her for sex

A girl says she was just 13 when private school teacher Edwin Downing had sex with her across the road from her school.

4:25pm
Travel Troubles

Flight attendants film aircraft wings after problem on Air NZ flight

The flight from Auckland to Queenstown had to divert to Christchurch as a result of the engineering issue.

National

Two people arrested over Trelise Cooper raid

4:03pm
editors' picks
Quizzes

Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge

Cricket

Starc fury as captain declares with him nearing first century

Americas

Nasa's SpaceX astronauts gearing up for shuttle launch

Rugby

All Blacks welcome back Mo'unga, Moody in changes for Argentina

Film

Short film: watch Serving

Cricket

Bizarre stumping sparks cricket rules debate

perspectives
Crime

Appeal Court says police advice to drunk drivers not misleading

Thousands of drunk driving prosecutions around the country will now proceed after Appeal Court says drivers were not given the wrong advice

4:06pm
Crime

Drink-driver jailed for crash that killed Canterbury mum

Daryl Price has been jailed for more than five years after killing a mum of two while driving drunk and with methamphetamine and cannabis in his system.

National

Harley rider in funeral procession slid to his death on poorly maintained road

Pai Tapurau was in a convoy on a Waikato state highway when his back wheel lost traction on a smooth patch of tar-seal, a coroner rules.

Politics

Labour appoints new general secretary

Rob Salmond apologises for his role in 'Chinese-sounding names' fiasco as he takes on top role.

4:48pm
Technology

New MacBooks get Apple-made brains with in-house processors

Two laptops and a small desktop computer are the first new Apple PCs in more than a decade that aren't powered by chips from Intel.

4:36pm
America

'Make America Rake Again': Landscaping business featured in Trump conference capitalises on fame

Thanks to US President Donald Trump’s team, a small family-owned gardening firm has branched out into a new line of politically-themed merchandise.

4:14pm
Americas

Biden's chief of staff pick signals end of Trump-era chaos

In choosing Klain as chief of staff, the president-elect is sending a signal that he will seek to restore Washington’s traditional ways after the chaos of the Trump era.

Europe

Nude sculpture celebrates 'mother of feminism' Mary Wollstonecraft

Critics asked why male intellectuals and historical figures haven't been celebrated with nude statues.

Travel news

Cathay Pacific to resume flights between Auckland and Hong Kong

Two flights a week between Auckland and Hong Kong are currently scheduled.

Travel news

Auckland makes list of 'world's best cities' for 2021

The City of Sails is a "coveted hometown for risk-averse, isolationist tech billionaires and young talent", report says.

NZ Travel

Five of the best events coming up this weekend

Travel news

CNN's tip for most overtouristed world destination right now? The Chathams

Travel news

How the lessons of 2020 ultimately may make travel better

Business

PM continues business drive with visit to Auckland SME hub

Jacinda Ardern is visiting small businesses on Auckland's North Shore.

Business

Fitness company on expansion path

ACC investment gives Les Mills International a turbo-boost.

4:29pm
Business

Sanford profit slumps 46pc

Sanford is holding onto its cash instead of paying a final dividend, citing uncertainty about the impact of Covid-19.

Business

Air NZ appoints new chief financial officer

Former Metlifecare CFO Richard Thomson will replace Jeff McDowall.

Prosper

Being brilliant on the basics is a great way to build a successful business

OPINION: Mike Kidd and Fortified Homes are a reminder that getting the little things right can go a long way in boosting your business.

Prosper

The silky smooth feeling of success for this soap maker

It started as a side-hustle and developed into a business able to boost itself during Covid.

Business

Just over a third of SMEs expect lower revenue over Christmas 2020

Prosper

Covid-19 opened new doors for small businesses

Prosper

Do you have a good business idea? These steps may guide you on your path

Climate Change

Rude shocks ahead on climate targets

Climate change minister says other countries' emissions pledges are more ambitious than ours, hinting at tougher targets being necessary to fulfil the Government's commitments.

