Genomic tracing: Scientist trying to solve NZ's new cluster puzzle
Four cases at centre of outbreak don't seem to be linked to earlier cases, says scientist.
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Don't dream it's over: Aucklanders not optimistic level 3 lifts today
Most Aucklanders seem to believe the level 3 lockdown will be extended tonight.
Covid coolstore cluster: Staffer who tested positive worked night shift
Health officials are scrambling to trace the source of original infection.
Derek Cheng: Jacinda Ardern won't ease restrictions if she wants to be cautious
It would be devastating to ease Auckland's lockdown lite and later be hit by new clusters.
'Huge risk' people won't trust Covid-19 vaccines - expert
Fears about the safety of a Covid-19 vaccine could put people off receiving it.
Why NZ needs to ramp up genome sequencing to trace source of new outbreak
The Conversation: Ministry of Health should make genetic sequencing mandatory. Here's why.
'Beyond grim': Thousands cancel hotel bookings
The workforce at hotels has halved already and worse could follow.
Return of a Covid cluster - NZ to learn lockdown fate at 5.30pm Friday
Today's results reveal the first trends from mass testing.
'Worth staying home for': Kiwis review NZ Covid-19 updates 'season 2'
The 'unexpected' second season of the television series has come with mixed reviews.
Focus Live: 13 new Covid cases in Auckland - all will go into quarantine
There are 13 new Covid cases in Auckland and they all will now go into quarantine. All of the 13 cases are linked to the original four confirmed cases from the new outbreak in South Auckland. Video / Chris Tarpey
Full lockdown or freedom in Auckland: PM, Bloomfield and Cabinet to decide
'We round up sheep, we don't round up people,' says health boss Ashley Bloomfield.
Aucklanders stopped from leaving the region
Aucklanders are being sent home if they try to cross the borders without valid reasons.
Quarter-of-a-million children home from school in Auckland
Auckland schools say they are ready to return to home learning, but kids may fall behind.
Coromandel roads and supermarkets heaving again
"They put the road blocks in at lunchtime the next day - really?" - Coromandel Mayor.
Collins calls for Ardern to stop making Covid announcements
National leader Judith Collins is calling for the election to be postponed.
Cafe praised for honesty after being visited by family with Covid
Two people with Covid-19 visited several businesses in Rotorua at the weekend.
No roadblocks, no cops as man escapes from Auckland
'Got out of Auckland, no border stops at all.'
Pasifika communities warned to prepare for Covid outbreak
"We need all hands on deck - fanau, communities, providers, agencies and Government."
Auckland high school student tests positive for Covid - parents, staff alerted
"We have already notified the students and staff who are considered close contacts."
Mosque shooting victims, relatives in NZ isolation ahead of sentencing
More than 50 people have arrived in NZ ahead of the gunman's court appearance.
Covid-19: Infected worker directly handled frozen goods
Coolstore worker handled frozen goods but was on sick leave before testing positive.
The PM's six hours that led to Auckland's lockdown
Ministers meeting was 'a mix of disappointment, sadness, bracing for what was next'.
National under fire for 'nonsense' theory
What did Jacinda Ardern know about the Covid-19 cases and when? PM responds.
Lockdown exodus - police turn around 30-40 vehicles at checkpoints
Thames-Coromandel Mayor Sandra Goudie hopes people fleeing don't have Covid-19.
Four more 'probables' linked to community Covid cases
All are linked to the community-based cases revealed last night.
Focus Live: Four more probable cases linked to Wednesday's community Covid-19 cases
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
Focus Live: Judith Collins calls for election to be delayed
National leader Judith Collins has called for the election to be delayed. She called on PM Jacinda Ardern to shift the election "until a date later in November". Video / Chris Tarpey
Expert: 'Five to six dozen' Covid cases could be out there
'We think there is a possibility of five to six of dozen active infectious cases.'
Focus Live: Police set up checkpoints around Auckland
Police have set up roadblocks around the wider Auckland area in a bid to stop further community spread of the deadly Covid-19 virus. Video / Will Trafford
Focus Live: New Covid-19 cases travelled to Rotorua while showing symptoms
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
Policing lockdown: Roadblocks to isolate wider Auckland area
Checkpoints will be established as part of the level 3 lockdown.
Derek Cheng: Why Auckland should be prepared for lockdown lite beyond Friday
Testing numbers have been low since the end of June. Has the ministry dropped the ball?
Covid cases travelled to Rotorua while showing symptoms, visited tourism sites
A positive case travelled out of Auckland over the weekend.
Money company, cool store at centre of outbreak: Case had been off sick for 9 days
A man has tested positive and now his office colleagues are falling sick too.