600 people have already been swabbed at the Ōtara testing station today, but that’s a quiet day for the centre. Video / Miriam Burrell

24 August 2021 There are 41 new Covid-19 cases in the community today, bringing the total since the outbreak began to 148.

Wastewater testing could also be used to rule out infection in the South Island: Expert.

The DHB could not provide an exact number of cancer treatments deferred under lockdown.

When everything's shut, there's not a lot to do except to take the dog for a walk.

She said the number of new infections yesterday was not unexpected.

There are now 107 cases in the latest outbreak.

The marae swung into action as soon as lockdown was announced a week ago.

Prof Shaun Hendy says NZ dealing with cluster "reaching the upper limit of expectations".

Some studies have suggested waning immunity for Pfizer against Delta after several months.

High living costs in cities pushing some beneficiaries into sex work, advocate says.

Today the country recorded the highest number of daily cases in more than a year.

One Aucklander said her food box was stolen from the porch with 8 minutes of delivery.

August 23 2021 New Zealand will stay in alert level 4 lockdown until at least midnight on Friday, and Auckland will stay locked down until at least midnight on Tuesday next week. Earlier today it was announced there are now 107 Covid cases in NZ.

Hospitals are far more prepared than last year to combat the added pressure, experts say.

We've had whipped coffee and banana bread, could this be the latest lockdown food fad?

Officials trying to reach two people as source investigation at Crowne Plaza continues.

Silver lining in lockdown for bilingual fitness classes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Thieves are targeting the cars of frontline health workers at Auckland Hospital.

Our bones generate dialled-down protection that could last for decades, studies find.

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed in Sunday's 1pm press conference that it was acceptable to drive to a nearby spot for exercise. Video / Ministry of Health

"Small serial spillers" with an insatiable appetite for playtime can be hard to entertain.

It used to be that each village had an idiot but now those village idiots converge online.

One new case is in Wellington, the others are in Auckland.

The peak in cases is not expected until early this week.

Covid restrictions have had an impact on the flu, but that may change when borders reopen.

There are 21 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, bringing the total number of people infected in the outbreak to 72. One million New Zealanders are now fully vaccinated.

It's not surprising you're so tired – there's actually a biological reason why.

NZ should consider pausing international flights while it tackles outbreak, experts say.