Friday fright, Saturday splendour: Downtown Auckland reopens after Covid scare
Concerts, expos and the circus - it's all on again in Auckland.
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The cost of Auckland CBD's one-day shut-down
Today's Covid-19 measures are expected to cost businesses millions of dollars.
'Hugely relieving': Auckland CBD is back in business
The latest case was another blow for the central city's embattled businesses.
'Very upset' Covid student slams officials, says she was never made to work while sick
The student says she was not ordered to work by her employer.
Of all the Airbnbs in all of Auckland, I picked the building with a Covid case
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New Covid case linked to Defence cluster; full list of sites visited
New Auckland case confirmed link to Defence cluster, Govt to make compulsory mask order.
Auckland store refutes Govt accusations over sick worker
"She did not call in sick or ask for leave," the employers say.
Covid-19: What we know about the Defence Force cluster
The latest Covid-19 case in Auckland has been linked to the Defence Force cluster.
Mt Roskill home invasion, triple shooting: Man charged with aggravated burglary
A group entered the property and fired a shotgun at three occupants, badly injuring them.
'Appalling': Former nurse lays complaint about testing station
The woman waited 90 minutes without being tested and has now booked in with her GP.
Hello Fresh fish poisoning: 'More cases are possible'
21 people ill from eating the spoilt fish; more likely given the nationwide distribution.
Māngere house fire: One person taken to hospital
The house was well-ablaze when Fire and Emergency New Zealand arrived.
Officials outside CBD apartments after residents fail to self-isolate
Residents seen coming and going on Friday morning said they hadn't been told to stay put.
Covid-infected student visited AUT University while infectious
The visit to the university took place on Tuesday.
Pilots want masks compulsory on planes immediately
Time for action now say pilots who worry about a move back to social distancing on planes.
Live: Infected student had been on campus
Authorities wait for more information on the new community case.
Experts call to move returnees outside major cities; officials say no
A specialist facility could reduce the risk of health and economic impacts, experts say.
Decision to go ahead with events 'not prudent', expert says
Organisers of events in Auckland last night said news of new case came too late to cancel.
Major Auckland event postponed due to latest Covid scare
The Korean festival was expected to attract 10,000 people.
Poisonous sea slugs: The deadly threat on our beaches
The sea slugs can kill - and they're no strangers to our shores.
Where are the masks? Bus passengers and drivers oblivious to outbreak threat
As Auckland goes into partial lockdown commuters decide against wearing masks.
Covid-19: Auckland University students told compassionate pass is available
All exams at Auckland University today will be online due to the latest Covid-19 scare.
Man arrested after woman stabbed in Māngere
A woman is in hospital after being stabbed in an incident in Māngere last night.
Editorial: Stadium debate cursed to go round in circles
Editorial: Auckland's lack of a major multi-stadium remains a blight on the city.
Funding cut a blow for NZ dementia prevention
Brain Research New Zealand is assessing its options after losing $5m funding a year.
CBD staff should work from home if they can, Covid case's movements revealed
The latest on the new Auckland Covid case revealed today.
'As basic as toilet paper': Kiwi company offers free sanitary products to managed isolation facilities
"It's as basic a need as toilet paper and to not have that on hand is not good enough."
Kiwis come home: How many are really arriving? Where are they going?
A survey of expats found half want to come home, but new data shows they aren't here yet.
Motorists facing heavy traffic despite authorities clearing Southern Motorway crash
Google Maps is showing heavy traffic on the city's motorways.
Police officer appeals against sex crime convictions
Three rows of supporters were seated in the public gallery to listen to the appeal.
Two people arrested over $500,000 Trelise Cooper burglary
Two people have been arrested in relation to $500,000 heist.
Dumplings to star at first-ever Dumplings on Dominion Festival
'We thought it was time to shine a light on this unique part of the city.'
Watch: Rotten tree crushes uninsured car in Auckland CBD
The tree snapped and slammed into a parked car.
Fatal brake fade theory in Ruapehu crash
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