Covid cases reported in Wellington; North Shore Hospital patient infected
Experts say the Government is likely to extend the nationwide lockdown today.
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CRL boss Sean Sweeney said the lockdown will have a significant impact on the project.
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Second time around: Three small-town perspectives on lockdown 2.0
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Liam Dann: How long can the economy survive in lockdown?
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Ross Stitt: NZ can't be held hostage by the vaccine-averse
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Northcote College student confirmed as having virus.
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Police arrest more lockdown protesters, non-mask wearers
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Market close: NZ sharemarket posts biggest daily rise this year
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Foodstuffs to give 10% bonus to essential staff
Its workers nationwide will receive a bonus to their hours worked while in alert level 4.
Lockdown loophole: Locals worried as Aucklanders book holiday homes
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National and Act call for Parliament to return under lockdown
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The real reason NSW cases are exploding
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New York Times: Some scientists say not everyone needs a booster shot.