Some people exposed to Covid-19 will need to arrange testing immediately.

"I'm lucky to still have a job in this industry and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else."

Vaping considered essential service provider as it supports smoking cessation programmes.

Police are reviewing just how much PPE gear the officers were wearing.

Two men are jointly charged with murder, while one of the men has an additional charge.

More locations of interest in the Waikato region and around Auckland have been named.

Stronger action is being demanded on consultation, asset ownership and local input.

Campaign continues to repurpose Founders Theatre as an arts, culture, and heritage hub.

The Government will today outline where rapid antigen testing will be used

There are 29 Covid cases in the community today, including five in Waikato.

The flag has been returned to the Te Awamutu RSA who are 'very upset'.

For the first time since it began, Waipā's Olympian welcome back event has been cancelled.

The alert level 3 boundary in Waikato could be extended if more Covid cases show today.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 8.10am today.

Outbreak now linked to a 'large' gang presence, with calls for more-targeted approach.

The Waikato District Health Board says level of testing is higher than ever.

Blair Dowling is now fully vaccinated and believes the vaccine is the way forward.

Rapid antigen testing expected to be deployed more to detect community outbreaks.

Community leader Akarere Henry says the Hamilton lockdown raised awareness to get the jab.

Endowment fund set up by anonymous donor to help out Waikato community rugby.

Waipa has a high rate of vaccination but the Mayor is urging everyone to get their dose.

At this stage, Cambridge and Kawhia areas remain at alert level 2.

Judith Collins says gangs are easy to reach, and continue to sell drugs at level 3.

Speaking to Radio Hauraki, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern defends the essential worker exemption given to gang boss Sonny Fatupaito. Video / Radio Hauraki

Sonny Fatupaito, the Mongrel Mob's Waikato chapter president, was given the exemption.

A model for local government, iwi, and government agencies to ensure growth well planned

Annual event cancelled due to uncertainty over Covid.

New Zealand's "vaccine passport" is likely to be a digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate containing a QR code. Video / Pool

Lengthy lines at Raglan Covid-19 testing station. Video / Supplied

Auckland will move to a new life at level 3 from midnight tonight.