Otahuhu College latest school to be linked to Covid outbreak
All students and staff are now being considered as close contacts and must isolate.
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Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Wednesday 25th Aug Wrap
A daily wrap of all the main developments in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak as New Zealand is plunged into lockdown for the fifth time. Video / Mark Mitchell / Brett Phibbs / Michael Craig
Delta outbreak: Demographic breakdown revealed; 66 children and teens infected
Ministry of Health releases a demographic breakdown of the Covid community cases.
Covid-19: The number that shows how bad it is in NSW
The dire figure in today's numbers has shown the scale of the challenge.
New daily vaccination record for Whanganui DHB
More than 1000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine were delivered on Tuesday.
Drive-through vaccine clinic for Pacific families in Porirua tomorrow
The Porirua clinic will be open on Thursday between 10am and 2pm.
New Zealand resumes red flights for Australian cities
Kiwis in Australia can return to New Zealand next month.
Covid-19: Alcoholism risk during lockdown worries researcher
Alcohol researcher also criticises "immaturity" of trivialising booze abuse in lockdown.
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Food parcels organised for families affected by the outbreak
Church spokesman Jerome Mika shows off dozens of food parcels organised for families affected by a Covid outbreak at their church. Video / Supplied
Seal the borders: Mahia locals unimpressed with lockdown breaches
Lockdown breaches in the coastal settlement of Mahia have not won the "seal of approval".
Maskless woman arrested after coughing on police officer
Woman, 31, and man, 27, were arrested after an incident at a Far North petrol station.
Mum's six days of waiting for teen's high-risk Covid-19 test result
A mother writes about surviving the waiting game for her daughter's Covid test.
'Call an ambulance': NSW specialist warns of final Covid symptom before ICU
The warning comes after a woman in her 30s died at her home in western Sydney.
Church cluster: 'It hasn't discriminated. A lot of our elders are affected'
More than 100 people who were at a church in Māngere have tested positive for Covid.
East Coast hapū call for 'regional emergency' declaration
Ngāti Porou want police-led checkpoints at the boundaries of their area.
Focus Live: Chris Hipkins on the Government's response to Covid-19 as outbreak grows to 210 cases
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says a potential vaccination botch-up at an Auckland centre was "regrettable", but he had confidence in officials to resolve the situation.
'Every day it's increasing': Demand for food parcels skyrockets in lockdown
"For most, lockdown is an inconvenience, but for those doing it tough, it's desperate."
62 new cases in community; Positive case in Warkworth; Six sub-clusters emerge
Total number of community cases in the outbreak has passed 200.
Potential vaccination botch-up at Auckland centre 'regrettable' - Hipkins
There are 62 new Covid-19 cases in the community today.
Social media influencer's rape, blackmail trial derailed by lockdown
Both of the man's accusers had already testified before the lockdown.
Aussie outbreaks: NSW hits bleak new record with 919 cases; lockdown decision imminent
Despite the grim milestone, NSW is looking to loosen some restrictions.
Cook Islands travel cut off for 'weeks' says PM Brown
The Cooks are preparing to go for weeks without inbound tourists.
Watch: Anti-masker's 'Nazi' rant caught on video
Community rallies around store workers after infamous protester's rant.
Mighty Ape 'suspends operations' after staffer tests positive for Covid-19
Their Auckland warehouse has been shut to allow other staff to get tested.
Focus Live: 62 new Covid-19 community cases, 210 in total
August 25 2021 There are 62 new Covid-19 cases in the community today. Dr Ashley Bloomfield says the total number of cases in the outbreak has now hit 210. There are 12 people in hospital with Covid-19.
Suspect who wasn't home when police went looking for him charged with lockdown breach
NZ's top cop is warning people breaching lockdown "can expect enforcement action".
Life hacks for surviving lockdown - advice on cars, pets and DIY
In the immortal words of Mr Spock, 'It's life Jim, but not as we know it.'
Mangawhai 'locked off': Police checkpoints to stop Aucklanders fleeing city
Fleeing Aucklanders will run into a wall of blue at checkpoints north of Auckland.
Waikato Hospital serves mum mouldy toast for lunch
Waikato DHB says parents are welcome to help themselves to supplies in the ward kitchen.
Auckland's second drive-through vaccination centre opens as nation rushes to get jabbed
Push is on for New Zealand vaccination rates to catch up with the rest of the world.
'Athlete or rich': Overseas Kiwi slams lack of MIQ rooms available
The number of rooms available for regular NZers has been falling since earlier this year.
Mangawhai road blocks frustrating locals caught off guard - 'this is getting out of hand'
Police confirmed a check point in Mangawhai was stopping residents from heading north.
Vaccine saline botch-up: Victims should be contacted - immunologist
Five Aucklanders may have been administered a dose of saline solution instead of Pfizer.