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The Auckland Airport worker who has tested positive for Covid-19 cleans planes from 'red-zone countries', and had been fully vaccinated, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.

A US watchdog of state surveillance says the advisers that New Zealand police are bringing in have a lot to watch out for.

The government is being asked to consider appointing an independent person to review how counter-terrorism laws are operated in New Zealand.

Travel to or from New Zealand to commit a terrorist act, and planning or preparing for such an act, would become illegal under the proposed law.

Parliament's health select committee has raised concerns about the growth of syphilis in South Auckland and the need for extra funding for primary and sexual health services to stop its spread.

The SIS has adopted new terminology to describe threats and says the concern should be with violent extremists of varying ideologies, not be conflated with communities.

Far North District Council has failed to warn people about the dangers of Cable Bay following a drowning in 2018, a Coroner's report says.

Italy has entered a strict three-day lockdown to try to prevent a surge in Covid-19 cases over Easter.

Australian Olympic kayaker Nathan Baggaley and his younger brother have been found guilty of a failed plot to smuggle up to $200 million worth of cocaine into Australia.

A Minneapolis court has been shown new police bodycam footage of George Floyd pleading with officers during his arrest, saying: "I'm not a bad guy".

BBC's Beijing correspondent John Sudworth has left China and moved to Taiwan following pressure and threats from the Chinese authorities.

A Rahui will be placed on an area in Foveaux Strait following the discovery of a deadly parasite that could put the entire bluff oyster trade at risk.

Temporary restrictions are likely to be imposed on oyster harvesting in the area of Foveaux Strait where a deadly parasite has been found. Audio

Across the country, police are approaching innocent young people, photographing them, collecting their personal details and sending it all to a national database.

Unions in Fiji say it is hard to believe the Prime Minister only found out about the controversial draft Police Bill after public uproar.

The FFA says the surveillance of fisheries is providing protection for Pacific people, Samoa transport companies threatened with fines, Jamaica boosts ties with Pacific and more.

About 250 people who have already left managed isolation have been asked to isolate and get tested because of possible transmission within their hotel.

The minister responsible for the SIS has mounted a spirited defence of the agency, after its annual appearance at select committee.