Top Stories for Thursday 26 August 2021

Covid-19: Growing outbreak strains quarantine facilities; Woman affected by Highbrook error furious; Covid-19: Bloomfield on lockdown predictions; Covid-19: Booster shots not needed yet - expert; Covid-19: Silver Scroll finalists announced; Large fire trucks showing wear and tear - firefighters; Covid-19: Afghan man on fears for family; Flights to NZ a 'glimmer of hope' for Australia woman; Covid-19: Lockdown busier than ever for some.