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Auckland City Hospital testing all staff and patients for Covid

Here's what we know about the infected nurse and the hospital's response.

Focus Live: 11 new Covid-19 community cases, 21 in total

August 19 2021 There are now 21 Delta Covid-19 cases in Auckland, including two in hospital.

Vaccinations resume today - how to get a jab during level 4

Here's the advice on getting the Pfizer jab in lockdown.

Police called to deal with snowboarders, families flouting lockdown in Queenstown

Police called out to deal with people flouting lockdown rules in the snowy South.

2km queues at testing sites, police managing traffic

Queues are up to 5km long with police called in to manage traffic around testing stations.

Living with OCD in a pandemic

New York Times: Covid made things worse for OCD. But it also came with a silver lining.

'Flowery sunshine': Florist gives away flowers in community at centre of outbreak

Flowers bound for dump were given away by florist spreading sunshine as lockdown loomed.

'Possibly a bigger outbreak': Expert predicts longer lockdown; 'Dangerous' locations of interest; Aucklanders queue to be tested

There are now 10 cases of Delta in New Zealand and almost 70 locations of interest.

Covid-19: Why genome sequencing is crucial to this outbreak

Results are to be announced today. Why are they important?

What essential businesses need to consider this lockdown

Workplace advisory firm is calling on essential business to operate with caution.

Covid 19 vaccinations: What you need to know about getting a jab in lockdown

Vaccination centres will be open again tomorrow and those 40 and over are now eligible.

Two metres is too close: 'Stay away from people' outdoors - Dr Siouxsie Wiles

The two-metre rule no longer applies when you're out of your bubble, microbiologist says.

What you need to know about the new mandatory mask rules

Police could issue infringements to those who are not wearing a mask.

Govt reveals new rules for mask use in alert level 4

It is mandatory for people to wear masks while they are visiting essential services.

Up to 120 Delta cases expected; 7 already confirmed; 'major' new locations of interest; outbreak traced back to NSW

New Zealanders reminded to stay home as small protests break out across country.

Covid outbreak fears: Four in one flat infected - including Auckland teacher, father reveals

Four people in one flat have all tested positive for Covid-19, linked to original case.

Focus Live: Seven Covid-19 community cases confirmed; outbreak traced back to NSW

August 18 2021 There are now seven Covid-19 cases in the community, with two additional cases to report from the five announced this morning. The outbreak is the Delta strain of the virus and it came from NSW, Australia.

'Disappointed' and 'unsupported': Auckland hospital staff waiting for test told to return to work

The staffer has been waiting in line at the Northcote testing centre for almost 5 hours.