Pasifika Editor, NZ Herald
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Fully vaccinated police officer tests positive after helping woman; 44 new cases
Police are reviewing just how much PPE gear the officers were wearing.
Auckland Covid cases - move to level 2 would 'add fuel to the fire', says modeller
Chris Hipkins: 'We've still got to hold our nerve here'.
12 Covid cases, testing staff doorknocking in key suburbs
Today marks the 40th day of Auckland's lockdown.
23 Covid cases revealed as Auckland enjoys first day of level 3
Twenty two of today's cases are linked to the rest of the outbreak.
14 new Covid cases; 'unexpected' wastewater test result
More details about the new virtual MIQ booking system revealed.
Locations of interest/visits pass 200 - Akl to Welly flight, Porirua sushi shop, Johnsonville Countdown
There are more than 200 visits to location and with more expected to be listed today.
NZ-wide emergency: Power failure affects thousands; public left puzzled and angry
Thousands of homes left without heating in the depths of winter overnight.
Live: Anxious Covid wait for Tauranga port workers; no new community cases today
More details are expected about a Covid outbreak on a container ship off Tauranga.
Covid traces in Taranaki wastewater likely Delta variant
Three new historical cases reported in MIQ today.
Covid update: 21 Kiwis visited Aussie exposure sites
Public health officials continue to monitor the situation in Australia.
Latest: 21 cases of Covid at the border - 5 in MIQ and 16 mariners
Sixteen of 18 crew members on the Spanish-flagged Playa Zahara are infected.
Covid-19: 18 cases detected at NZ border - including 13 on fishing vessel
Testing continues on board another ship with mariners experiencing flu-like symptoms.
Seven Covid cases in MIQ, one Wgtn contact remains untested
Seven new cases to report today in MIQ.
International police sting: NZ arrests for drug dealing, money laundering
Police are executing "a number of search warrants" across the country.
One new Covid case in MIQ, 1 historical case, none in community
Health officials are expected to continue a travel bubble pause with Victoria.
One new Covid case in MIQ, NZ-Victoria travel bubble pause may be extended
More Covid positive cases in Melbourne have been reported in the city overnight.
I see red! Stargazers treated to stunning blood moon
It was the once-in-a-lifetime event many stayed up late to see.
One new MIQ Covid case, 'missing link' in Sydney community outbreak
The wife of infected Sydney man in his 50s has also tested positive for Covid.
Seventeen new Covid cases in MIQ
Will there be any new cases in managed isolation?
11 new Covid-19 cases in MIQ - 10 from same flight
All new cases tested positive on arrival into New Zealand.
Covid 19: Here are the rules of alert level 3 and 2 lockdown
Auckland is now in alert level 3, while the rest of New Zealand is in alert level 2.
Police hunt Grinch thieves after Christmas hampers for needy stolen
More than $1100 worth of meat and groceries intended for Christmas gifts have been stolen.
No Covid cases today - four days with no new infection in community
There are four people still in hospital with Covid-19.
Temperatures set to soar as heatwave hits New Zealand
Some parts of the country set to reach in excess of 30C and to continue until Thursday.
The Kiwi baby names rejected by officials
Internal affairs has released a list of baby names that were declined in 2018.
Nurse burnt after patient throws boiling water over her
Nurse receives second-degree burns after patient throws boiling water over her.
Meghan's fashion nod to NZ matched with bargain outfit steals show
The Duchess of Sussex wore a Karen Walker Banks trench coat when she touched down today.
Worst fatal in 13 years: Eight-year-old girl is seventh killed in horror crash
A seventh person has died overnight after the horror crash in Waverley.
'Love you Dad': Brayley Lomu's tearful tribute to Jonah
All Black legend Jonah Lomu's headstone was unveiled at a ceremony today.
Thomas makes for a memorable 21st
Matthew Smith, who is autistic, celebrated his 21st birthday with a special trip
Watch: Black Ferns land at Auckland Airport
World Cup heroes show off their trophy.