NZ's lockdown extended until midnight Friday; Auckland's for longer
Today the country recorded the highest number of daily cases in more than a year.
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Thieves target delivery parcels, food boxes during lockdown
One Aucklander said her food box was stolen from the porch with 8 minutes of delivery.
Another Auckland school confirms student has Covid-19
A student at Green Bay High school has tested positive for Covid-19.
Lockdown breach: Muriwai fisherman says he'll 'just go somewhere else' when caught fishing on rocks
The man was one of two spoken to by police today about fishing at Muriwai.
Glitch in Govt's Covid-19 database sees delays at testing sites
Intermittent network outages mean staff have to use pen and paper to record details.
Covid-19: 500 people were at church service linked to positive case - testing urged
Members of Auckland's Pasifika community are being urged to get tested for Covid-19.
Police plea to mum of baby girl found dead at recycling plant
Head of investigation into baby death makes heartfelt plea for mum to come forward.
Independent Republic of the South Island: Split views on lockdown decision
Not everybody agrees the South should be treated differently.
Frustration boils over at Avondale testing centre
Cars were waiting in line in Henderson before 6am today.
'We are busy saving lives': Hospital nurses finish 12-hour shifts to discover cars stolen, broken into
Thieves are targeting the cars of frontline health workers at Auckland Hospital.
Live: Cases set to rise for five days - Minister; more locations linked to outbreak including fast-food restaurants; lockdown exit 'messy' - expert
There are now 302 places of interest. Eight new sites including takeaways and gyms.
'Bracing myself': Parents preparing for week of home schooling
Government has confirmed the level 4 restrictions will run until at least Tuesday night.
Lockdown's lighter moments: A passion fruit-flavoured Ashley Bloomfield pie
"It's condensed milk panna cotta with passion fruit pastry!"
LOTR fallout: $35m Auckland Film Studios rebuild being 'reviewed'
The review of "milestone" studio rebuild comes barely two weeks after it was announced.
Live: Third AUT student tests positive as church cluster emerges within 72 cases
One new case is in Wellington, the others are in Auckland.
One man arrested after police presence at Massey home
One man has been custody after a Police gathered at a standoff, Auckland earlier today.
About 400 Countdown staff have to isolate, five stores to shut
About 400 Auckland and Wellington staffers are having to isolate.
Contract tracers hunt people who used walkway near MIQ facility
The trio are thought to have been in the area when potential source case arrived.
Five changes NZ can make to fight Delta outbreak
NZ should consider pausing international flights while it tackles outbreak, experts say.
'I am sure we will beat this': Why Michael Baker is optimistic about Delta outbreak
"We should see it peak very soon, actually - just this week."
Police take down protesters' campsite on Waiheke
The protesters were there protecting a beach from the development of a wharf.
Sky TV staffer tests positive for Covid-19
The staff member worked while potentially infectious on Monday and Tuesday this week.
Hundreds of students isolating at Auckland uni hall
Students advised to keep to their rooms 'until further notice' except to use bathrooms.
Covid-19 positive uni student at ball with 500 students, and 600-seat lecture hall often 'packed'
The student's attendance at lecture hall was described as a "big deal".
Record vaccine doses given, but anger at cancelled appointments
Woman has to wait a month after her vaccine appointment was cancelled without notice.
Auckland Covid testing centre closing at 4.30pm to prevent staff burnout
Those in the queue who miss out will be given priority cards for tomorrow morning.
Welcome to 'Deltaport': Iconic sign hit by late-night vandal
The "Devo-stating" change was made by bubble-busting vandals who struck at night.
Arrest made after driver in stolen car flees police, rams cop cars, house
The alleged fleeing driver - a 43-year-old man - has been charged with multiple offences.
Locations of interest: Central North Island petrol stations, AUT campus, bus routes added to growing list
There are more than 200 locations of interest - and more are expected today.
'Fear and uncertainty': 7000 students close contacts of Covid cases
Students from De la Salle, McAuley, Avondale, Northcote and Lynfield await test results.
'Mind-blowing': Family offered $500 refund on $3k holiday home booking
Property manager's lack of flexibility "truly unethical and mind-blowing".
Locations of interest/visits pass 200 - Akl to Welly flight, Porirua sushi shop, Johnsonville Countdown
There are more than 200 visits to location and with more expected to be listed today.
Auckland Uni student tests positive for Covid, cases at two big schools
Two big schools and the University of Auckland linked to Covid cases.