Covid-19: 825 new cases in NSW, Victoria records 61
Fears are growing that lockdown will be implemented until next year in Victoria.
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Wellington leaders urge vaccination uptake, airport on standby
There are three Covid cases and seven potential exposure sites in Wellington.
Māori King's commemoration: Koroneihana 2021 moved online
The annual celebration commemorating the Māori monarch Kiingi Tuheitia VII begins today.
RNZ reporter attacked by Covid-denier as 'anger and misinformation' grow
Opinion: "There is more animosity towards the government and media this time around."
'Things will get worse before they get better' - Deputy PM on latest cases, defends Govt response to testing delays
There are now more than 210 locations of interest as NZ spends the weekend in lockdown.
Covid hush back in Dunedin
If a lone tumbleweed had drifted across Dunedin’s George St yesterday, it would not have seemed out of place. Video / ODT
'Mind-blowing': Family offered $500 refund on $3k holiday home booking
Property manager's lack of flexibility "truly unethical and mind-blowing".
Locations of interest/visits pass 200 - Akl to Welly flight, Porirua sushi shop, Johnsonville Countdown
There are more than 200 visits to location and with more expected to be listed today.
'Alarm bells': 11yo girl approached by lockdown scammer
Scam reports are up 74%, sextortion 35%, objectionable material 66% during lockdowns.
Whanganui health workers abused at testing stations
"These guys are putting their own lives at risk to protect the community."
Covid-19: Avondale College choir attended Rotorua singing gala
Some 350 students attended the events; asked to keep eye out for symptoms in meantime.
Kiwi chefs share must-try recipes to make this lockdown
Tired of your lockdown recipes? Award-winning chefs share some fresh inspiration.
Lockdown with kids: 10 ideas for keeping everyone entertained
Rather than being "stuck at home", we have the opportunity to hunker down with our kids.
Nation of Debt: New Zealand's great borrowing blowout
The housing boom and Crown borrowing have seen NZ's debt balloon - should we be worried?
Steven Joyce: This time, let's try a little humility
Talk of 'elimination' has bred smugness. Now it's time for new thinking on Covid.
John Roughan: Why the Covid jab will not eliminate lockdown
OPINION: No other Western country is following an elimination strategy.
Kaitaia pair arrested after supermarket face mask fracas
Charges are threatening behaviour, disorderly behaviour, not following Covid-19 direction.
Covid-19: Should we vaccinate all children against Delta?
NZ's approved the vaccine for use in people as young as 12. Should all kids get the shot?
Claire Trevett: Govt caught short in planning for Delta lockdown
Despite the warnings Delta was inevitable, how ready was the Govt with its lockdown plan?
Why there's concern over ICU capacity amid Covid Delta outbreak
'We are regularly at capacity and need to cancel planned surgery,'' one DHB has warned.
What happened after UK dropped all Covid-19 restrictions
One month on, the United Kingdom's results provide valuable lessons.
Editorial: Good start to huge Delta challenge
Editorial: Wide geographical spread of cluster cases has been alarming.
Steve Braunias: The secret diary of Billy Te Kahika
OPINION: Lockdown gives failed politician and conspiracy theorist a platform.
Auckland Uni student tests positive for Covid, cases at two big schools
Two big schools and the University of Auckland linked to Covid cases.
Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Nationwide lockdown extended
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Second big corporate hit by Covid exposure event scare - 1000 nationwide attendees alerted
People at the Auckland event last Friday came from around the country.
Hilary Barry leaves Seven Sharp 'in a hurry' after link to Covid exposure event
Up to a 1000 people were at the event. They heard today a bar worker is Covid-19 positive.
'I truly hate lockdown': Meet the man behind the 'NZ Lockdown Memes' account
He has a good reason to hate lockdown, even though it made him a viral success.
Pfizer vaccine declines faster than AZ, study finds
New Zealand is solely using the Pfizer jab at this point.
'We apologise': Children turned away from Rotorua vaccination site
On Thursday the Prime Minister announced 12 to 15-year-olds can be vaccinated.
Countdown to make nationwide cut in opening hours, plus temporary store closures
Some people hoping to fit in a late-night shopping visit might need to revise their plans.
Nurses who live with close contacts asked to work
Nurses at Auckland hospitals are being called in to work due to severe staff shortages.
Small businesses facing perfect storm
SMEs facing the perfect storm, amid the lockdown extension.