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'It's the day that we can walk out as normal people'
The 157 people quarantined at the Whangaparāoa navy base finally walked free today - after two weeks living in campervans north of Auckland. Video
Quarantine at naval base ends for first group of evacuees
More than 150 people quarantined at an Auckland naval base will leave today, two weeks after being evacuated from the coronavirus epicentre of Wuhan in central China.
Coronavirus: People struggle to find places to self-quarantine
The government has asked those who have arrived from mainland China to stay in self-quarantine for two weeks, but some say they have nowhere to go. Audio
Coronavirus: New Zealand's evacuees settle in to life in quarantine
It's the sixth day of quarantine at a Defence Force training base in Whangaparāoa for people evacuated from Wuhan.
People still in Wuhan urge further government intervention
As dozens of evacuees flown back from China to Auckland start their 14-day quarantine at Whangaparāoa, others decided not to leave China or were not eligible.
Treatment of Wuhan evacuees 'kind and nice'
New Zealanders who have been evacuated from Wuhan say they are grateful for the help they are receiving from the government and each other.
Wuhan evacuation: 'We're not sure where we're going to be sent to'
New Zealanders stuck in the wider Hubei province are appealing for more information on how they get to the city of Wuhan - the departure point for the planned evacuation.
Auckland mum 'really worried' for daughter stuck in virus-hit Wuhan
An Auckland woman whose daughter is stuck in Wuhan says the New Zealand government needs to act fast if it decides to evacuate its citizens and residents.
Wuhan coronavirus: 'The Chinese community is very panicked'
Many Chinese New Zealanders are saying clearer advice is needed from authorities as the death toll from the Wuhan coronavirus now reaches 26, with more than 800 infected in China.
Specialists urge caution over Wuhan coronavirus
New Zealand needs to be thinking hard about its toolkit to tackle the deadly coronavirus that has so far taken nine lives, an outbreak specialist says.
'Stop and think': Tips to go waste-free in 2020
Coming out of the holiday season, there'll be lots of by-products like packaging, wrapping paper, and leftovers that just expand on waste.
'Elements of rotting meat, sewage': Plant's smell fails to deter sightseers
A rare stinky flower that is blooming at the Wintergarden in the Auckland Domain has drawn a crowd.
Ecocept recycled plastic waste sports turf a winner for Sikh temple
An Auckland company is breathing new life into plastic waste that would otherwise be destined for landfill - turning it into a base for sports fields.
Food parcel distributions extended to meet growing demand
The Auckland City Mission has begun giving out this year's food parcels and presents to help thousands of struggling families have an enjoyable Christmas. Audio
'No notice at all': Maternity closure blindsides expectant mums
Mothers-to-be in a Bay of Plenty town say it's unfair to close their only birthing centre at short notice.
Aucklanders donate to help Samoa measles aid workers
A Samoan businesswoman in Auckland has taken action to help out health workers grappling with a serious measles outbreak back home that has killed at least 32 people.
Tauranga fatal police shooting: Ministry was supporting family
The family involved in a fatal police shooting in Tauranga were getting support from the Ministry of Education before the tragic events unfolded, a local school says.
Auckland cheque scam targets car sellers via Facebook account
An Auckland man believes banks need to do a lot more to stop people falling for ATM cheque deposit scams.
Multiple assaults on women put North Shore residents on alert
Residents on Auckland's North Shore have been left shaken after a series of assaults on young women along walkways.
SkyCity fire: Firefighters reported falling asleep on ladders
Firefighters surveyed by their union say they weren't given proper breaks and had inadequate training to cope with the SkyCity convention centre fire in Auckland last month.
Melbourne Cup protesters: 'We want people to think about what's happening'
An animal welfare group is protesting in central Auckland against horse racing today as the Melbourne Cup race kicked off this afternoon.
Sikh temple to cough up $100k for breaching employment laws
Harpreet and Jaswinder Singh were promised accommodation, meals, medical expenses and pay - but for half a year's work they got about $3000 between them.
Tītīrangi chook round up: 'We ensure all animals go to forever homes'
Chickens that are iconic to a west Auckland suburb are being rounded up and taken to new homes out of health and safety concerns. Video
Auckland city businesses discuss pedestrian-friendly trial
A section of a busy street in Auckland city centre has been transformed to be more pedestrian-friendly.
NZ parent visa rules 'impossible' for some in China's one-child generation
Members of the Chinese community say new requirements in the parent visa category will be especially hard for people from China, where a one-child policy lasted for decades.