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'A lot of anxiety and concern': 11 confirmed cases now linked to coolstore

Surface testing is underway at the Mt Wellington plant.

NZ Couriers drivers placed into self isolation after contact with Americold

Two drivers who delivered to workplace linked to Covid-19 go into isolation.

Pop-up Covid-19 testing centre at the Queenstown Medical Centre

A pop-up Covid-19 testing centre at the Queenstown Medical Centre is set to swab arrivals from Auckland. Video / Hugh Collins / ODT

Focus Live: Four more probable cases linked to Wednesday's community Covid-19 cases

There are four more probable Covid-19 cases in NZ - all linked to the community based cases revealed last night - as well as one additional case in managed isolation. Video / Chris Tarpey

Focus Live: Police set up checkpoints around Auckland

Police have set up roadblocks around the wider Auckland area in a bid to stop further community spread of the deadly Covid-19 virus. Video / Will Trafford

Focus Live: New Covid-19 cases travelled to Rotorua while showing symptoms

Two of the new Covid cases travelled to Rotorua while showing virus symptoms and visited tourism spots. People in Rotorua will need to be vigilant, Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said. Video / Chris Tarpey

Peters labels Judith Collins ‘irresponsible’ for calling out Govt. for community transmission

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters labels Judith Collins ‘careless and irresponsible’ act of saying the Government allowed community transmission. Video / Jason Walls

Snaking queues at Auckland Covid testing sites: Up to two-hour wait for swabs

Aucklanders queue for tests as New Zealand races to hunt down Covid-19 in the community.

Chains of transmission may already be circulating: Virus expert

Experts warn there is likely other active cases of Covid-19 across Auckland.

Set for second wave: Govt and businesses prep for new hit

Kiwi companies prepare for possible second wave as households urged to stock face masks.

Focus Live: Every Kiwi home needs masks - Health Minister Chris Hipkins

Households should add masks to their emergency supply kits in the case of further Covid-19 outbreak, Health Minister Chris Hipkins says.

Focus Live: Over 35,000 Kiwis have returned home through isolation hotels

Housing Minister Megan Woods said the law to charge Kiwis returning to New Zealand has now passed all stages and the fees will come into force mid-August.

Focus Live: No new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand

There are no new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said five previously reported cases are now recovered, meaning there are 22 active cases in managed isolation in the country.

Three new Covid-19 cases - one child, two women

The ministry will announce about 1pm whether there are any new cases of Covid-19.

Covid-19: Mystery surrounds recent cases - here's why officials say risks are low

Authorities investigating after three passengers leave NZ and test positive to Covid-19.

Focus Live: One new Covid-19 case in managed isolation, three months since community transmission

There is one new Covid case today in managed isolation. The new case is a woman in her 20s who arrived from Ireland via Dubai on July 24.

Science in Emergencies - Part 1: Covid-19

Juliet Gerrard, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor opens up about what it took to tackle Covid-19 head-on and come out on top. Video / Point of View Productions

Focus Live: Household of NZ traveller isolating after positive Covid-19 test

There is no evidence the person who tested positive for Covid-19 in South Korea after travelling from New Zealand was infected here, Health Minister Chris Hipkins says. Five household contacts of the person and are all well but are in self-isolation and will be tested today.