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Covid: Calls grow for daily saliva testing, tougher border rules
'Other countries have been using [saliva testing] for months now,' health expert says.
Fortnightly email to remove barrier to kids asking for help
"It's easier to speak up on a digital platform than mustering the courage in person."
How businesses are bracing for 'huge' lockdown impacts
Small firms in retail and hospitality sectors expected to feel affects most.
Three major banks shut branches across Auckland
Which banks have branches open in Auckland under alert level 3?
Source of new Covid infections 'the big unknown' - epidemiologist
Infection through surfaces or objects is 'fairly unlikely', Professor Michael Baker says.
Wild weather: Heavy rain and wind force school closures and break powerlines
Heavy rain and strong winds created havoc this morning, with some schools closed.
The strict rules for Auckland construction workers returning to sites today
'Contingency plans in place for a change in levels' - Culum Manson
Level 3 lockdown checkpoints: Traffic gridlocked in south as police assess vehicles
Police are manning roadblocks around the region, with Mercer becoming a chokepoint.
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.
Small Business: How lockdown success launched an online cake shop
Mariska Schoeman explains how lockdown was catalyst to dive into business full-time.
Source of Covid cases key as to whether lockdown needed, say experts
The latest cases are of concern, but moreso if authorities can't track down the source.
Housing horrors: Auckland woman banned from showering, cooking
Concern threat of homelessness driving woman to suicidal thoughts.
Motorcyclist dies in Pakuranga Rd accident
Road remains closed after motorcyclist dies in Pakuranga crash.
'This year is going to be extra special': Splore in the time Covid
The secret is well and truly out for one of Aotearoa's most eclectic summer festivals.
'It's important to remember how fortunate we are': Sunshine and freedom at the America's Cup village
Sport in the sunshine draws crowds as Prada Cup finals get underway.
Outrageous Fortune iconic TV house to be bulldozed for seven townhouses at $700k each
Three of the seven Te Atatū houses to be built have already been sold.
Person in hospital after serious assault in Orewa park
Emergency services arrived at the scene of an assault at Victor Eaves Park at 1.30pm.
Motorcycle rider seriously hurt in crash north of Auckland
The motorcyclist was airlifted to Auckland hospital.
Are these 'ugly homes' the future of urban design?
It's cheap, rotten housing, said one neighbour.
What a weekend! Busy days ahead on water and off for Auckland
Prada Cup racing is back on in Auckland this weekend, but that's not all.
Hundreds of 'dependents' of America's Cup workers granted visas to NZ
'Priority at the border should be for returning Kiwis.'
Billionaire 'art-smuggler' refused NZ entry yet his yacht is here
Banker Jaime Botin tried to join yacht in Auckland on which he earlier smuggled a Picasso.
Crown witness: Abuse normal at former CYF worker's home
Crown witness alleges sexual abuse and drug use was common at Opetaia's home.
Eels found dead, people told to stay out of Manukau Harbour after chemical spill
Twenty tons of discharge, including water, were taken away overnight after the spill.
America's Cup: Holding next regatta overseas would be 'slap in the face'
Kiwis expect a successful Team NZ to defend the Cup in NZ.
Tearful protester, 18, removed from tree and arrested
The last protester trying to save a 120yo tree in Avondale has been removed and arrested.
Bad Manners: Dirt bike rider admits reckless stunt during Auckland invasion
Dozens of dirt bike riders were seen around Auckland over the long Waitangi Day weekend.
BOC to supply 'green' hydrogen to NZ Steel at Glenbrook
Move could pave the way for providing carbon-free, or "green" hydrogen for transport.
'Potential health risk': Penrose residents warned of chemical leak
Chemical considered low toxicity but can cause nasal irritation and headaches.
Elite Auckland golf club seeking to rezone land to avoid redevelopment
The change in zoning is also expected to save the club paying a hefty annual rates bill.
Samoan church taken off Charities Register after employees stole millions
Samoan church struck off the Charities Register after employees stole millions of dollars.
Entertainer pleads guilty on eve of prominent businessman's trial
A prominent rich-lister is due to stand trial alongside his business manager on Monday.