New cluster now at 78 after 5 new cases; lift possible source of case
All new cases are related to the community cluster in Auckland.
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Focus Live: Five more cases of Covid-19 in NZ
There are five more cases of Covid-19 today. Four are in Auckland and the one remaining is related to the Tokoroa case. Video / Pool
Residents warned after Covid case in Auckland apartment complex
'All other residents in both buildings are considered 'casual contacts'.'
Sick overstayers avoid testing for fear of deportation
Authorities assure complete confidence at testing and no information will be passed on.
Girl's grief-stricken whānau granted exemption to take her body through Auckland
Tangiwai Wilson died suddenly at her home in Hamilton early on Tuesday morning.
Waiting times down at Covid-19 Auckland checkpoints
More motorists are turning up to road blocks in Auckland with the documents needed.
Live: Govt admits concerns over airline crew at border; new details of mystery Rydges case
Winston Peters says the mystery case is another border breach.
Watch: Hotel resident confronts staffer over flight crew staying in the building
The ministry earlier shut it down as an isolation facility because of full-time residents
IPO on the cards for medicinal cannabis company Rua Bioscience
People may have an opportunity to invest in the medicinal cannabis company this year.
Australia opens doors to students, NZ stays closed
NZ quarantine hotels are full, but South Australia has room for 300 students.
Thousands of nurses working at medical centres across NZ to walk off job
The one-day strike is set for Thursday September 3.
Covid-positive hotel worker with cough passed health check; 13 new cases today
A Covid-19 case has emerged that appears to be unconnected to the South Auckland cluster.
'Send police my way': Man behind an isolation breach rumour speaks
He claimed a family member at the centre of the new cluster had entered managed isolation.
Bloomfield: Americold unlikely the source of new cluster
A worker at the Rydges Hotel in Auckland is not linked to the existing August cluster.
Managed isolation hotel worker tests positive for Covid-19, not linked to cluster
The man's results indicate his case is not linked to the community cluster.
Collins intends to prove Ardern 'entirely wrong' in Parliament today
Collins and many of her National MPs are back in Parliament.
Close contact's Covid test shambles - sick student's five days of stress
Sick student still waiting for results five days after being tested for virus.
Worker has faith in port testing systems
It comes after more than 3000 people presented for testing last week.
'We are now technically an island ': Concern as lockdown cuts Northland off
A Northland mayor is calling on the government to help after the region was cut off.
Teuila Fuatai: Vitriol harms Pasifika as much as Covid
COMMENT: South Auckland and its communities are at the centre of the current cluster.
Bloomfield on border testing: 'There isn't a failure here'
But he did accept there had been miscommunication with Ardern and those on the ground.
Avondale College student tests positive for Covid-19
Close contacts of the student have been contacted directly by the principal.
Warning to Waiheke day trippers: 'I'll see you at the wharf with my pitchfork'
Waiheke Islanders don't want Aucklanders - and their covid - on their slice of paradise.
Cluster linked to several schools; Coolstore a key focus in outbreak - Health Minister
The latest case is a student from AUT, who started experiencing symptoms on the weekend.
'Patients will die': Fears over colonoscopy delays
Bowel Cancer NZ says Covid's return will worsen already dangerous backlogs.
13 new cases: 'Vile slurs' - social media warnings after family targeted; coolstore the best lead in outbreak
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Focus Live: 13 new Covid-19 cases and a social media warning
There are 13 new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand - 12 in the community and one in isolation. And New Zealanders were today given a strong warning not to trust unverified information they may read on social media.
Winston Peters maintains border breach led to NZ outbreak
New Zealand First leader stands by claims there is a border security issue.
Mandatory masks? Health Minister not ruling out mass masking
It could soon be illegal for Aucklanders not to wear masks in public.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Govt failed to prepare for return of Covid
COMMENT: This week we watched health authorities fail at virtually every task.
Covid complacency unmasked: Masks should be mandatory - expert
"This is 99 per cent the Government's responsibility to get right," expert says.
Seven new Covid cases today - 6 linked to cluster, 1 being investigated
Hipkins said this morning the new cases all appear to be linked to the Auckland cluster.
Auckland quarantine hotel evacuated after fire alarm goes off
Questions were asked at the 1pm press conference about the evacuation.
Focus Live: Seven new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand
There are seven new cases of Covid-19 today. All are in the community and there are no cases in managed isolation. Six cases are linked to the Auckland cluster and one case is being investigated. Video / Chris Tarpey