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'Absolutely disgraceful': MBIE called out on message to desperate Kiwis overseas
Ministry taken to task over response to a query on why MIQ spots were being paused.
Live: Expert's worst-case scenario of 1000 cases; Another Auckland high school confirmed as location of interest
There are now 107 cases in the latest outbreak.
Australia concedes lockdowns are 'unsustainable' as Jacinda Ardern extends delta restrictions
Australian PM Scott Morrison says continuous lockdowns are "unsustainable".
Jurassic lark: Wellingtonian dinosaur raises a smile during lockdown
The T Rex was spotted on the quiet streets of Wellington last week.
Property valuations see retirement giant's net profit surge to $264m
"We have moved quickly to keep our residents and staff safe" - Scoullar
Supermarkets 'scrambling': 'We are definitely under pressure' - boss
The head of supermarket giant Foodstuffs would support butchers and others opening in L4.
Delta outbreak: Telcos wipe data caps, Spark expands free broadband
New relief measures for the new outbreak. An interesting sub-plot on network capacity.
Festival organiser unsure about mandatory Covid-19 scanning rules
Obligatory sign-ins will be introduced for busy places and large gatherings.
Where have all the Aucklanders gone?
Despite large numbers seen heading north, Far North locals haven't seen any Aucklanders.
'Substantial mortality': Plan to reopen Australia shredded
Experts say Scott Morrison's plan could lead to a shocking number of deaths.
Derek Cheng: PM needs more certainty on key blind spot before any lockdown move
Even with no more cases, NZ outside Auckland could still be in level 4 beyond Friday.
Delta outbreak: Fatal crash triggers reminder from police
Police are frustrated motorists continue to make non-essential journeys despite lockdown.
Delta diary: Leg spreading, lobsters and a long first week back in level 4
Kim Knight on the first week back in level 4 lockdown.
Property rights trumped pleas from poor on Covid vaccine waiver
New Zealand was worried our companies would lose access to their intellectual property.
Locations of interest list grows to more than 400; seven Covid cases at AUT
Prof Shaun Hendy says NZ dealing with cluster "reaching the upper limit of expectations".
48 new locations of interest include Commercial Bay, art gallery, schools and bus routes
Auckland school, dentist and the NZ School of Tourism are among new locations of interest.
'We might have escaped': Coromandel on tenterhooks
The Coromandel community is cautiously optimistic as they await day-12 test results.
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MIQ temporarily paused amid Delta outbreak
"No rooms will be available to book for a few days," MBIE says.
Does immunity from Pfizer wane? And should MIQ workers get booster shots right now?
Some studies have suggested waning immunity for Pfizer against Delta after several months.
No rent rise freezes, mortgage deferrals 'at this stage'
No sign yet of the mortgage holidays and rent freezes of 2020's lockdown.
PM stands behind 'go hard, go early' elimination strategy
But as the new Delta variant of the virus has emerged, PM says the strategy will change.
'Spread your legs' merchandise on sale after Chris Hipkins' slip-up
The last two Covid pressers have led to many memes — and even merchandise.
Political Roundup: The Government's Covid preparedness under scrutiny
OPINION: In 2021 there are signs that the Government is being judged differently.
How Freightways plans to navigate level 4 lockdown
Freightways made a record profit in 2021 and paid a record high dividend.
Judith Collins sets vaccination target to avoid lockdowns
Judith Collins wants specific vaccine targets, similar to those seen in Australia.
Bloomfield: Wellington Covid-19 cases 'reassuring'
There are eight cases of Covid-19 in the capital.
Worst-case scenario: Can economy cope if we can't eliminate Delta?
New forecast: What happens to jobs, GDP and interest rates if elimination doesn't work?
Some Metlifecare village staff, residents isolating
"A lot more risk of the pandemic this time": Metlifecare chief executive Earl Gasparich.
Pandemic doesn't faze developer of $35m Epsom apartments
"We'll get straight back into it as soon as we can" - Andrew Lamont on show suite.
Level 4 extension no surprise, schools ready for long haul
But high school wants to know urgently what will happen with NCEA credits.
NZ's lockdown extended until midnight Friday; Auckland's for longer
Today the country recorded the highest number of daily cases in more than a year.
South Island 'fortress' still locked down
100-plus contacts in the South Island mean it is deemed too soon to come out of level 4.