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The success of a mobile app to contact trace Covid-19 cases depends on whether its users can trust their data will be protected, privacy and technology experts say.

Bremen is the last of Germany's 16 states to require using face masks on public transport.

At least 300,000 people in Africa will likely die from the Covid-19 pandemic, and 30 million will be pushed into poverty, the UN says.

A list of 10 infrastructure projects, including the Convention Centre, and the Omaroro Reservoir, have been submitted as "shovel-ready" projects to the government.

Rain last night and more forecast today in Northland is desperately needed, while the south gets a wintry blast.

In a word, Nicole van der Kaay's lockdown training regime is going swimmingly, writes Clay Wilson. Video

Australia has announced assistance to Fiji's relief efforts after Cyclone Harold moved across Kadavu.

New Zealand's largest export industry has taken a massive hit from the Covid-19 crisis, but some high-end tourism companies are now looking at a market closer to home in order to keep the doors open.

A Whangamatā man says out-of-towners have been using the cover of darkness during lockdown to sneak into the beachside resort for the Easter break.

Nick Bollinger reviews an epic lament from Bob Dylan, a set of nature-inspired electronica from British dance producer Four Tet; and and a reflection on the times from local bluesman Darren Watson.

Authorities are searching for Maeve Kennedy McKean, 41 - granddaughter of assassinated presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy - and her young son.

The Marlborough District Council will press ahead with this year's annual plan process - often dubbed a financial "lolly scramble" for community groups.

Property owners looking after aged family members will still get a free water allowance when water meters are rolled in Marlborough next year.

Community facilities in Marlborough could get a $1.2 million boost to tackle shortfalls triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.

New Zealanders stuck in Ghana, Guatemala and Chile are among many trying to get home, and in many cases have no idea if and when they will be allowed to board, trapping them in transit limbo.

A recommendation has been made to grant a water conservation order for the Te Waikoropupū Springs and the associated Arthur Marble Aquifer in Golden Bay.

The country's Catholic churches are being asked to limit contact during services to reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19.

Opinion -The events of 15 March 2019 undeniably changed NZ. After a year, it is timely to reflect on what has come out of the senseless and tragic deaths of 51 Muslims, writes Pakeeza Rasheed.