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Covid-19: Lockdown to continue until at least midnight Friday; Auckland for longer

August 23 2021 New Zealand will stay in alert level 4 lockdown until at least midnight on Friday, and Auckland will stay locked down until at least midnight on Tuesday next week. Earlier today it was announced there are now 107 Covid cases in NZ.

Glitch in Govt's Covid-19 database sees delays at testing sites

Intermittent network outages mean staff have to use pen and paper to record details.

Covid-19: Parliament's return delayed by a week

Speaker Trevor Mallard has delayed the return of Parliament at the request of the PM.

What longer lockdown means for cancer patients?

Hospitals are far more prepared than last year to combat the added pressure, experts say.

Covid-19: 500 people were at church service linked to positive case - testing urged

Members of Auckland's Pasifika community are being urged to get tested for Covid-19.

Focus: NZ Delta case update

There are 35 new cases of Covid-19 in the New Zealand community to confirm today. Of these 33 are in Auckland and two are in Wellington. Video / NZ Herald

Seven jet boaters from six bubbles charged over breaches

One of the men had travelled from Dunedin - a four-hour drive.

Lockdown Hero: Local butcher works for competitor's store to keep shelves stocked

Local butcher helps out the competition after 30 per cent of staff told to self-isolate.

Two people sought in Covid outbreak source investigation

Officials trying to reach two people as source investigation at Crowne Plaza continues.

Frustration boils over at Avondale testing centre

Cars were waiting in line in Henderson before 6am today.

Does mixing Covid vaccines give better immunity?

An expert wants the Government to stock up on the AstraZeneca vaccine too.

Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Frustration boils over with long waits at Avondale testing centre

Frustration boiled over as traffic management staff at the Avondale testing centre threatened to call the police on people angry they had been pushed to the back of the queue after an hour-long wait in line. Video / Adam Pearse

'We are busy saving lives': Hospital nurses finish 12-hour shifts to discover cars stolen, broken into

Thieves are targeting the cars of frontline health workers at Auckland Hospital.

Hidden immunity: Why Covid booster jabs may not be needed after all

Our bones generate dialled-down protection that could last for decades, studies find.

Chris Hipkins' guidance on driving to an exercise spot

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed in Sunday's 1pm press conference that it was acceptable to drive to a nearby spot for exercise. Video / Ministry of Health

Jesse Jackson and wife Jacqueline hospitalised for Covid

Civil rights leader has tested positive for the coronavirus.

'Fortress NZ strategy crumbling, arrogant Ardern': World reacts to lockdown

'She has fetishised 'zero risk' for months, showing no interest in protecting her people'

Live: Cases set to rise for five days - Minister; more locations linked to outbreak including fast-food restaurants; lockdown exit 'messy' - expert

There are now 302 places of interest. Eight new sites including takeaways and gyms.