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The number of people aged over 65 contracting the virus is also rising in the region.
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Seven new Covid-19 cases in managed isolation
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Small number of religious leaders against Covid-19 safety measures, need to follow rules: MP
MP Michael Wood praises Mt Roskill church for working closely with authorities.
Rydges Hotel worker may have caught virus using the same lift positive case used
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Snowplanet casual worker tests positive for Covid-19
The worker had not been at Snowplanet for 5 days before the positive test, company says.
NZ Couriers drivers placed into self isolation after contact with Americold
Two drivers who delivered to workplace linked to Covid-19 go into isolation.
Man accused of fleeing isolation to visit supermarket appears in court
Davinder Singh has appeared at the Auckland District Court.
'Shell-shocked': Locked out of NZ, away from pregnant wife
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Kiwi companies prepare for possible second wave as households urged to stock face masks.
Covid-19: Mystery surrounds recent cases - here's why officials say risks are low
Authorities investigating after three passengers leave NZ and test positive to Covid-19.
Hair-raising skydive raises money for cancer support group
Jake Komen's efforts to raise money for cancer support went into free-fall yesterday.
Worker who lost fingers packing pet food wins court payout
Bay of Plenty woman packing dried pet food had her fingers burnt and crushed.
'NZ out of step': Expert urges use of face masks at airports after new coronavirus cases
A top epidemiologist says all airport staff should be wearing face masks.
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The Reids faced an anxious choice going into lockdown - give birth at home or in hospital.
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Elderly pedestrian hit by car in Hamilton on Tuesday has died
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Lockdown stress: Free mental health services roll out to more districts
Government inject further $40 million into free mental health services.