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Auckland lockdown extended, level 3 'in-principle' in 8 days; rest of NZ stays at level 2
There are still 17 'mystery cases', those yet to be clearly linked back to the outbreak.
Focus: PM Ardern on couple accused of lockdown escape to Wānaka
PM Jacinda Ardern said that other Aucklanders would "take a very dim view of Aucklanders who aren't doing their bit" when asked about William Willis and Hannah Rawnsley who travelled to a holiday home in Wānaka. Video / Pool
The $1.5b hit: Hotels count the cost, make plea to Govt
Tourism minister says 'we will manage this outbreak together'.
Covid lockdown: Workers' pay might soon be cut, says building chief
Building businesses "may need to start reducing pay for workers in Auckland".
Sisters remanded in custody for allegedly driving through Northland/Auckland border
Sisters allegedly drove through a police checkpoint to get from Auckland to Northland
'Devastating news': Lockdown extension another blow for businesses
Retail NZ said the extension may be a 'fatal blow' for some business owners.
'Rolling with the punches': Wellington to remain at Delta level 2
The last positive case of Covid-19 in the Wellington community was 10 days ago.
PM's call to action: Don't wait, get vaccinated now
Aucklanders can 'leave your house and get a jab' at lockdown alert level 4.
Mystery Covid cases: The seven Auckland suburbs in spotlight
PM is asking residents in seven suburbs to be "especially vigilant".
Two 'essential workers' with cannabis arrested at Auckland checkpoint
A third man was also arrested with meth after police found him evading checkpoints.
Focus Live: Level 4 in Auckland extended, rest of NZ to stay in level 2
September 13 2021 Auckland will remain at level 4 for another week, until 11.59pm on September 21. Level 2 will remain in place for the rest of New Zealand for another week, and Cabinet will review these settings on Monday next week.
Auckland DHB changes visitor policy after being accused of playing 'Russian roulette' with patient safety
Visitors will now only be able to enter Auckland City Hospital on compassionate grounds.
Man accused of Wānaka lockdown escape is son of high-ranking official, hires QC
They left Auckland on Friday and were located in Wānaka on Saturday, police said.
Relief as Auckland hairdresser's 10-day wage subsidy wait comes to end
Lyndsey Erasmus feels a deep sense of guilt for the slow processing of the subsidy.
Live: 33 new community cases as Govt decides on alert levels
All the new cases are in Auckland.
Covid-19: 10 maps that reveal NZ's vulnerability
Is your part of NZ more vulnerable to Covid? Experts share images that tell the story.
Auckland can't afford to wait in level 4 for high vaccination rates - immunologist
"You've just got to face facts if the virus has got away," Professor Graham Le Gros says.
NZ losing migrant rest home staff to Canada, UK due to MIQ unavailability
Rest homes are turning down new admissions because nurses can't enter NZ.
Live: Path out of level 4 promised for Auckland but longer lockdown likely
There's universal agreement Auckland won't be moving out of level 4 just yet.
'Huge risk' in NSW's reopening plan, Victoria sees worst day of outbreak
Of the active cases across Victoria, 85 per cent are under the age of 50.
'Properties available for sale will decrease': REINZ chief
An extension couldn't come at a worse time, with spring a traditionally busy period.
UK abandons lockdowns, vaccine passports as cases soar
High vaccine uptake means restrictions are no longer needed, government says.
Expert blames rule breakers for longer lockdown; Big supermarket and pharmacy new locations of interest
One commentator said the mystery cases mean Covid-19 has gone "underground".
Vaccine passports scrapped by UK Government
Health Secretary Sajid Javid says vaccine passport scheme will not go ahead in England.
'Get a grip wowsers': Aussie lockdown beach pics defended
Packed Sydney beaches have caused outrage. But many are defending the controversial move.
Lockdown Hero: Builder fixes houses and raises $100k to feed community
Generous builder provides 2000 food parcels to the same community he helped after tornado.
Delta outbreak: Govt pumps $10m more into food parcels, essential items
More than $69 million has provided to support providers and community organisations.
Derek Cheng: The 'handful' of cases likely to extend alert level settings
Cabinet will decide today on any alert level changes, but don't hold your breath.
Focus: Teenager's death not related to Pfizer jab
PM Jacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield respond to a rumour being spread online that a teenager's recent death had been linked to the Pfizer vaccine. Video / Pool
Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Sunday 12th Sept wrap
September 12, 2021: 20 new community cases of Covid-19 are announced all in Auckland, one day away from a Cabinet alert level decision. Video / NZ Herald
Auckland couple used essential-worker exemptions to fly to Wanaka holiday home
Police say the couple will be prosecuted under the current Health Order.
Live: 20 new cases - Auckland lockdown decision goes to the wire; 500,000 new vaccine doses on way
Cabinet will meet tomorrow to decide the country's alert level fate
Calls for comprehensive support package for Auckland businesses
Auckland's lingering lockdown continues to hamper businesses.