Pasifika Editor, NZ Herald
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Live: 103 cases; new Chch, Ōpōtiki, Akl care home worker infections
There has been a steady decline in new case numbers in recent days.
Live: Day one in traffic light system 'a step into the unknown'
The traffic light system is all go, officially, today.
Live: Aucklanders eyeing retail therapy; Xmas border rules being developed
Aucklanders will find out at 4pm if an alert level 3 step 2 phase will go ahead.
Auckland takeaways identified as location of interest seven times
Health officials have been releasing a steady stream of locations over the last few days.
Fully vaccinated police officer tests positive after helping woman; 44 new cases
Police are reviewing just how much PPE gear the officers were wearing.
Auckland Covid cases - move to level 2 would 'add fuel to the fire', says modeller
Chris Hipkins: 'We've still got to hold our nerve here'.
12 Covid cases, testing staff doorknocking in key suburbs
Today marks the 40th day of Auckland's lockdown.
23 Covid cases revealed as Auckland enjoys first day of level 3
Twenty two of today's cases are linked to the rest of the outbreak.
14 new Covid cases; 'unexpected' wastewater test result
More details about the new virtual MIQ booking system revealed.
NZ-wide emergency: Power failure affects thousands; public left puzzled and angry
Thousands of homes left without heating in the depths of winter overnight.
Live: Anxious Covid wait for Tauranga port workers; no new community cases today
More details are expected about a Covid outbreak on a container ship off Tauranga.
Covid traces in Taranaki wastewater likely Delta variant
Three new historical cases reported in MIQ today.
Covid update: 21 Kiwis visited Aussie exposure sites
Public health officials continue to monitor the situation in Australia.
Latest: 21 cases of Covid at the border - 5 in MIQ and 16 mariners
Sixteen of 18 crew members on the Spanish-flagged Playa Zahara are infected.
Covid-19: 18 cases detected at NZ border - including 13 on fishing vessel
Testing continues on board another ship with mariners experiencing flu-like symptoms.
Seven Covid cases in MIQ, one Wgtn contact remains untested
Seven new cases to report today in MIQ.
One new Covid case in MIQ, 1 historical case, none in community
Health officials are expected to continue a travel bubble pause with Victoria.
One new Covid case in MIQ, NZ-Victoria travel bubble pause may be extended
More Covid positive cases in Melbourne have been reported in the city overnight.
One new MIQ Covid case, 'missing link' in Sydney community outbreak
The wife of infected Sydney man in his 50s has also tested positive for Covid.
11 new Covid-19 cases in MIQ - 10 from same flight
All new cases tested positive on arrival into New Zealand.
Monster earthquakes: 'I thought it was an evil spirit'
The first of three massive quakes struck in the dead of night - about 2.30am.
Covid 19: Here are the rules of alert level 3 and 2 lockdown
Auckland is now in alert level 3, while the rest of New Zealand is in alert level 2.
'I was dumbfounded': 10-hour wait for Covid test in searing heat
"It was 7.12pm when I got my test and I'd say there were about 40 cars behind me."
No Covid cases today - four days with no new infection in community
There are four people still in hospital with Covid-19.
Wild Wednesday: Strong winds, chance of tornadoes - but the dams are filling
Strong winds are expected in the region today, with Rangitoto ferry sailings cancelled.
Butcher's death after lockdown struggles: Family's plea to PM to lift funeral rule
Family members of a young butcher who died suddenly are pleading to attend his funeral.
Search for missing diver near Hen and Chicken Islands now recovery effort
A recovery effort is underway for a diver missing near Hen and Chicken Islands.
Woman whose house tested positive for meth ordered to pay up despite not being at fault
Tenancy Tribunal says she must pay $659 to landlord for checks on home and cleaning.
Temperatures set to soar as heatwave hits New Zealand
Some parts of the country set to reach in excess of 30C and to continue until Thursday.
Meghan's fashion nod to NZ matched with bargain outfit steals show
The Duchess of Sussex wore a Karen Walker Banks trench coat when she touched down today.
Teen homicide victim loved to sing and perform kapa haka
Demetrius Pairama's body was found at a house in Mangere, South Auckland, on Sunday.
Life after Gita: Aid worker talks about Tonga's resilience
A Kiwi aid worker talks about life in Tonga after Gita - and how resilient the people are.
Boy chases off would-be bike thief
Quintin Packer, 12, wasn't afraid to stand up to a man trying to steal his new bike.
Wairongoa 'Magoo' Renata remembered as selfless man
Wairongoa "Magoo'' Renata is being hailed a humble hero who loved his whanau, community.
Puhoi to Warkworth motorway progressing well
The Puhoi to Warkworth motorway project started last November.
Fans turn out to welcome Team NZ
Huge applause welcomed Peter Burling as he walked into arrivals at Auckland Airport.
New Year's Eve crash chaos on SH1
There is chaos on the roads with multiple crashes on SH1 in Waipu, south of Whangarei.
Spiderwoman foils crime in Kaitaia
Police have hailed a woman who went shopping dressed as a superhero as a real-life hero.
Racist remark riles campers
Group flooded out at Waipu told 'this is not India' when they asked security officer for help.
'Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot'
Pack the sunscreen and hat, it's going to be another hot day across the country.
'Car tried to ram me off the road'
A terrified motorist says he was chased at high speed by an unknown vehicle and repeatedly rammed in an attempt to shunt him off the road.