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Baby found dead at Auckland recycling site, photos released in search for mum
Police hope clothes found near baby discovered dead at recycling plant could ID mother,
Dates now back to August 1: Mall, supermarket, kindergarten added to locations of interest
More than 120 locations of interest are now identified in New Zealand.
Police turning back holidaymakers
Compliance with level 4 rules 'good' as police keep up their visibility around Northland.
Auckland economy losing $100m a day in lockdown - economist
This is tough on top of tough for some businesses, says Heart of the City boss.
'I was upset': Family turned away after waiting all day for a test
Owners of the Passion Bakery in Birkdale got in the queue first thing this morning.
Covid 19 outbreak: The weekend Delta came to Coromandel
Inside the perfect weekend getaway that brought Covid-19 to a small town.
'Worrying time' for school community: Avondale College principal
Immediate focus on supporting each other and following health guidelines, principal says.
Covid protest: Billy TK banned from internet but gets bail
Not guilty pleas as lockdown protesters in court after arrests outside broadcasting HQ.
Auckland City Hospital testing all staff and patients for Covid
Here's what we know about the infected nurse and the hospital's response.
We still don't know how long Covid has been in the community: Experts
It is possible that Covid has been in the community for up to two weeks.
2km queues at testing sites, police managing traffic
Queues are up to 5km long with police called in to manage traffic around testing stations.
Covid-19: KFC, pizza stores and movie cinemas among new locations
More locations of interest in Auckland have been added to the growing list.
'Flowery sunshine': Florist gives away flowers in community at centre of outbreak
Flowers bound for dump were given away by florist spreading sunshine as lockdown loomed.
'Rules for a reason': Whangārei Mayor hits out at escaping Aucklanders
Whangārei Mayor says fleeing Aucklanders putting others at grave risk.
'Possibly a bigger outbreak': Expert predicts longer lockdown; 'Dangerous' locations of interest; Aucklanders queue to be tested
There are now 10 cases of Delta in New Zealand and almost 70 locations of interest.
Lockdown grief: Grim reality of level 4 funeral without family
A funeral home offers yet another reminder of what life and death means in alert level 4.
The 10 Covid Delta cases: Here's what we know
The 10 cases include an AUT student, an Avondale College teacher and a tradesman.
Frustration and full bladders: Long waits and capacity issues at Covid testing centres on day one of lockdown
Mum of teen close contact says she was told to come back tomorrow at one testing centre.
Derek Cheng: No light at the end of the lockdown tunnel - yet
The number of possible cases is unnerving, given the number of super-spreader venues.
Auckland's most unlucky resident? Three locations of interest visited by Auckland singer
Caitlin Smith is hoping luck was on her side when she gets the results of her Covid test.
Long queues at testing stations on day one of level 4 lockdown
It was slow going getting a test on the first day of the new nationwide level 4 lockdown.
Covid 19 vaccinations: What you need to know about getting a jab in lockdown
Vaccination centres will be open again tomorrow and those 40 and over are now eligible.
Jury trials on hold as Delta strikes
Murder, blackmail and fraud trials among those affected as juries stay home in level 4.
Countdown imposes limits on items, The Warehouse avoids using city stores to fill orders
Warehouse avoids using Auckland stores to fill essential orders as shoppers stock up.
Covid-19: All students at one of NZ's largest schools told to isolate
A teacher at Avondale College tested positive for Covid-19 late last night.
Live: Five Delta cases; infected nurse's fiancé waiting for test; race to track virus' spread
Five community cases of Covid-19 have now been confirmed in Auckland.
Covid outbreak: Vending machine food only at Auckland Hospital
Auckland DHB has reduced coffee, food outlets and removed seating in public spaces.
Vehicle crashes into two people waiting to cross the road
The two people were rushed to North Shore Hospital with serious injuries.
Fat, oil, mercury, nickel, grease illegally dumped by companies into water
Companies have been caught dumping contaminants, but none have been fined or prosecuted.
Police car rammed in incident in New Lynn overnight
Police car rammed after incident in New Lynn, West Auckland, overnight.
New location of interest as four new Delta Covid cases, Auckland Hospital nurse tests positive - all linked to Devonport tradesman
A fully vaccinated nurse at Auckland Hospital has tested positive.
Kiwis rush to supermarkets despite pleas not to panic-buy
People are being urged not to panic buy groceries this evening after lockdown announced.
Derek Cheng: Auckland Covid case could trigger a swift, hard lockdown
OPINION: Chris Hipkins has already warned a hard lockdown would be the go-to for Delta.