'Ploughing ahead': Govt says it will move Auckland out of lockdown; experts want a rethink
But the move down alert levels in Auckland may look a bit different to before.
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Auckland cluster: Virus tests may delay reopening of top Auckland girls school
A St Cuthbert's sports team is being tested after playing against a MAGS team.
Auckland lockdown lifts tonight: 13 new cases, 11 in the community
There are now 133 cases linked to Auckland cluster and 18 to Mt Roskill "mini-cluster".
Editorial: The quagmire of political advertising
Editorial: Seeing is believing, unless it's a dodgy promotion for a political party.
Experts' virus warning: Auckland not ready to move out of level 3
'If you can work at home, you should continue to do so for the next few weeks.'
Health teams completed 200 tests linked to evangelical church cluster
Earlier in the week, officials reported up to 400 people were at church wedding.
Six months with Covid: The inside story of NZ's extraordinary fight
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'Malicious': US Ambassador hits back at claims he dodged NZ isolation
He had recently returned from the US. So how did the US ambassador bypass NZ quarantine?
'Chase is a living time bomb. He can go into cardiac arrest at any time'
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36 hours to ... freedom? Why Aucklanders won't recognise this new level 2
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'Alert level 2.5': Expert calls for masks at schools and workplaces
Dr Michael Baker wants wider mask use than public transport, but not all experts agree.
iPhone users report trouble with NZ Covid Tracer App
The NZ Covid Tracer app hasn't been scanning diary entries for some iPhone users.
Focus Live: 12 new cases of Covid-19 in NZ, 11 in hospital
Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Director of Public Health Caroline McElnay revealed there are 12 new cases of Covid-19 and urged anyone in Auckland that has symptoms to get tested today or this weekend. Video / Pool
Up for auction: Artwork features Ardern and Bloomfield as superheroes
You could score an original art piece featuring Dr Ashley Bloomfield as Superman.
Staffer at Govt agency helping lead fight against Covid-19 tests positive
Auckland MBIE office to get "thorough clean".
Auckland schools to re-open Monday despite fresh transmission fears
Another high school pupil tested positive on Thursday but classes are back Monday.
$300 instant fines for no mask on buses, trains
About 600 people have been connected to the 'mini cluster'.
Up in smoke: Cigarette sales plunge by almost 200 million a year
About 2132 million cigarettes were sold last year - 193 million fewer than 2018.
Kathy Spencer: Health sector review won't help Canterbury DHB
Comment: Shuffling people from one agency to another is hugely costly and doesn't help.
Your chance to win a lunch date with Dr Bloomfield closes tonight
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Focus Live: 7 new cases of Covid-19 and mask rules outlined
Health Minister Chris Hipkins and Director of Public Health Caroline McElnay revealed there are seven new cases of Covid-19 in NZ and outlined mandatory mask wearing rules starting Monday. Video / Pool
Masks mandatory from Monday: Everything you need to know
Not wearing a mask on public transport punishable by $300 infringement notice.
Community work for isolation booze run
Queenstown man sentenced to 40 hours' community service, must pay $1000 for TV damage.
Analysis | Why it's time for a more strategic approach to Covid-19
COMMENT: NZ has done a good job reacting to Covid, now we must manage it constructively.
Pacific people with expired visas 'reluctant' to get tested for Covid-19
Concerns info will be sent to Immigration keeping Pacific people from taking Covid tests.
Where NZ's border quarantine system went wrong
COMMENT: It is time for a greater focus on systems of local decision-making.
Bloomfield blames advice for blocking bank bid
Health boss says no one told him banks had been allowed to operate in earlier lockdown.
Son of dying dad: Govt needs to show more compassion on exemptions
Two people who rushed home to be with dying relatives share their isolation experiences.
Five new virus cases and new 'mini-cluster' - wedding guests on alert
Ashley Bloomfield says a 'mini-cluster' has been identified
Focus Live: Five new cases of Covid-19 in NZ - Three people in a critical condition in hospital
Dr Ashley Bloomfield and Chris Hipkins revealed that cases from services and a wedding at a Mt Roskill church are not related to the main Auckland cluster. Video / Pool
Community testing must continue long-term, GPs warn
It is time to think about keeping testing numbers up when the alert levels go down - GPs.
The Road Ahead: The missing piece in our Covid-19 puzzle
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'Cruel' and 'inhumane' mental health treatment: Chief Ombudsman calls for action
Seclusion rooms used as bedrooms when unit was over capacity, shocking report reveals.
Around 70 deportations and 50 orders served since March
Overstayer facing deportation says there are no flights for him to leave NZ.