'A lot of anxiety and concern': 11 confirmed cases now linked to coolstore
Surface testing is underway at the Mt Wellington plant.
Surface testing is underway at the Mt Wellington plant.
Waits for Covid-19 tests lasted up to 12 hours in some cases for desperate Aucklanders.
Covid 19 could have been spreading in the community for weeks, say experts.
"We need all hands on deck - fanau, communities, providers, agencies and Government."
Establishing a Commissioner for the Elderly should be investigated by the Government.
Ministers meeting was 'a mix of disappointment, sadness, bracing for what was next'.
Officials believe the case is one of four positive cases announced on Tuesday.
There are four more probable Covid-19 cases in NZ - all linked to the community based cases revealed last night - as well as one additional case in managed isolation. Video / Chris Tarpey
Two of the new Covid cases travelled to Rotorua while showing virus symptoms and visited tourism spots. People in Rotorua will need to be vigilant, Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said. Video / Chris Tarpey
The identity of the two infected Auckland workplaces remains secret.
The child has been tested but the results have not come back yet.
NZTA warned motorists of delays due to scheduled works.
Experts warn there is likely other active cases of Covid-19 across Auckland.
There are four new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. Auckland is again in lockdown.
'Our message to people living in Auckland is to continue to be vigilant.'
Dr Ashley Bloomfield said there was one new Covid-19 case in managed isolation during an update at Ora Toa Cannons Creek Medical Centre in Porirua. Video / Ministry of Health
Can we continue the run of zero fresh cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand?
Watch: Dr Ashley Bloomfield gets his first Covid-19 swab. Video / Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health says it is an 'eventuality'.
The last case of community transmission was recorded on May 1.
A recent poll shows a drop in those who trust the Government's management of Covid-19.
Dozens have applied for medical exemptions from hotel managed isolation.
As New Zealanders are urged to prepare for an imminent second wave of Covid-19, the country's top health official is demonstrating how to correctly use a face mask on social media this morning.
Low-income Kiwis struggle for good dental care - and dentists need funding to provide it.
National leader has "zero tolerance" towards Covid-19 entering the country.
Housing Minister Megan Woods said the law to charge Kiwis returning to New Zealand has now passed all stages and the fees will come into force mid-August.
Megan Woods will answer questions about charging returnees.
Bloomfield advises Kiwis to stock up on masks in case they're needed.
Region was told it must be able to trace 177 cases a day.
There are no new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said five previously reported cases are now recovered, meaning there are 22 active cases in managed isolation in the country.