Auckland woman in NZ's biggest Covid-19 cluster but faced nine-day wait for test
She caught Covid-19 from her daughter, but both were refused tests for days.
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Large fire on Auckland's Mt Wellington now out
A huge fire on Auckland's Mt Wellington last night was put out just before 10pm.
Mt Wellington on fire: Huge blaze seen across Auckland
The fire, which could be seen across Auckland, was bought under control late last night.
First images: Spark Arena turns into foodbank
Council has now set-up a food distribution centre at Spark Arena to keep up with demand.
Your weather: Last of the sun before Easter storms hit and Cyclone Harold hammers Pacific
Fine few days ahead before stormy weather ushers in the long weekend.
It's not just the Health Minister: 291 Kiwis caught breaching lockdown rules
Police want people to stay off the water, stay home and stay safe.
Slap on the wrist for fishermen caught breaking lockdown laws
The fishermen were caught on camera breaking lockdown rules in Bucklands Beach.
Colin Craig wins defamation bout with John Stringer
Stringer sought damages amounting to a total of over $3.5 million.
Crime scene cleaners called in for Covid-19 jobs
Crime scene cleaning experts have been called in to do Covid-19 sanitation services now.
Hunting hoons: Police appeal for help to identify illegal dirt bikers in South Auckland
South Auckland police are chasing a group of illegal dirt bike riders and want your help
Lockdown anxiety means no water restrictions for Auckland
Water restrictions would've been introduced if New Zealand wasn't in lockdown.
Front bringing wet weather to dominate week
The wet weather looks to be followed by unsettled weather throughout the long weekend.
Matamata St Patrick's Day celebration cluster rises to 61 cases
Third largest Covid-19 cluster in New Zealand is linked to a St Patrick's Day celebration.
Arrests after alleged North Shore 'racist' attack on teens
'I feel really happy and relieved,' one of the victims said after the arrests.
Caught out! Fishermen snapped breaking lockdown rules
The fishermen were heard calling for a friend to pick them up from the boat ramp.
Police warning after elderly man rescued from bush walk
Search and rescue staff found him safely after several hours of searching.
15-year-old critically injured after incident at Tawharanui Peninsula
Emergency services found the teenager with life-threatening injuries.
Coronavirus: Air NZ flight carrying thousands of masks touches down
The plane landed direct from Shanghai carrying PPE equipment for the front line.
Coronavirus: Boaties isolating at sea unsure if they're breaking the rules
A hundred or more people are believed to be isolating at sea off Auckland.
Popular Kiwi hotspots shun visitors, iwi want military
Signs and blockades banning visitors as iwi call for military enforcement of lockdown.
Fancy a vineyard tour? You can do that from your couch
Lockdown doesn't mean losing out. Make that online order and get tasting.
$9m Waiheke sale sets national record but owner gets shock
"I still haven't slept in it - but a tramp has," Barry Colman said of his new property.
Coronavirus: Bride-to-be's mum hopes big day can still go ahead
"If they can get married, then maybe it'll have a ripple effect of happiness."
Four online classes you can take in lockdown
If you're getting bored on lockdown, here's some classes you could try.
Broken dentures? Covid-19 prompts curly questions to Citizens Advice Bureau
The phones are open and the questions are weird. Citizens Advice notes increased anxiety.
Auckland City Hotel creates isolation deals
An Auckland hotel has a creative solution to battle the Covid-19 economic fallout.
Booze shops' outrageous fortune: Huge queues for Friday liquor
Videos show queues span multiple blocks as west Aucklanders prepare for the weekend.
Desert Rd human remains: Man at centre of homicide investigation named
Name released in homicide investigation after body found buried off Desert Rd.
Coronavirus: Sex workers unable to work during lockdown
The sex workers collective recommended people out-of-work should apply to the Government.
Coronavirus: 'It might be the last time I ever hold his hand'
The family of a dying man is appealing for compassion to see him during Covid-19 lockdown.
C-sections 'double-checked' to try to free up hospital space
Auckland DHB prepares for potential influx of coronavirus cases.
Coronavirus: Company claims herbal remedy prevents virus
The provider claimed medicine made from Chinese herbs was backed by scientific evidence.
Coronavirus: Drone pilots put on notice by rescue helicopter
If a helicopter and a drone collided the results could be catastrophic, pilot warns.
Linked to cluster: Auckland primary school students test positive
The positive cases were linked to students who tested positive from Marist College.