Empty schools, kindies as lockdown starts
All but 11 of Auckland Kindergarten Association's 120 kindies are empty.
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'A couple of hours long': Papatoetoe High School families at testing station told go elsewhere
Two-hour wait in the rain for Covid testing at Papatoetoe High School.
Source of new Covid infections 'the big unknown' - epidemiologist
Infection through surfaces or objects is 'fairly unlikely', Professor Michael Baker says.
Warning of delays for people getting a Covid test in Auckland
Auckland testing stations will be open for longer but people are warned to expect queues.
Source of Covid cases key as to whether lockdown needed, say experts
The latest cases are of concern, but moreso if authorities can't track down the source.
Eels found dead, people told to stay out of Manukau Harbour after chemical spill
Twenty tons of discharge, including water, were taken away overnight after the spill.
Body in the boot case: Man in court to face murder charge
A member of the public stood up in the courtroom and gazed intently at the accused man.
BOC to supply 'green' hydrogen to NZ Steel at Glenbrook
Move could pave the way for providing carbon-free, or "green" hydrogen for transport.
Red Fox Tavern cold case: 'We told her what had happened as gently as we could'
The third day of the high-profile trial has begun.
Urban sprawl set to swallow 31,000 hectares of prime land
Figures show the irreversible loss of Auckland's most productive land is accelerating.
30,000 fare dodgers caught on Auckland's public transport
Most people do the right thing, but those who don't are potentially costing AT thousands.
Swimmers warned over jellyfish blooms at popular beaches
Children and people with allergies can be ill for several days after they've been stung.
Watch: 'It was like an earthquake' - Car smashes into Auckland restaurant
Diners and staff cowered as a car drove through the restaurant's plate glass windows.
Plant smuggler strapped nearly 1000 cacti, succulents to her body
After she was noticed by a sniffer dog, Wenqing Li tried to dump items in the toilets.
'I think he stayed around to help me look after Mum' - daughter
Kenneth Bill Phare, 96, died on Sunday - three days after his wife Barbara, 94, died.
Increased threat of armed violence on DHB's agenda
Counties Manukau DHB is reviewing its emergency lockdown plans to deal with armed events.
Woman in search of 'guardian angel'
Did you help a lady in labour on a Manurewa street back in February 2013?
IPCA finding: Fatal police shooting of machete-wielding man justified
The fatal shooting of the armed man happened during alert level 4 lockdown.
Unmasked: The Auckland bus drivers not wearing face coverings
Virus expert questions Covid-19 mask mandate in our largest city following Herald survey.
'Shower of blood': Auckland radio host speaks out after driveway attack
Harnek Singh speaks about his ordeal and stay in ICU.
'Unbelievable': Elaborate 'lost keys' scam to steal Audi parked at hotel
Police say they are making inquiries over the alleged vehicle theft.
Lockdown baby boom - is it a thing?
Some hospitals are reporting a baby boom nine months after the country's lockdown.
Native trees planted by local kids chopped down with council approval
The council-funded plantings took "a couple of hundred hours of community time".
'We thought he was scanning the codes': Grandad's phone full of QR code photos
Sola Vuna has shared a heartwarming story and a wake-up call about how to use Covid app.
YouTube stalker and text pest left woman unable to sleep
Serial text pest who threatened woman's husband told to get help.
GPs still 'burnt out and tired' from last year's Covid-19 outbreak
South Auckland GPs are still feeling the pressure after the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.
South Auckland turf wars: Is there an end in sight for Ōtara's gang problem?
The bloody cycle will continue unless major interventions are made, community leaders say.
Covid testing: Latest update on where to go
There are 17 testing stations in Northland and Auckland.
Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations
'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.
Church being investigated over alleged residency for cash scheme
Minister urges families to beware of residency scams as Auckland church is investigated.
Ngāpuhi woman leading UK supermarket giant Ocado made CBE
Smith accepted the honour on behalf of her team at Ocado.
Goat slaughter in suburban Auckland ritual sacrifice sparks investigation
Un-billy-vable: Goat slaughter in suburbia sparks warning.
NCEA-lite? Lockdown credits questioned after schools boast best-ever results
Bonus credits have averted a drop in NCEA pass rates despite Covid lockdowns.
Six men to face attempted murder charges after attack on Indian radio host
Five have already appeared in court this afternoon after brutal attack.