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Genome sequencing of one of Christchurch's community Covid-19 cases shows the virus was passed on from within the managed isolation facility. Audio

The highest turnout in a century is expected as American voters choose between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

The British Government is considering a month-long lockdown across England in the hope that measures could be eased before Christmas.

The first positive cases of Covid-19 were confirmed among two US Army workers who arrived on the missile testing range in the Marshall Islands.

In July, Duncan Garner promised to go vegan for a year if Labour was able to govern alone at the election. Following a flood of messages from people looking to hold him to account, he's keeping his…

France extended curfews to around two thirds of its population today and Belgium's foreign minister was taken into intensive care with Covid-19, as the second wave of the pandemic surged across…

In today's sports news - Auckland bump Tasman from top of premiership table, challengers launch America's Cup boats and Warriors women sign off in style.

French police have raided the homes of government and health officials as part of an investigation into their handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

France has introduced curfews in major cities and other European nations are closing bars, restaurants schools and cancelling operations as authorities battle a second wave of Covid-19 infections.

Like winning the lotto - that's how a Lake Ōhau couple have described discovering their pets alive and well days after they were separated by fire.

New Zealand First is proposing to extend free basic dental care for 18 to 25-year-olds, Community Service Card holders, and SuperGold Card holders, if it is re-elected.

Counselling and support services for school and early childhood teachers costing nearly $9m will be rolled out, primarily in Auckland, the government says.

More than 500 people paid tribute to London police officer Matiu Ratana who was killed in the line of duty. When the minute's silence was up no one wanted to move. Audio

Health authorities have now identified 15 locations visited by a family of three when they may have been infectious with Covid-19. Audio

Traffic into the city over the Harbour Bridge is heavy as commuters face another day of congested routes and closed lanes.

Two more central lanes are expected to reopen later this week with work on a temporary fix set to start soon, but the Curran Street on-ramp will be closed until the bridge fully reopens. Video

A South Auckland School acted within minutes of finding out one of its pupils was positive for Covid-19, the principal says. Audio

The West Coast Regional Council now has all the details of how much co-funding the government wants from Coast communities, if it is to go ahead with approved 'shovel-ready' flood protection projects.

National is promising an extra $1.9 billion for education over four years, with a focus on learning support, teacher aides, and new special character schools. Video