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.
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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.
Auckland mum's Delta nightmare: The day my son tested positive for Covid after visiting mall
I could hear him coughing through the walls of the house at night, mum says of sick son.
His brother raced across the globe to donate a kidney. Now the life-saving surgery has been cancelled
Nurses isolating amid Covid outbreak has had a devastating impact on one man's surgery.
Otahuhu College latest school to be linked to Covid outbreak
All students and staff are now being considered as close contacts and must isolate.
Had an anti-vax pamphlet? Police want to hear from you
Police say pamphlet delivery is a breach of the current Covid health order.
Delta outbreak: Demographic breakdown revealed; 66 children and teens infected
Ministry of Health releases a demographic breakdown of the Covid community cases.
Church cluster: 'It hasn't discriminated. A lot of our elders are affected'
More than 100 people who were at a church in Māngere have tested positive for Covid.
Social media influencer's rape, blackmail trial derailed by lockdown
Both of the man's accusers had already testified before the lockdown.
Lockdown Hero: Tony's Restaurant owner serves up food parcels during lockdown
The owner of a popular steakhouse is cooking for those in need despite his store closure.
Mighty Ape 'suspends operations' after staffer tests positive for Covid-19
Their Auckland warehouse has been shut to allow other staff to get tested.
Suspect who wasn't home when police went looking for him charged with lockdown breach
NZ's top cop is warning people breaching lockdown "can expect enforcement action".
Kabul airport gauntlet: Elation, relief as NZ group reach friendly forces
Group including elderly woman in wheelchair gets over sewage-filled canal to NZ soldiers.
Auckland's second drive-through vaccination centre opens as nation rushes to get jabbed
Push is on for New Zealand vaccination rates to catch up with the rest of the world.
Man injured in Papatoetoe shooting incident
Police are investigating another shooting incident in Auckland.
'God bless them': Church at centre of outbreak brushes off racist abuse
Māngere church cops a torrent of abuse after being named as a location of interest.
New locations of interest include Aotea Centre, Auckland Uni spots, supermarket
Authorities continue to release more locations of interest linked to the Covid outbreak.
Wayne Brown: Power, port, vaccine rollout. Why are all these stuff-ups happening?
OPINION: Wayne Brown says it's time to call out what's causing our myriad of failures.
Abuse aimed at church-goers reveals racist double standard - Auckland councillor
Infected North Shore man gets praise while South Aucklanders get abuse, councillor notes.
Watercare grilled by Goff over how it deals with climate change
Watercare is yet to integrate climate change into its long-term modelling tools.
Middlemore staffer has Covid-19
Middlemore Hospital Covid-19 case has been confirmed today.
HQ a location of interest: Leo Molloy says he'll only serve customers with vaccination passports
Headquarters boss Leo Molloy will only serve customers with vaccination passports.