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Northland woman mocked for wearing face mask
Cancer patient, woman with lung condition also say they've been laughed at.
Editorial: Put Covid cool store, food safety messages on ice
"No evidence that food or the food chain is participating in transmission of this virus."
Auckland volcanic cones to close unless fireworks banned
Volcanic cones closed on Guy Fawkes unless Govt bans public sale of fireworks.
Covid-19: Auckland Council continues to charge for parking under level 3
Parking fees were waived during the last level 3 stage - but not this time.
Two people charged with evading police checkpoints in Auckland
One of the charged men tried to use a truck bypass lane to evade a police checkpoint.
Less grim: Economists forecast lower lockdown damage this time
A 'less downbeat' economic outlook from Westpac factors in resilience in June and July.
Co-defendant in CBL fraud case argues for name suppression
The man faces charges of theft, obtaining by deception and false accounting.
St Luke's mall case thought to be linked to Auckland cluster now being re-investigated
Link between the person and an existing cluster hasn't been established, Bloomfield says.
Public transport patronage plummets under alerts levels 2 and 3
Warning financial viability of public transport in jeopardy if patronage doesn't recover.
Covid-19: Consumers think face masks are too expensive
The majority of consumer complaints over the past week have been about face masks.
First XV rugby: What lockdown means for Auckland's 1A competition
Can Auckland's 1A First XV competition continue, and should it?
Auckland's $65m a day lockdown: Goff dismisses suggestion for city to borrow more money
Goff said Council was likely to exceed its debt threshold in 2020, and needs Govt help.
Residents warned after Covid case in Auckland apartment complex
'All other residents in both buildings are considered 'casual contacts'.'
Weather: Rain and the chance of thunderstorms and tornadoes
Showers are expected for most of the North Island, but some fine spells are forecast too.
Goff on lockdown: 'Choice between health and economy a false dichotomy'
Auckland's Mayor sees danger in moving alert levels too quickly.
Auckland apartment resident tests positive for Covid-19
The Parnell resident has moved to a quarantine facility with their family.
Sewing over sourdough: The new lockdown craze revealed
And sew it begins, the latest craze hitting Kiwi homes this latest Covid-19 lockdown.
Kiwis class info they disagree with as fake news, survey finds
More than 50 per cent of Kiwis have experienced fake news, a new survey has revealed.
Sir Don McKinnon: Time to complete the Auckland jigsaw
Comment: Let's complete the mission we embarked on with creating the Super City.
'Help us get our baby home': Grieving family's plea for tangi exemption
Tangiwai Wilson died suddenly. Now whānau can't get the 11-year-old home for her tangi.
Covid checkpoints: More than 4700 motorists turned around by police
Huge increase in vehicles turned around at police checkpoints.
Covid-case error: Bloomfield apologises for providing false information
It was announced incorrectly the shopper visited the store numerous times over a week.
I was filmed in a Kmart changing room
When a stranger videoed Veronica Schmidt, the store's staff refused to call the police.
Weather alert: Portable cabin blown off truck, trees down, 138km/hr winds
Many parts of the country are affected by severe weather warnings.
Crane accident: Ports of Auckland pleads guilty after worker's death
Laboom Midnight Dyer died after the massive straddle truck he was driving tipped over.
Second NZ Post worker tests positive for Covid-19
The person was last at work on Friday, but wasn't displaying symptoms of the coronavirus.
Covid-case error: Shopper's true movements revealed
Ashley Bloomfield said the person attended a supermarket multiple times - they didn't.
Auckland schools cautious as 10 apply to run Year 12-13 classes
Some Auckland principals feel blindsided and undermined by government's surprise decision.
Parole Board releases full decision about release of drug-smuggling kickboxer Karel Sroubek
Parole Board releases full decision for drug smuggler Karel Sroubek
Medicinal cannabis industry could boost Covid-19 economic recovery
The global market for medicinal cannabis is forecast to reach $55 billion by 2025.
Frustration as essential workers get quizzed at Auckland checkpoints
The woman says Defence staff demand a letter only required of non-essential workers.
Ex-scout leader who abused children appeals against preventive detention sentence and conviction
A hearing date for the appeal is yet to be set.