Auckland, Waikato stay in level 3, Northland to level 2 this week
PM promises a plan this week for Auckland's path out of lockdown.
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Although she hasn't seen the footage, the Prime Minister said it was a breach of rules.
Focus: PM Ardern responds to illegal North Shore lockdown party
PM Jacinda Ardern responds saying the party on Auckland's North Shore was "a blatant breach of the rules" and police are investigating. Video / Pool
North Shore partygoers attended city rooftop gathering before party
A pre-party was held on the roof of the central Auckland building, which drew complaints.
Covid-19: Outdoor gym classes identified as new location of interest
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Focus Live: Auckland and Waikato to stay at level 3, Northland moves to level 2
October 18 2021 Auckland will stay at level 3 with existing restrictions for the at least two weeks. In Northland will move to level 2 at 11.59pm on Tuesday 19 October. The rest of New Zealand will remain at level 2.
Most partially vaccinated MPs staying home as Parliament resumes
All members of the Labour, Greens and Te Paati Māori caucuses are fully vaccinated.
'It'll be level 2 soon': Woman at Nth Shore lockdown party hits out at haters
She was caught at the North Shore party. Now she's fired shots defending her actions.
Home-based educators criticise vaccine mandate rule for households
Vaccine mandate will be extremely detrimental to the sector, letter says.
Police investigate lockdown party, second model dumped by agency
Another model has lost a contract after partying with about 50 others on the North Shore.
'The public shaming isn't on'; neighbours of North Shore party speak out
However, many neighbours are angry at police turning up late
Worker at Remuera Village Retirement Village gets Covid
All staff at the retirement village are now being tested for Covid.
60 new Covid cases today; 140 unlinked in past fortnight
Today's case numbers are the last piece of data Cabinet considers before alert level call.
'Lock out, not down': New details on Victoria reopening revealed
A surge in vaccinations has had a major impact on the Victoria's projected Covid figures.
Act Party leader David Seymour proposes $250 vax tax credit
Act Party leader David Seymour proposed one-off tax credit for fully vaxxed.
'I'm scared to death': Heartbreak as anti-vax couple with five kids die of Covid
'His response to me was to show different memes and stuff that he found on Facebook.'
Live: D-Day - experts urge Cabinet to resist alert level change
Experts are urging against Auckland leaving lockdown as cases mount.
Live: Auckland risks 'months' longer in lockdown, Cabinet meets on alert levels
Despite Saturday's vax boost, modeller fears tracing collapse may spell longer lockdown.
Model dropped by agency over wild North Shore lockdown party
Modelling agency has taken a stand following an illegal wild influencer party on Saturday.
North Shore party apparently in breach of rules 'thoughtless and stupid'
Dozens of people attended an alleged illegal lockdown party on the weekend.
Will new Covid treatments be as elusive for poor countries as vaccines?
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Fully vaccinated Aucklanders should be rewarded, experts say
The fully vaccinated should be rewarded with small freedoms, say some experts.
'It's going gangbusters': Is your property earning more than you?
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Influencer party has makings of super-spreader event, expert warns
'What a slap in the face to everyone doing their part.'
New locations list shows infected person in community at weekend
As the Delta outbreak grows, a number of new locations of interest have been identified.
'Selfish': Partygoer's confession after wild influencer gathering
He attended a packed house party. Now he has a message for NZ.
Matt Heath: My lockdown self-improvement project - no 'butts' about it
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Stuart McCutcheon: NZ is in a Covid Catch-22 - here's some ideas for a circuit-breaker
OPINION: Stuart McCutcheon says it's time for a circuit breaker on those refusing vaccine.
'Science from the sewers': Wastewater testing paints drug-use picture
Meth is used by a small percentage of people in NZ but the people who use it use it a lot.
Editorial: Shot Kiwis! Vaccination drive a much-needed boost
EDITORIAL: Super Saturday was as good for morale as it was for increasing our protection.
Council issues warning to tradies as list of building materials expanded
Builders have a list of materials they can substitute to cope with the supply crunch.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Sunday 17th Oct Wrap
There were 51 new cases of COVID-19 in the community on Sunday. 47 in Auckland and 4 in Waikato. Video / Dean Purcell / Jason Oxenham / Sylvie Whinray / Michael Craig