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Health officials have been releasing a steady stream of locations over the last few days.
Three Covid cases in Mt Eden prison; Brash - gangs not the 'fall guys' for virus
The Government is due to say whether further restrictions in Auckland will be eased today.
'Sobering news': Bay greenhouse gas emission rise spurs call for change
It's hoped switching the region's bus fleet to electric and/or hydrogen power will help.
Katikati's only supermarket identified as location of interest
The growing locations of interest list is now spread across three North Island regions.
'Low risk' of Katikati case spreading, health officials say
The Ministry of Health says test results indicate the infection was in its early stages.
Three children in Bay of Plenty state care dead since 2017
Nearly 30 children nationwide have died in state care since Oranga Tamariki's inception.
'Oh s***' - Positive Bay of Plenty case, mayor tells of 'pretty leaky' border
Infected person had been granted an exemption to cross the boundary from Auckland.
'The whole country's paying the price for this loose border' - public health expert
It's "crazy" not to protect South Island, and risk needlessly high for north too - expert.
'A lot of happy memories': PM's emotional Murupara pit stop
Jacinda Ardern visited Murupara during her quickfire tour of the eastern North Island.
Devastated family remember 'adored' father killed in wrong-way crash
Tauranga Eastern Link fatal crash victim remembered as a friend to everybody.
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Jacinda Ardern is on a quickfire tour of the eastern North Island to promote getting jabs.
'Sparking a joy for learning': New school set to open in Pāpāmoa next year
The school, which can accommodate up to 650 pupils from Years 1-6, will open in February.
Delta outbreak warning: 'We're looking at a very serious situation akin to 1918'
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Jo Raphael: Good to see Govt working with Māori and Pasifika
OPINION: Give vulnerable communities the support they need to raise vaccination rates.
Rotorua 'deteriorating': Group confronts council over transitional housing
A group of Rotorua residents are fighting plans to create more housing for the homeless.
Heavy rain warning for Auckland, Northland and Waikato
MetService has issued multiple heavy-rain watches for the North Island.
One dead after milk tanker and car collide near Rotorua
Highway expected to remain closed between Oxford and Matahi roads for some time.
Vaccination rollout a 'game changer' for vulnerable Māori - PM
'[It's about] making sure everyone is carrying their own individual armour' - PM Ardern.
'Black Mirror stuff': Fighting social media misinformation amid the pandemic
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Lives 'torn apart' by boozed, wrong-way driver
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Drunk and drugged driver jailed for man's death
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'No jab, no job': Port workers wait until 'the last minute' to get vaccinated
From October 1, border workers must have at least one dose to keep working at the border.
'Lying motionless on the road': Dad's plea after teen hurt in crash
The Tauranga father of a crash victim has spoken out about the accident.
Couple expecting triplets back home but still face tough choice
Covid-19 border restrictions mean expectant father Kelvin Acutt faces a hard choice.
How rising building costs are hitting first-home buyers
Uncertainty making homeownership 'that much more difficult' for first-home buyers.
Man convicted of toddler's murder assaulted cop weeks earlier
During the assault the victim was 'thrown around like a rag doll'.