'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.
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Missing diver found dead off West Auckland beach
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PM: 'Large gaps' in women's movements but no evidence of gang link
Ardern denies claims the Government is withholding information on the Northland case.
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Brazil tops 600,000 virus deaths amid doubts about Delta
Brazil has topped 600,000 virus deaths as it attempts to return to pre-pandemic normalcy.
Live: Stark warning for Auckland cases as Peters claims Mongrel Mob link to woman in Northland scare
Growing uncertainty as New Zealand moves into uncharted phase of the pandemic.
Live: Peters' TV claims - woman at centre of Northland scare 'linked to Mongrel Mob'
Mayor: 'We've worked hard and now some bloody idiot has come and buggered it up.'
Kiwi Covid survivor recalls moment he watched brother die on Zoom
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'Selfish': Northlanders fume over positive case's actions, unwillingness to help
Change in alert level will hurt businesses and holidaymakers, one mayor says.
Delta in Taranaki would be 'perfect storm' for Māori - health officials
New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom does not think it is possible to keep Delta out.
Northland DoC campsite, dairy and hotel new locations of interest
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Maskless teacher caught in shock act
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There are growing fears Victoria's reopening plan could prove disastrous.
Driver dies in two-car crash in Auckland, road closed
The driver of one vehicle - the sole occupant - was killed.
Five iwi checkpoints planned across Northland
The Covid-positive woman is understood to have travelled as far north as Paihia.
Mike Yardley: South Island should be sealed off from the North
OPINION: Delta will reach the South, but why give it an early invitation?
Locations of interest: 16 new sites across upper North Island level 3 areas
Some people exposed to Covid-19 will need to arrange testing immediately.
Claire Trevett: PM fought Delta - Delta seems to have won
Monday will tell us just what Auckland is in for, and for how long.
Auckland museums, galleries go online for school holidays
There are plenty of free, online school holiday options for Auckland children.
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Covid vaccine boosters: Govt has ample supply. Evidence suggests they help. Why not do this?
In November, 40,000 border workers and family will be six months past their second shot.
Covid and the housing market: is a price fall coming?
Property pundits crystal ball gaze to see if interest rates and Covid can halt the market.
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Jacinda Ardern is on a quickfire tour of the eastern North Island to promote getting jabs.
Derek Cheng: Level 3 in Northland until Xmas? It's a very real possibility
Reluctance to co-operate with authorities has also made the Auckland outbreak complex.