Suburb at centre of outbreak hunkers down; long waits for tests
Long queues at Papatoetoe High School testing site this morning.
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Nurse in MIQ hotel reveals tiring conditions for workers
The nurse said she was one of those who were leaving due to overworking.
Locations of interest list grows after second visit to dairy emerges
People visiting a corner dairy in South Auckland on Friday, Saturday asked to be tested.
LSG Sky Chefs employees 'following all the rules' - union
The Government is considering expanding mandatory testing to more workers near the border.
Covid-19: What you need to know as the lockdown continues
Any change to alert levels won't be announced until Wednesday afternoon.
Seaside village 'cut off' after shock Covid checkpoint shift; Mayor calls for change
There's no way out of Port Waikato unless you're "brave and hardy".
Concerns over lack of mask wearing at Auckland Airport
Epidemiologist Michael Baker said the rules are too 'ambiguous' around wearing masks.
Calls to Healthline quadruple
Calls to Healthline have quadrupled since news of the country moving up alert levels.
Focus Live: No new community cases today, first vaccine doses have arrived
PM Jacinda Ardern and director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield this afternoon gave an update on the three Valentine's Day cases, all of which are within one family.
No new Covid community cases; Six contacts of Akl family test negative
The community cases plunged Auckland into a 72-hour lockdown.
Watch: Government keeping 'an open mind' to latest source of outbreak - Verrall
The minister and infectious diseases expert encourages anyone with symptoms to get tested.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Kiwis urged to use Covid tracer app as latest cases admit not being regular users
The latest outbreak is a reminder for people to use the Covid-19 tracer app, experts say.
New Plymouth mayor urges residents to get tested
Neil Holdom also wants people to stop being complacent with scanning in.
Covid-infected student was in school for one or two days, principal says
Principal says the community's response was anxiety and worry.
Covid 19: Here are the rules of alert level 3 and 2 lockdown
Auckland is now in alert level 3, while the rest of New Zealand is in alert level 2.
'Police will turn you back' - Mayor's warning to Aucklanders fleeing lockdown
Goff says he will be speaking to the Government on support needed with recovery.
Live: Auckland at level 3; rest of NZ at 2 - what you need to know
A sudden and dramatic change in NZ's alert levels after three positive cases.
Focus Live: Auckland shifted to Alert Level 3, rest of NZ to level 2
After three community cases were announced in Auckland, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that the region will shift to alert level 3 and the rest of NZ to alert level 2 from 11.59pm Sunday. Video / Ministry of Health
Covid-19: Covid patient dies in hospital, two new cases in MIQ
Investigations after person with Covid dies after hospital admission for another condition
Lockdown mums left frightened, alone in hospital with calls for help unanswered
Medication wasn't given on time or was left out of reach, the women say.
Focus Live: Covid-19 vaccine arrives in NZ next week
The Covid-19 vaccine will be given to border workers from Saturday of next week, PM Jacinda Ardern told reporters today.
'Tired and stressed' MIQ nurses warn 'we're going to get sloppy'
The MIQ nurses said they feel they are "drowning" do to understaffing and pay issues.
Superyacht city: Who'll be watching America's Cup in style
Who'll be out watching the America's Cup on a superyacht and what will it cost?
Women who gave birth in lockdown felt 'abandoned, alone and devastated'
"I cried the whole night," one new mother said of her hospital stay.
$100k a month to stay alive: Uni lecturer's fight for survival
Two weeks ago she was healthy, now she needs a huge sum just to stay alive.
Focus Live: New Hamilton Covid-19 community case
Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay said the public health risk was low but the Ministry was "scratching our heads a little" on the cases linked to the Pullman Hotel. Video / Ministry of Health
Family member of Covid community cases tests positive
The new case has been isolating since last week.
Focus Live: Dr Ashley Bloomfield on the Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Dr Ashley Bloomfield said the Covid vaccine was still due in New Zealand by the end of March, but officials were ready to start jabs sooner if the stock arrived earlier.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern reveals Covid-19 vaccine timeline
Medsafe has conditionally approved the Pfizer vaccine for use in New Zealand and the first Kiwis to get it will be MIQ workers and their families.
Three new Covid cases in MIQ
The Ministry of Health says there are no new cases in the community.
'Safer but still alert': Immuno-compromised woman on a post-vaccine world
The Pfizer vaccine is one step closer to being approved for New Zealand.
Covid survivors speak of long-term effects
Covid-19 after-effects can include brain fog, fatigue, breathlessness and aches and pains.
Parents who decline vaccinations for kids - highest/lowest regions revealed
A Covid-19 vaccine information campaign will start this month.