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Editorial: Another lockdown buzz-killer - but we have to get through it
EDITORIAL: At least we know there is light at the end of the tunnel with the vaccine.
Now there's a Case O - new community Covid case announced
A new community case of Covid-19 was announced just before 6pm.
IRD website down, businesses can't apply for Covid support payment
IRD says maintenance finished early.
Claire Trevett: When will Ardern's patience with rule-breakers wear thin?
Is Jacinda Ardern at the point she may need to be less forgiving of the rule breakers?
Big events, concerts and festivals cancelled after new lockdown
Big events like The Auckland Lantern Festival cancelled as Auckland is in level 3.
No new community cases; Ardern warns 'Covid kills'
The lockdown measures are to save lives, PM says.
Minister under fire for going to Parker fight after Cabinet call
Minister Willie Jackson was on the lockdown Cabinet call, then went back to the boxing.
Anger at breach, fears about 'conspiracy theories' during lockdown
Slippery virus has community crestfallen, but principal calls for focus in latest battle.
'S***ty thing to do': Dr Siouxsie Wiles blasts fleeing Aucklanders
Dr Siouxsie Wiles has stern words for Aucklanders leaving town during alert level 3.
Hipkins hints South Aucklanders will get vaccine first
National's Judith Collins has called on South Aucklanders to receive the vaccine first.
Case M: All we know about new case and locations of interest
People at these locations should get tested and isolate if symptoms develop.
'Major blow': Return to level 3 will hit business hard
Auckland firms will be greatly affected by the return to trading restrictions.
Lockdown: Queues forming, motorists turned away at Auckland border checkpoints
Motorists without travel exemptions have already been turned away.
Round the Bays off, cricket moved, America's Cup dates under review: What lockdown means for sport
A busy week of sport has been turned on its head following the Government announcement.
Why Govt resorted to another snap lockdown: Experts react
The Government had little option but to lockdown Auckland, experts say.
Covid-19: Here are the rules of alert level 3 and 2 lockdown
Auckland is now at alert level 3, while the rest of New Zealand is at alert level 2.
Outdoor or indoors? Rules on smoking areas at bars could tighten after vaping law
The Ministry of Health wants feedback on how to define a non-smoking area.
Kerre McIvor: Latest Covid outbreak reveals gaping holes in Govt's strategy
OPINION: 'Be Kind'? How about 'Be Responsible or Suffer the Consequences'?
Ngāti Maru signs $30 million settlement with Crown
More than 150 years since the raupatu of half of the iwi's land, the Crown has apologised.
Covid-19: One new case in managed isolation
There is one new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation - but none in the community.
Hello Raro: Travel bubble preparation with Cook Islands nears completion
Cooks tick last boxes for quarantine-free travel, NZ travel agents start selling packages.
Kate MacNamara: The Government's Holiday Act hangover
Efforts to help employees could force businesses to reconsider their labour requirements.
Ardern's frustration and warning over non-compliant Covid contacts
The PM has a warning to people who have been told to isolate but ignore the advice.
New Covid community case worked at KFC; PM 'frustrated'
The latest community case is a household contact of other confirmed cases.
Prime Minister unveils plan to save Māui dolphin
Today's special announcement is years in the making.
'Kiwis can't outbid Kāinga Ora:' Govt grilled over $750m house-buying bill
National revealed $750m was spent by Govt on buying homes to provide state houses.
Discredited former MP's $10k expense bill in final months in office
Some $5800 was spent on taxis, ubers and hire cars in his final months as an MP.
'Unfair' immigration policy keeping 1100 families separated but Government doesn't expect a quick fix
Neethu Johnly hasn't seen her young daughter for more than a year.
Bridges apologises to Mallard for calling him a 'twat'
He won't admit to using the word: "I said a lot yesterday. I can't remember everything".
No new community cases of Covid, 'no need' to raise alert level
Half of all Papatoetoe High School students have been retested - all negative so far.
Collins attempts to pull Bridges into line over 'wokester' attack on Police boss
Party leader has made it clear that National "does not attack commissioners".
Ardern 'surprised' at $12k bill for Winston Peters' farewell bash
PM was at the event and said it was "standard" and not "a stand out by any stretch".
Auckland's move to alert level 1: What it means
From midnight large scale events are back on the agenda once again.