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The number of possible cases is unnerving, given the number of super-spreader venues.
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Long queues at testing stations on day one of level 4 lockdown
It was slow going getting a test on the first day of the new nationwide level 4 lockdown.
Supermarket shelves bare, large turnout at testing centre in Christchurch
One man said he had been waiting in line for about two and a half hours.
Kiwis rush to supermarkets despite pleas not to panic-buy
People are being urged not to panic buy groceries this evening after lockdown announced.
Fixing the ferries: Ambitious plans for harbour transport
Auckland's ferry services are due for a shakeup with new contracts and new vessels.
Auckland house prices: Find out your suburb's likely valuation
Auckland Council will reveal its council valuations in October. Get an early peek here.
Contractor in hospital after electric shock at naval base
Navy Occupational Safety and Health are investigating and WorkSafe has also been informed.
Navy sailor's two years' detention for sex attacks on colleagues
Man was earlier found guilty of sex attacks on three female colleagues.
Heritage groups fight Govt in villas v apartments battle
The battle lines are being drawn in the balance between intensification and heritage.
Auckland Council backs controversial plan for apartments to replace villas
About 30,000 character houses are in the path of the Government's intensification rules.
Court martial: Sailor accused of preying on comrades
'What you did last night wasn't cool': Sailor accused of targeting three female comrades.
'Are you from here?': Incident at Devonport Primary School fair sparks investigation
A 21-year-old man was reportedly told he could not buy food at the fair.
Easter chocolate eggs: What's the supply situation like this year?
After both a shortage and glut of chocolate eggs last year, Easter trade is looking good.
Artist happy with new home for his albatross sculpture
The sculpture has been remodelled at a cost of $265,000.
Cyclist dies in truck crash on Lake Rd, Auckland
Part of Lake Road in Belmont is closed while emergency services respond.
Weather forecast brings high hopes for this weekend's Prada Cup racing
North-easterly winds expected to hit Saturday afternoon.
'Blatant racism': Pacific Island workers abused on the street
'On which level do you guys think it's okay to say this?'
Racist taunt shocks North Shore Māori mum
Meng Foon says the incident strengthens the need for laws against hate speech.
Restaurateur's shock death: 'A freight train of a man'
The owner of 14 restaurants died from a heart attack after playing soccer this week.
One of Auckland's worst traffic bottlenecks gets a $47m solution - but locals still aren't happy
Controversial solution to Lake Rd opposed by over half of locals, and won't add lanes.
What does a 78-year-old President mean for the world? Wisdom, empathy and calm, older Kiwis say
'Biden's only 78, he's just a young man full of energy and vision', says Kiwi actress, 93.
'You let Zach down': Defence Force fined $288,000 over diver's death
"No words can describe the grief, pain and suffering I feel," fiancee says.
Delays averted after barge fixed, ferries resume
Stanley Bay services have been cancelled, passengers told to take the Devonport ferry.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Photos show arrest of teen for allegedly pointing toy pistol at people
The photos from the scene show the arrest and the toy weapon.
Boy referred to Youth Aid for allegedly pointing toy pistol at people on North Shore
The boy was found on a bus carrying a toy pistol he bought earlier in the day.
'Wolf' century-old cottage upgraded to 2020 building standards
Wolfkamp's 'paws' were so sore that he had to pack them in ice at night.
Lake Rd traffic woes: Plan to upgrade Devonport's only road in and out rejected
It's due for final approval but AT says it may be tricky after local board voted no.
'No fine will make things right': Widow's long fight for justice over swimmer's death
The well-respected high school teacher died after being struck by a boat while swimming.
Auckland ferry issues continue as Covid-19 delays public transport review
Ferry commuters have to wait even longer for a resolution to ferry woes.
S**** towns? No way - a charming road-trip through small-town New Zealand
Finding the beauty in the small, the rural and the unexpected.
Troubled waters: Auckland ferry's 7 collisions and $155k fine
The remarkable aspect of the latest proceeding is it once again involved the same ferry.
Woman in Auckland ferry crash may never recover from head injury: Fullers to pay $155k
In a first for a maritime case, the judge made a work health and safety project order.