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Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:04:24 GMTCovid-19: 'End is not in sight', as Delta outbreak case numbers continue to grow
Despite suggestions the outbreak might have peaked by now, the Delta outbreak continues to grow. Experts don't know when it will plateau.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 05:31:02 GMTCovid-19 outbreak situation report: What happened on Saturday, August 28
There were 82 new cases of Covid-19 in the community, all in Auckland, as the Delta variant continues to spread through the region.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:14:47 GMTLocations of interest in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak: August 28
Auckland's Northcote College and a class at AUT's city campus have been visited by a person with Covid-19.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:55:08 GMTChristchurch Lotto player wins $1 million in lockdown
The winning ticket in Saturday's Lotto draw was sold on MyLotto to a player from Christchurch.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:47:10 GMTCovid-19: Auckland MIQ worker tests positive, 'possibly linked' to Delta outbreak
A worker at the Four Points by Sheraton MIQ in Auckland has tested positive for Covid-19, possibly linked to the community outbreak.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:45:00 GMTVacation Friends: John Cena's crass, classless, near laugh-free Disney comedy
REVIEW: This is a ploddingly predictable, escalating series of pratfalls, drug and drink-fuelled escapades and easily avoidable misunderstandings.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:12:20 GMTStudent who died after contracting meningococcal disease 'lived life to the full'
Edwards was a friendly, generous 21-year-old who loved the outdoors, had a wide circle of friends, and touched many people’s lives, his family says.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:46:14 GMTDairy owners and staff now able to get vaccinated as essential workers
Decision comes as a "relief", a group representing dairy workers says.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:38:52 GMTWheel Blacks push Denmark as they bow out of Tokyo Paralympics with fourth loss
Kiwis fought hard but suffered a narrow loss to Denmark to finish eighth in the wheelchair rugby competition.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:10:03 GMT'I'm lost for words': All Blacks captaincy an emotional milestone for Ardie Savea
The new All Blacks captain choked up when describing what it meant to his family, who he shared the news with via a video call from Perth.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:10:00 GMTCovid-19 vaccine: 1.1m Kiwis fully vaccinated, nearly 90,000 jabs given
Everything you need to know about New Zealand's Covid-19 vaccine programme, including details on when you can expect your jab.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 06:56:58 GMTFull coverage: Nearly 500 places of Covid-19 interest now listed
Ministry of Health identifies an Auckland University bus route and the NZ School of Tourism as locations visited by a person with Covid-19, as 82 new cases are reported today.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 06:27:30 GMTLong-term public health measures needed alongside vaccination for borders to re-open
Public health measures, alongside high vaccination rates, will help curb deaths from Covid long-term
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 06:03:54 GMTTimaruvian's day out in the lockdown 'bubble' lifestyle
Timaruvians braved some cool temperatures for exercise and some fresh air on Saturday.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 05:46:44 GMTFurther slips leave more Marlborough residents stranded
SOme were forced to abandon their cars and scramble over debris so they could get home.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 05:10:42 GMTCovid-19: Government funding for extra 60,000 food parcels
Food banks and support services will receive a $7m boost from central government to help support those most in need under alert level 4.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 05:05:00 GMTCountdown could bring back priority shopping hour for essential workers
The supermarket isn't saying if the service could be extended to include elderly and vulnerable customers.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 05:04:30 GMTCovid-19: Health ministry confirms two children under 12 have received vaccine
Despite "failsafe" systems to prevent "unauthorised underage vaccination", two 11-year-olds have been given the Covid-19 vaccine.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 05:02:52 GMTPolarising US golfer Bryson DeChambeau flirts with history, settles for 60
Bryson DeChambeau had six feet left for history. He putted and ...
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 04:39:41 GMTPub owners uncover bottle goldmine in lockdown renovation
Whatawhata pub owners Roger Nicholson and Kristen Price unearth 1800s relics while renovating in lockdown.