Glimpse into new $1.4b Dunedin Hospital
But Health Minister Andrew Little said changes were likely.
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NZ buys another Covid vaccine, mandatory masks from today
Second vaccine will be available in the third quarter of 2021.
PM: Expect to wear masks on public transport, flights for 'foreseeable future'
The public health order could see people fined $300 if they fail to wear a mask.
PM Jacinda Ardern on compulsory masks
PM Jacinda Ardern on compulsory masks and last week's CBD lockdown
AUT student's neighbour confirmed as a new Covid-19 case after investigation
Person's initial test was negative, 2nd test was a weak positive, that is now confirmed.
Contacts of 'weak positive' case who lives by Auckland student urgently traced
The "weak positive" case lives in a neighbouring Vincent St apartment.
Health minister's plans to cull number of DHBs
Little promises to dramatically transform the health system by the end of his term.
Ministry stands by information 'provided and released' over sick student
Health Ministry says statements were "an accurate reflection of the information provided".
Neighbour of new community case returns 'weak positive' Covid test
How the AUT student was infected is still a missing piece of the puzzle.
NZ officials in Cook Islands to assess travel bubble
Officials will look at testing facilities and border defences during the week-long trip.
Jack Tame reveals what life is like in managed isolation
The broadcaster and Newstalk ZB host is back from the US and in MIQ.
Cars lined up at Northcote testing site before opening
Reminder Covid tests are also available at GP clinics and some urgent-care clinics.
Should Covid Tracer app be mandatory?
Ministry of Health may make use of the Covid Tracer app mandatory for big events.
Mandatory masks by Thursday: How Govt will bring in new rule
Why officials are confident enough to lift Auckland's quasi-lockdown.
Friday fright, Saturday splendour: Downtown Auckland reopens after Covid scare
Concerts, expos and the circus - it's all on again in Auckland.
'Huge thanks to your PM': UK family whose son died at sea praise Ardern
The Jarman family have been stuck in French Polynesia since their son's death in April.
Covid-19: NZ vaccine maker crowdfunds, bemoans lack of Govt support
Local contender says it has advantages in its approach, logistics and cost.
Finance broker staff told to come into office despite Ministry advice
Tiger Brokers says its Covid response policy aligns with the Govt's alert levels.
'Hugely relieving': Auckland CBD is back in business
The latest case was another blow for the central city's embattled businesses.
'Ambulance at bottom of the cliff': Expert's warning over Covid complacency
News of link in Auckland case is relieving, but complacency a big issue, expert says.
Derek Cheng: The roll of the Covid dice and a close encounter with lockdown
Such poor luck in the student getting Covid. Such great luck in averting further spread.
New Covid case linked to Defence cluster; full list of sites visited
New Auckland case confirmed link to Defence cluster, Govt to make compulsory mask order.
Auckland store refutes Govt accusations over sick worker
"She did not call in sick or ask for leave," the employers say.
Covid-19: What we know about the Defence Force cluster
The latest Covid-19 case in Auckland has been linked to the Defence Force cluster.
'Appalling': Former nurse lays complaint about testing station
The woman waited 90 minutes without being tested and has now booked in with her GP.
Hello Fresh fish poisoning: 'More cases are possible'
21 people ill from eating the spoilt fish; more likely given the nationwide distribution.
Officials outside CBD apartments after residents fail to self-isolate
Residents seen coming and going on Friday morning said they hadn't been told to stay put.
Pilots want masks compulsory on planes immediately
Time for action now say pilots who worry about a move back to social distancing on planes.
Decision to go ahead with events 'not prudent', expert says
Organisers of events in Auckland last night said news of new case came too late to cancel.
Covid case mystery: What is the missing link in the new community infection?
Officials are investigating how the virus jumped from NZDF workers to an AUT student.
Grieving UK family whose son died tragically given exemption to enter NZ
A UK family who pleaded to come to NZ after the death of their son have been allowed in.
Focus Live: Two community Covid cases - one an Auckland student with no link to border
There is a new community Covid-19 case in Auckland with no link to the border, Covid Response Minister Chris Hipkins says.
Consent for Cadbury factory demolition granted
The old Cadbury factory can be demolished to make way for a new hospital.
Police investigating after 'super spreader' Covid threat to exams
Police are looking into claims from a person claiming they want spread Covid-19.