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One cluster has been linked to a rugby tournament in the United States.
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Couple walked the length of NZ, now hunkered down for the lockdown.
Covid-19: Bakery giant shuts down South Island plant
Couplands has been forced to close its 25 stores nationwide.
Voucher website set up to help cafes: Pay now, get later
Pay it forward to your local cafe - buy a voucher now, redeem it after lockdown.
Person dies in fiery Waikato crash
The vehicle caught fire shortly after the crash in Karapiro.
Coronavirus: Wellington council facilities close, rates hike reconsidered
Mayor in daily meetings with pandemic response team, emergency welfare team activated.
Air Chathams still 'flying every single day'
Airline will keep 26 national flights running this week.
One person dies after water incident at Lake Rotoma
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 11am on Thursday.
Surrogate grandparents a 'win-win situation'
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Focus: 'It feels like theft' - Hamilton land owner fighting compulsory acquisition
Focus: Hamilton City Council wants to take part of Margot Buchanan’s land for road widening but not offering any compensation at all. Video / Alan Gibson
Cyclone Gretel to bring rain - but not nearly enough
Gretel will bring rain to parched areas in drought but "it's a bit of a flash in the pan".
Two shot in South Auckland, police seek public help
Two men are undergoing surgery for gunshot wounds at Middlemore Hospital.
The East Coast Wave: Iwi's eyebrow-raising new greeting during coronavirus pandemic
Iwi says it's replacing handshake and hongi with the "raising of the eyebrows".
Large fire breaks out in Auckland regional park
The blaze is currently covering four hectares.
John Tamihere confirms Parliament bid, hits out at 'clueless, motley crew'
Parliamentary hopeful John Tamihere has taken aim at the Government and its Māori MPs.
'It was like a prison': Hawke's Bay man was trapped in China
Peter Morgan spent five weeks in isolation in a Chinese factory.
As summer officially bids goodbye, the heatwave continues to stay
There's a chance of rain sprinkling the country, but not where it's needed the most.
Doing it tough: Dairy farmers dealing with drought
Dairy farmers say the drought is the worst they have ever seen.
Hospital's fatal mistake costs gang member's life
He had critical injuries after being shot twice. But that wasn't what killed him.
Miracle steps: Mum's joy at sick three-year-old's 'glimmer of hope'
"It makes you believe that anything is possible if you just fight for it."
Person dies as car and truck collide
Fire and Emergency NZ working to free person trapped in the serious SH4 crash at Manunui.
Road rage attacker driven by 'racial hatred'
Fraser Milne received a 'manifestly inadequate' jail term, Crown law has argued.
Six60 concert: What you need to know about Auckland's massive gig
The Kiwi hitmakers' concert has sold out.
Severe thunderstorm watch for parts of North Island
Farmers hope wet weather will stick around to help soften drought-stricken ground.
Pasifika Festival 2020 to go ahead despite coronavirus concerns
A minute's silence will be observed at festival on anniversary of Christchurch attacks.
Kiwi's spark heated debate on who would win a war between the North and South Island
One, two, three, four the people declare an inter-island war.
Iwi gift name to Kāpiti's new $12m arts centre
The name was revealed and gifted at a blessing ceremony on Saturday.
Weather: Big dry continues despite early raindrops
Auckland's set to extend its record-breaking dry spell today.
Love of art leads former cook on journey to museum studies
Kris Lott found a new career path through an introductory course at UCOL Whanganui.
The Performance Arcade: A place for interactive art
Disaster Karaoke and NZ Postcards to NZ, art by Kāpiti artists will feature in Wellington.
Dog attack: 33 sheep killed by roaming canine
Sheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.
Drowning tragedy: Boy dies at Karioitahi Beach
A boy has been identified as the person who drowned at Karioitahi Beach yesterday.