Stories by Liu Chen

Auckland's Mount Albert community is shocked and saddened by the death of Lena Zhang Harrap near Ōwairaka Domain.

The new plan from police to train up more officers for higher-risk situations is being described as a worrying step towards a fully armed force.

Auckland restaurants have been scrubbing down and stocking up as they get ready to reopen for business.

An Auckland single mum has to work two jobs to support her family after losing $200,000 to scammers posing as Chinese officials.

Not all Aucklanders are desperate to move to level 3, with some saying they would rather remain in level 4 until daily case numbers drop to single digits.

Neighbours of the LynnMall terrorist are shocked such a dangerous individual was living in their west Auckland street and question why the authorities allowed it.

People living near the New Lynn supermarket where a terrorist stabbed and injured seven people are feeling shocked, angry and sad about what happened.

An MIQ worker is calling for clarity around Covid-19 vaccines recognised in New Zealand after he was inoculated in China.

Providers say the delays are partly caused by capacity in the managed isolation and quarantine system. The prime minister admits the delays, but says capacity is not an issue.

An Auckland school principal says some families cannot get to testing centres because they do not have a car.

As Covid-19 cases rise, so do the number of places where Aucklanders may have been exposed to it. There are now more than 15,000 contacts and more than 400 locations of interest.

The tentacles of the latest Covid-19 outbreak are continuing to spread right across Auckland and beyond with more than 13,000 contacts and more than 300 locations of interest identified.

Auckland City Mission says requests for help doubled on the first day of lockdown and there is concern the Delta variant may spread among the health-compromised homeless.

Pressure is mounting on authorities to explain why flip-flopping health advice was given to workers who spent time on board the Rio de La Plata container ship.

Port of Tauranga workers are angry they were brought back to work after being in contact with a ship with Covid-19 infected crew members, Maritime Union says.

Youth care residences including one in Dunedin and another in Christchurch have been found to have kept residents for too long, which is having a significant impact on the safety and wellbeing on…

The horticulture and wine industries are delighted at the prospect of more RSE workers but want to know how many will be allowed in under new government measures. Audio

A three-day mass vaccination event wrapped up in South Auckland last night with more than 15,500 people given their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Audio

The mother of a five-year-old schoolgirl who died after being hit by a car says it felt like the end of the world was coming.

Less than a quarter of those sent initial invitations to the country's first mass Covid-19 vaccination event booked a slot.

Days after New Zealand joined its Western allies in firing a warning shot across China's bows, the trade minister says security and trade are separate issues.

A lack of awareness of disorders and limited knowledge of available services are among the key barriers for Asian New Zealanders seeking help for their mental health, a survey has found.

The first two return flights from NSW to Aotearoa today are bringing around 100 stranded New Zealanders home - and they will not be charged for their 14-day stays in MIQ.

Kiwis stranded in Australia are increasingly frustrated as returning flights are snapped up moments after going on sale. Bookings opened at 10am today for flights from tomorrow on Air New Zealand's…

A NZ Post worker in Christchurch says he had to take a day off work after a racist message appeared on his scanner.