Drug-smuggling kickboxer Karel Sroubek granted parole
He was due to finish his sentence in early 2022.
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Result of remaining Americold Covid-19 tests revealed
The Mt Wellington facility remains closed after an employee tested positive for Covid-19.
Port worker tests positive for Covid-19
Port worker with Covid-19 symptomatic 'well after' first case in Auckland cluster.
Positive virus case visited West Auckland fitness class, not Kingsland
David Letele, known as the Brown Buttabean, clarifies movements of positive Covid-19 case.
Auckland water crisis: Watercare boss Raveen Jaduram quits
In July, the exec's $775,000 salary came under fire amid Auckland's water restrictions.
Avondale College student tests positive for Covid-19
Close contacts of the student have been contacted directly by the principal.
NZ Post staffer tests positive for Covid-19, colleagues self-isolating
There are only a small number of co-workers considered close contacts of the case.
Warning to Waiheke day trippers: 'I'll see you at the wharf with my pitchfork'
Waiheke Islanders don't want Aucklanders - and their covid - on their slice of paradise.
Ex-teacher Benjamin Swann guilty on five charges of sexually abusing young boys
Benjamin Swann has been on trial in the High Court at Auckland.
Virus case visited Auckland supermarket, shoppers asked to watch for symptoms
The positive Covid case visited the Royal Oak supermarket on Saturday August 8.
'A very deserving family': Two winners claim slice of $50m Lotto prize
Punters can also now check their tickets online
Too dangerous: Man who murdered Whangaparaoa kindergarten teacher refused parole
The man who murdered Whangaparaoa teacher Joanne McCarthy has been refused parole.
Two men bypass Auckland lockdown restrictions to get to Hamilton casino
Customers were asked to leave establishment when staff realised they weren't members.
Cluster linked to several schools; Coolstore a key focus in outbreak - Health Minister
The latest case is a student from AUT, who started experiencing symptoms on the weekend.
White Cross centre closed after man tests positive for Covid-19
The man who tested positive visited the clinic on Saturday between 6pm and 7pm.
Parents on online school: 'It's not worth the stress'
Some parents are determined to be more relaxed about home learning this time.
Gales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this week
Rain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.
$600 and counting: Auckland staff charged for carparks they can't use
Staff with a carpark say it's unfair to be charged for a park they can't use.
AUT student tests positive for Covid-19
The student started experiencing symptoms yesterday.
Winston Peters maintains border breach led to NZ outbreak
New Zealand First leader stands by claims there is a border security issue.
Covid-19: Auckland public transport changes tomorrow
Buses will mostly run to timetable, fewer ferry services and no school buses.
MBIE approves 33 to join family in isolation facilities
Exemptions are granted where public health risk can be strictly managed, MIQ says.
Brrr: Auckland wakes to sub-zero temperature
When Aucklanders say they are "freezing" today - you better believe it.
'Unfortunate': More sun for locked-down Auckland
The region will have to wait until Wednesday less tempting weather arrives.
Covid cluster family 'shell-shocked', being bullied online
Cluster family bullied online: 'The comments on social media have turned nasty'.
Aucklanders' lockdown lapse: Hordes head to beaches
Hordes descended on popular beaches to soak up some sunshine.
Covid mystery: Americold boss adamant virus didn't come to NZ from Melbourne
Americold director reveals their Melbourne site had not shipped to Auckland 'for months'.
$50m Lotto frenzy: 2200 tickets being sold every minute
"Give yourself a bit of time to get used to what's happened."
Covid checkpoints: Police stop 40,000 vehicles in Auckland
Police say no arrests have been made in regards to breaching restrictions in Auckland.
Covid case confirmed at South Auckland primary school
Anyone who has been near this person will be contacted as a close contact this afternoon.
Auckland Mayor orders businesses: 'Stop price gouging'
Auckland Mayor is urging businesses to not return to old price-gouging habits.
Auckland quarantine hotel evacuated after fire alarm goes off
Questions were asked at the 1pm press conference about the evacuation.
Former Cook Islands PM Dr Joe Williams in hospital with Covid-19
Joe Williams, who is also a prominent doctor, is in hospital after contracting Covid-19.
Another Covid-19 testing centre to open - in Auckland's Rosedale
It comes as Aucklanders are urged to go to a GP or urgent care clinic to get a test.