Case numbers hit an record high in Auckland yesterday. Is level 2 still weeks away?

GP's post sparked a highly polarising response from the Methven community online.

Auckland woman at centre of Northland border beach allegations speaks out.

A Kmart in Napier is the regions first location of interest.

The unexpected demand for the vaccine was prompted by the Delta outbreak in August.

So far the health system is coping, but it is making plans in case numbers surge.

October 21 2021 There are 102 Covid-19 cases in the community today - the highest daily number since the coronavirus pandemic hit our shores last year.

Iwi and Māori health providers are drawing up their own vaccination plan.

Employer is disputing Health ministry's claim that a positive case is an essential worker.

Te Awamutu's latest location of interest has been released.

Senior high school students will be back on college grounds from next week.

Eighty-eight per cent have had their first dose, up from 86 per cent at the last update.

There still remains no clarity as to whether the person lives on Waiheke Island or not.

October 20 2021 The number of new Covid-19 cases dropped to 60 today but Dr Ashley Bloomfield warns that infections are likely to keep rising. Fifty-six of the new cases are in Auckland and four are in Waikato.

Up until now health workers have had to compete with others to get into the country.

They met officials yesterday to push for air monitoring to keep Covid-19 at bay.

Auckland hairdressers and barbers say they need more targeted financial support.

The Māori Party co-leader says Māori are being "left for last" in the Delta outbreak.

There are six Covid-19 cases in Te Awamutu today.

Auckland has seen a surge in Covid cases with 94 reported today - the highest daily number since the pandemic arrived in this country in March last year. A total of 87 are in Auckland and seven in Waikato.

Hibiscus Coast residents unofficially told that a local has tested positive for Covid-19.

Vaccine targets on Friday to move to the new normal will aim at leaving no groups behind.

An Anytime Fitness outdoor class has been added to the locations of interest list.

October 18 2021 Auckland will stay at level 3 with existing restrictions for the at least two weeks. In Northland will move to level 2 at 11.59pm on Tuesday 19 October. The rest of New Zealand will remain at level 2.

All staff at the retirement village are now being tested for Covid.

The PM's visit included a stop at a Tui Ora pop-up clinic at Paritutu Bowling Club.

Despite Saturday's vax boost, modeller fears tracing collapse may spell longer lockdown.

The Mesh Down Under support group has grown to more than 1000 members

'What a slap in the face to everyone doing their part.'