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Labour unions are calling on the government to give residency to long-term migrant workers who now call New Zealand home.

About 50 pro-democracy lawmakers and activists have reportedly been arrested in Hong Kong under the controversial national security law.

The Coromandel community of Whitianga is gearing up to fight for the return of practical driving tests in the town.

Numerous governments across Asia used the cloak of coronavirus to implement laws, carry out arrests, or push through controversial schemes, activists say.

All travellers from the United Kingdom or the United States will need a negative test result for Covid-19 before departing for New Zealand, the government has confirmed today.

An illegal warehouse rave that began on New Year's Eve in France in defiance of coronavirus precautions has been shut down by police after arrests and clashes.

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a range of coronavirus restrictions, including mandatory masks in indoor settings.

The border closure between Victoria and New South Wales came into effect overnight, as the Covid-19 cluster linked to a Melbourne restaurant rises to 10.

Whānau of 17 men protesting at Waikeria Prison say they have come down from the rooftop of the "top jail".

US Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell is pushing the Senate to override Donald Trump's veto of a defence bill, in a rare challenge to the president three weeks before he exits the White House.

Analysis - The year 2020 was the most challenging year any New Zealand government has faced, Peter Wilson writes.

Data from the Ministry of Health shows 27 people refused Covid-19 tests in isolation facilities between the end of August and the first week of November.

Niueans could be able to travel to New Zealand without quarantine as soon as mid-January.

People on Rarotonga are being asked to conserve water with a dry spell showing no sign of ending.

The measures include a ban on indoor and outdoor gatherings, and a night curfew, until 15 January.

The government is being warned against introducing a pre-departure Covid-19 test for desperate Kiwis trying to get home from high-risk countries. Audio

New variants of Covid-19 has led the government to introduce a third test for people travelling from high risk countries.

An analysis of historical records by expert Gemma McGrath shows now-dwindling native dolphin species were abundant and ranged through much of NZ's waters until recently.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says New Year's Eve celebrations are being wound back to "avoid super spreading events".

New variants of Covid-19 has led the government to introduce a third test for people travelling from high risk countries like the United Kingdom and United States.

A widespread, temporary liquor ban has kicked in throughout the Gisborne area ahead of New Year's Eve.