6m ago
Climate Change

Napier flooding a taste of what's to come from climate change

Expert says the volume of water dumped on Napier was partly thanks to the slight increase in global temperature, and foreshadows what is ahead.

Climate Change

The green tech that can cut greenhouse gas across the world

Pou Tiaki

Kaupapa Māori, plain language - district courts set for shake-up

Chief Judge Heemi Taumaunu says new model 'right thing to do' in nation's biggest court.

Politics

Māori Party applies for recount in two electorates

Party president Che Wilson says party does not dispute final results but wants to highlight 'prejudice'.

Pou Tiaki

Prince Philip's 1954 comments on Māori 'blunt, but insightful'

After Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visited New Zealand in 1953 and 1954, the prince made some blunt comments about New Zealand’s relationship with Māori.

Waikato

Man's journey back to the mean streets, this time with a helping hand

Thirty years ago a Hamilton boy was told he'd never amount to anything. Now he's back offering scholarships for kids in the same deprived suburb.

Sport

Auckland Tuatara withdraw from ABL due to Covid-19 induced challenges

'Too big a risk to our ongoing survival': Tuatara take season off due to Covid-19 induced challenges.

14m ago
Rugby

NZ Māori to face Tana Umaga-coached Moana Pasifika in Hamilton next month

End of season match to thank Māori and Pasifika communities, with an eye to a potential Super Rugby entry.

3:50pm
Cricket

Devon Conway, Will Young look to impress for New Zealand A against West Indies

4:32pm
Rugby

Last call for the Bus: Julian Savea returns to 12 for Wellington in playoff bid

Rugby

Mitre 10 Cup: What teams need in incredibly tight final round

Cricket

Will Pucovski could partner David Warner as a new wave of potential stars named

3:49pm
Real Estate

Auckland median house price tops $1m

Real Estate Institute data shows expectations of a post-Covid slowdown were misplaced.

NZ House Garden

A peek inside Kiwi's dream house in Mexico

A Mexican surfing trip turned into the nine-month renovation of an idyllic hacienda for this stylish New Zealander.

Homed

5 flowers nana loved that are now trending

Homed

How one couple created a fernery in all its finery

Well & Good

Ex-ballerina with Alzheimer's dances Swan Lake

Bravo

Kate Middleton shares peek inside Kensington Palace home

Recipe

Here's a delicious Mexican twist to barbecued prawns

Fashion

There's no need to be scared of Liz Hurley's white jeans anymore

Food & Wine

How New Zealand's Indian foodies celebrate Diwali

Food & Wine

Butterscotch white chocolate peanut butter made in NZ

Well & Good

Singles Day: Why being single is actually great in 2020

Celebrities

Why Johnny Depp's dismissal from the Fantastic Beasts matters

Depp isn't the only person involved in the Fantastic Beasts franchise whose behaviour has been scrutinised. But it could have implications for his future career.

Bravo

Selena Gomez as gay mountaineer Silvia Vasquez-Lavado in new film

Selena Gomez will star as Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, the first openly gay woman to scale the highest point on every continent, in a new biopic from Mayans M.C. co-creator Elgin James.

Bravo

Scarlett Johansson sporting new wedding ring

Music

Stan Walker, Troy Kingi, Sons of Zion, Ladi 6 line up for free Auckland gig

Film

New rom-com mocked over awful Irish accents

TV and Radio

'Emotional' Whakaari/White Island doco a year on from tragedy

Climate Change

This is BMW's new all-electric flagship SUV

BMW has revealed its brand new flagship, a hulking electric SUV.

KEA Kids News

Fish and chip packet saved rare tram from the dump

One of only two working steam trams in the world was destined for destruction, until a scrap merchant couldn’t bring himself to cut it up.

KEA Kids News

Simple throat swabs saving kids from lifetime of health problems

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