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Decision to go ahead with events 'not prudent', expert says
Organisers of events in Auckland last night said news of new case came too late to cancel.
Covid case mystery: What is the missing link in the new community infection?
Officials are investigating how the virus jumped from NZDF workers to an AUT student.
Grieving UK family whose son died tragically given exemption to enter NZ
A UK family who pleaded to come to NZ after the death of their son have been allowed in.
Focus Live: Two community Covid cases - one an Auckland student with no link to border
There is a new community Covid-19 case in Auckland with no link to the border, Covid Response Minister Chris Hipkins says.
Consent for Cadbury factory demolition granted
The old Cadbury factory can be demolished to make way for a new hospital.
Police investigating after 'super spreader' Covid threat to exams
Police are looking into claims from a person claiming they want spread Covid-19.
Man in MIQ 'blown away' seeing staff only wearing surgical masks
PPE gear in MIQ NZ is sub-par, according to an medical expert from Britain.
Local Focus: Covid card experiment underway in Ngongotahā
Te Arawa's Covid card has the potential to save lives. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ashley Bloomfield turns down NZTV award nomination
The move has crushed Bloomfield's fans - among them Hilary Barry.
Covid-19: Sigh of relief for towns as casual contact tests negative
The person was on same flight as infected Defence Force staffer, went to Kawhia meeting.
Covid-19: Experts want new border system given green light
"Traffic-light" system would mean quarantine-free travel from Australia, red light for US.
Auckland Airport deep cleaned after visit by Covid-19 infected person
Auckland Airport's domestic terminal carried out a deep clean overnight.
Covid-19 contact tracing cards go live in Ngongotahā
More than 1100 people have signed up for the trial.
Covid-19 case flew Auckland to Wellington on Thursday; 1300 Defence staff to work from home
Seventh time in just over three months that virus has been contracted in an MIQ facility.
NZ man stranded overseas, faces loss of arm after being turned down for MIQ
The man faces permanent loss of movement in his left arm if it is not treated properly.
Covid 19 community outbreak: 25 in isolation after quarantine worker case
Health Ministry also reveals historical case - early last month from London via Singapore.
Revealed: Which DHBs have toughened cataract surgery thresholds
Each DHB sets its own threshold for surgery - find out how yours compares.
New Covid-19 community case visited Auckland CBD tapas bar and bottle shop
Two businesses contacted and notified the positive case visited during infectious period.
PPE did not stop health workers catching Covid-19 from mariners
"We know this virus is tricky and has thwarted our systems before."
Covid-19: Chris Hipkins 'confident but paranoid' about border control measures
Sudima nurses might have been protected from Covid if protocol was to wear N95 masks.
'Huge tension and resentment': Workers speak out over running of managed isolation facility
One worker told Newstalk ZB's Chris Lynch 'powers are paranoid'.
One new Covid-19 case in managed isolation
There is also a historical Covid case to report today.
Bloomfield confirms first health worker case linked to infected Russian seamen
Two health workers in a quarantine facility have tested positive for Covid-19.
Current waits for kids dental checkup 'just too long'
Children classed as low risk for teeth decay could wait two to three years for a checkup.
No voucher, no fly - Managed isolation allocation explained
All you need to know about getting a voucher for managed isolation when you fly to NZ.
Christchurch supermarket open for business after deep clean
The Colombo Street supermarket was closed for deep cleaning last night.
Foreign fishermen to be released from managed isolation starting tomorrow
The Ministry of Health made the announcement today.
'Serious risks' at Auckland public health unit
Specialists say there is little sign of a permanent fix to the degraded national system.
Communication breakdown: Nursing student mistakenly let out of self-isolation early
Pub worker released from self-isolation then ordered back home a day later after mix up.
Covid-shut pub The Malt reopens
The Malt pub in Greenhithe is back in business after Covid-19 forced it shut for 14 days.
Cataracts so bad driving isn't possible - but public system says 'No'
One in four of those declined surgery had sight so bad they couldn't legally drive.
International crews arriving at Auckland and Tauranga ports now face mandatory isolation
But Health Minister Chris Hipkins says the move would halt many ships coming to NZ.
Surgical mesh victim sceptical about ACC action
ACC to assess declined cover for surgical mesh injuries dating back to July 2005.