Pasifika Editor, NZ Herald
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Live: 103 cases; new Chch, Ōpōtiki, Akl care home worker infections
There has been a steady decline in new case numbers in recent days.
Mainland breached: New locations of interest include flight to Blenheim and regional airports
People are being urged to regularly check the locations of interest list.
Fully vaccinated police officer tests positive after helping woman; 44 new cases
Police are reviewing just how much PPE gear the officers were wearing.
Auckland Covid cases - move to level 2 would 'add fuel to the fire', says modeller
Chris Hipkins: 'We've still got to hold our nerve here'.
12 Covid cases, testing staff doorknocking in key suburbs
Today marks the 40th day of Auckland's lockdown.
23 Covid cases revealed as Auckland enjoys first day of level 3
Twenty two of today's cases are linked to the rest of the outbreak.
14 new Covid cases; 'unexpected' wastewater test result
More details about the new virtual MIQ booking system revealed.
NZ-wide emergency: Power failure affects thousands; public left puzzled and angry
Thousands of homes left without heating in the depths of winter overnight.
Live: Anxious Covid wait for Tauranga port workers; no new community cases today
More details are expected about a Covid outbreak on a container ship off Tauranga.
Covid traces in Taranaki wastewater likely Delta variant
Three new historical cases reported in MIQ today.
Covid update: 21 Kiwis visited Aussie exposure sites
Public health officials continue to monitor the situation in Australia.
Latest: 21 cases of Covid at the border - 5 in MIQ and 16 mariners
Sixteen of 18 crew members on the Spanish-flagged Playa Zahara are infected.
Covid-19: 18 cases detected at NZ border - including 13 on fishing vessel
Testing continues on board another ship with mariners experiencing flu-like symptoms.
Seven Covid cases in MIQ, one Wgtn contact remains untested
Seven new cases to report today in MIQ.
One new Covid case in MIQ, 1 historical case, none in community
Health officials are expected to continue a travel bubble pause with Victoria.
One new Covid case in MIQ, NZ-Victoria travel bubble pause may be extended
More Covid positive cases in Melbourne have been reported in the city overnight.
I see red! Stargazers treated to stunning blood moon
It was the once-in-a-lifetime event many stayed up late to see.
One new MIQ Covid case, 'missing link' in Sydney community outbreak
The wife of infected Sydney man in his 50s has also tested positive for Covid.
Woman died birthing triplets, then her sister fell pregnant with triplets
Grieving, close and worried family could only "hope it wasn't a repeat".
11 new Covid-19 cases in MIQ - 10 from same flight
All new cases tested positive on arrival into New Zealand.
Tsunami warning: 'We want people to take this seriously' - National Emergency Management Agency
People who have evacuated to higher ground are told to stay put.
Monster earthquakes: 'I thought it was an evil spirit'
The first of three massive quakes struck in the dead of night - about 2.30am.
Covid 19: Here are the rules of alert level 3 and 2 lockdown
Auckland is now in alert level 3, while the rest of New Zealand is in alert level 2.
Two dead in horror crash: Police confirm vehicle drove wrong way on Wgtn motorway
A witness frantically signalled to vehicle driving wrong way to stop before crash.
Pacific pickers arrive in quarantine
"We're going to keep plugging away, because if we don't, we won't pick the crop."
Horror Hawke's Bay crash: 3 killed on way to work identified
High school student among the three killed in Hawke's Bay crash.
Napier waking up to flooding aftermath - 2nd wettest day in 150 years
Schools are closed and power out.
Tarawera crash: Hopes of NZ dream die with dad of five
Father of five Tino Tagiilima died when the van he was in crashed with a truck on SH5.
Teenage driver fighting for his life after workmate dies in SH5 crash
The driver of a van involved in a deadly crash on SH5 is still fighting for his life.
Father of five killed in Tarawera crash: 'I'll never forget you, brother'
The seasonal worker killed in the SH5 crash yesterday was a father of five children.
No Covid cases today - four days with no new infection in community
There are four people still in hospital with Covid-19.
Former journalist and TV presenter Genevieve Westcott dies
Genevieve Westcott has been remembered as a trailblazer in journalism in New Zealand.
Motorcyclist, pedestrian and two drivers die in separate crashes overnight
Two people have died in Canterbury, one in Wairarapa and one in Hawke's Bay.
7.4 quake: People warned to stay out of water
A no tsunami threat was made known about 50 minutes after the 7.4 mag quake struck.
'It's got a deep message as well - corporate power on fire'
Daniel Williams dressed up as the fire-struck SkyCity convention centre for Halloween.
Wild wind alert: Severe gales, thunder storm warning, after rough night
Strong winds and rain are on today's forecast.
Watch: Mob's funeral home haka for murdered member
Mongrel Mob members have paid tribute to fallen mate Koke Dogg while collecting his body.
Temperatures set to soar as heatwave hits New Zealand
Some parts of the country set to reach in excess of 30C and to continue until Thursday.
Meghan's fashion nod to NZ matched with bargain outfit steals show
The Duchess of Sussex wore a Karen Walker Banks trench coat when she touched down today.
'The cows were floating... swimming over the fence'
Twenty-eight millimetres of rain fell in Napier in an hour early on Tuesday night.
Lead singer for Kiwi reggae band dies age 29
Lead singer for NZ band Foundation, Alicia Kirkpatrick, has died.
Triplets survive, but mum dies after childbirth
Chervonne Magaoa, 34, died giving birth to her triplet sons in Hawaii last week.
'Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot'
Pack the sunscreen and hat, it's going to be another hot day across the country.
Bay's heroes bag NZ awards
The country's top unsung heroes have been named winners of the Pride of New Zealand Awards - and two of them are from Hawke's Bay.
YouTuber has big plans for movie future
Internet sensation Jamie Curry plans to take some time offline in the future in a bid to work on making a bigger dream come true.