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Auckland to level 3 for two weeks, rest of NZ to stay at level 2
It comes as three new cases emerged outside the Auckland lockdown overnight.
How Auckland's lockdown compares to Sydney and Melbourne
Auckland is on day 34 of lockdown, while Sydney is in its 86th and Melbourne its 46th.
Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Level 4 has been a 'nightmare' for small businesses
Auckland small businesses like Dough Boys bakery can't wait for the drop down alert levels. Video / NZ Herald
Relief for Aucklanders battling mental and financial strain: Mayor
Level 3 welcomed as Aucklanders battle under psychological strain, Phil Goff says.
Singing police: Zoom birthday party triggers visit from cops
'You can just tell me you don't like my singing, no need to call the police about it.'
'Calculated risk': Experts react to Auckland's level 3 move
Stamping out the virus would depend on whether people followed the rules, experts warn.
Auckland construction workforce back by Wednesday
'Quite a big loss of building materials and equipment due to theft' - Julien Leys.
PM believes prisoner was infected in Auckland
Since 2pm a testing centre in Kaiaua has processed 340 swabs.
Prisoner with Covid: Modeller says Auckland transmission possible
Modeller: Auckland transmission for prisoner better scenario than scarier alternative.
Auckland moves to level 3 - what does that mean for you?
People are still legally required to stay within their household bubble.
Māori King and other leaders endorse Pfizer vaccine
Tūheitia and other senior figures have banded together to encourage Māori to get vaccines.
'Cruel game': New MIQ booking system swamped by 25,000 people
Frustration boils as Kiwis desperate to get home wait in an queue with 25,000 others.
Focus Live: Auckland will move to level 3, the rest of NZ to stay at level 2
September 20 2021 Auckland will end its five-week alert level 4 lockdown when it moves to level 3 for two weeks from 11.59 pm tomorrow night. The rest of New Zealand will remain at level 2 - with one part of the Waikato with three new cases to temporarily move into a "bespoke" level 4 for a short period.
Gang members caught at Auckland border with $100,000 - and 'car boot-full of KFC'
The men, aged 23 and 30, will appear in court for breaching the Health Order.
Move over Shot Bro, there's a new vaccination bus in town
'We are encouraging all people ... to come to the Shot Cuzz bus to get vaccinated.'
Family allowed through Auckland border for funeral, later threatened with arrest
Police allowed a family to cross the Auckland border but later threatened to arrest them.
22 new Covid cases in community as Cabinet meets on alert level
The Government is meeting to decide on alert levels for Auckland and Waikato.
Waikato DHB to fast-track Covid test results
The Covid cases will come under Auckland's total as Whakatīwai in CMDHB's area.
Locations of interest: Children, parents and staff at Waikato school urged to get tested
More locations are expected to be announced throughout today.
NSW outbreak may have peaked, Victoria reveals lockdown exit plan
Both states are looking to end their lockdowns once vaccination targets are reached.
Opinion | Travel agents could be an answer to fixing MIQ booking system
OPINION: Brent Thomas says we need to do better by New Zealanders wanting to get back.
Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Waikato communities turn out to get tested
News of the Waikato cases has seen residents turning out to the drive-through testing station at Wharekawai Marae near Kaiaua. Video / Mike Scott
Live: Sting in the tail - Waikato Covid cases threat to Auckland alert change
Will Auckland move out of alert level 4 and will Waikato move up a level?
Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Three new cases in Waikato including two school students
A pop-up testing centre is underway at the Wharekawa Marae in Whakatīwai as three new Covid-19 cases are announced in the Waikato. Video / Mike Scott
Byron Bay anti-vaxxers' sick act
Byron Bay is one of Aussie's anti-vax capitals – and locals are trying to keep it that way
New MIQ booking system inundated with requests
Kiwi Nick Khin says getting an MIQ spot for his son returning to NZ from Las Vegas to study was even more difficult than him getting into University. Video / Nick Khin
Live: Covid curve-ball - Auckland down and Waikato up to level 3? New school cases prompt rethink
Mangatangi School issued a notice on Facebook saying it will close today.
'How did they ever remand somebody into Waikato out of Auckland - I can't believe that'
One of the new Covid-19 cases was symptomatic while at school on Thursday.
'You don't want this': Chris Rock's plea after getting Covid-19
He might be a comedian but he has a serious message.
New York street brawl over demand for vaccine proof
Three women from Texas charged after restaurant manager allegedly punched repeatedly.
Waikato should go to level 4, says Māori health expert group
'Grave concerns' the upper North Island might be on the brink of a new wave of Covid 19.
Covid at home: How I dodged Delta when it infected my bubble
Opinion: When my son got infected, everyone expected me to be next.
How many MPs have been fully vaccinated against Covid?
Which party is leading the way?