Live: MIQ worker tests positive; 73 essential workers infected; experts at odds over rising cases - 'some people are seeing all sorts of dragons'
With another 82 cases on Saturday, expert wants to see cases start coming down now.
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'Extremely frustrating': More than 100 people miss Covid jab at Auckland vaccination centre after oversight
One woman says there were 100 people queued for their vaccines this morning in Epsom.
Live: 28 locations of interest added as lockdown day 12 begins; 82 new Covid cases with tough week ahead
The curve is bending, says one expert, but not fast enough.
Covid costs job, delays proposal and disrupts wedding - but bride-to-be still smiling
Covid-19 might be the great disruptor. But it's no match for love.
Editorial: Time to mass vaccinate Auckland?
OPINION: Majority of our MIQ facilities continue to be concentrated in our biggest city.
Leading conductor resigns amid investigation into relationship with student
Former school music director Peter Thomas also resigns from Auckland Symphony Orchestra.
Revealed: Inside the extraordinary NZ mercy mission to Kabul
Herald senior journalist Kurt Bayer reports on a 'digital Dunkirk'.
After 53 years together, a man will watch from road as wife buried under lockdown restrictions
He has been told he could be removed from the burial grounds if he tries to enter.
Live: Covid cases increasing; police intensify lockdown patrols before border checkpoints
Calls from transport group to avoid the "monumental mess" at the border last time.
Wipeout: Level 4-breaking surfer bails as police launch nears; fishermen given warning
It was less Point Break and more point escape for a rule-breaking surfer this morning.
'Someone knows': DNA testing next step in identifying baby dumped at recycling plant
Cop in charge of Operation Deer speaks candidly about the hunt for abandoned baby's mum.
Clarke Gayford on fatherhood: 'What Neve is teaching me'
It's no surprise the First Bloke's love of the ocean has rubbed off on his daughter Neve.
Why is an $87k Colin McCahon art sale on hold?
When it comes to paintings, provenance can count more than an artist's signature.
Congestion pricing: Govt weighing up charging motorists who drive into Auckland's CBD
The Government is weighing up charging motorists for driving into Auckland's CBD.
Let us test: Saliva testing provider's plea to Ministry of Health
Would increased saliva testing have reduced wait times at testing centres last week?
Auckland won't need to wait for zero cases to come out of lockdown - Hipkins
Some 30,000 contacts are still waiting to be tested.
Extra lockdown 'drip feed ... spin', says Seymour, but medical experts pleased
David Seymour has criticised the Government's response to the latest outbreak.
Live: Alert level D-Day - experts plea for lockdown caution, idea for three zones across NZ; Top adviser: 'I'd love to say Santa exists'
Experts want an extension to further stamp out any risk of spread.
Exclusive Auckland golf club stops housing development
Former Prime Minister Sir John Key is a member of the exclusive golf club.
'Be strong, keep the faith': Churchgoers turn out to get tested
Churchgoers affected in the country's biggest cluster continue to be urged to get tested.
68 new Covid cases in community; Virus detected in Christchurch wastewater
The first wave's peak is expected to hit in the next 48 hours.
Wet wet wet: A soggy weekend is on its way
Rain is expected to hit most of the country tomorrow, and it will be heavy in parts.
Auckland port's new promise on full automation rollout
Embattled port lays out objectives for next three years including dividends.
Lockdown theft: Auckland vape store ram raided months after opening
Five people in hoodies stole hundreds of products from Vapeys Vape Store in Panmure.
'Dodged a bullet': Has Coromandel escaped Delta outbreak?
Relief as it appears no one in the Coromandel has caught Covid, despite initial visit.
'It's been full on': Covid testing centre staff reveal life on the frontline
They are the frontline in our fight against Covid. These are their stories.
What goes on inside a deep clean at the supermarket
Supermarkets undertake a "deep clean" after being visited by someone with Covid.
Countdown worker has Covid; more than 2100 staff isolating nationwide
There are two exposure times at the supermarket when the staff member was working.
Man accused of crashing stolen car after police chase also charged with Covid crime
The vehicle was spotted driving erratically, including on a footpath, prior to the chase.
Second quarantine facility for Auckland, options for Wgtn, Chch
Chris Hipkins said yesterday that Jet Park could be out of beds by tonight.
Live: 'Decent number' of new cases today, peak in next 48 hours; North/South alert level divide likely - expert; New employment agreements could require vaccine
Despite record numbers of daily cases, the Government is hopeful it can crush the curve.
Locals Only: How electro-pop duo Imugi found their sound
Yery Cho and Carl Ruwhiu met in stats class at school. Now they're performing together.
Student at Ōtāhuhu College tests positive, new locations of interest released - set to hit 500
AUT's Wellesley Student accommodation is a location of interest.
Lockdown Heroes: Auckland store offers essentials for 'free or by koha' to those in need
Grocery store owners have been hailed "Lockdown Heroes" for offering free essentials.