Auckland Region
Thousands of Auckland students isolate and get tested
Three Auckland secondary schools now have Covid-19 cases to deal with - Avondale, Northcote and Lynfield Colleges, where students and staff have been told to isolate and get tested.
Iwi reopens vaccination clinic and testing station
Auckland iwi Ngāti Whātua Orakei says it is geared up to assist its community throughout the extended lockdown.
Covid-19 lockdown: Potential economic cost causes alarm in Auckland
Auckland councillor Desley Simpson says modelling by the council shows a 14-day alert level 4 lockdown due to Covid-19 would cost the supercity's economy $1.4 billion.
Long queues at testing stations again today
There are long queues at testing stations again today, which is relatively good news, even if the waits are making it tricky for some. RNZ reporter Jean Bell speaks to Māni Dunlop about the latest. Audio
Outbreak has affected schools, shopping centres, and hospitals
In Auckland, the outbreak has affected schools, shopping centres, and hospitals - and the list of locations of interest continues to grow. North Shore hospital is now turning some patients away and… Audio
Student at Auckland's Northcote College tests positive for Covid-19
Auckland Regional Public Health Service has notified that all students and staff are considered close contacts, according to a letter being shared online.
Auckland vaccination clinic back running, but seeing few numbers
An Auckland vaccination clinic is doing about half the numbers it was before the lockdown - but is relieved to be back up and running.
'It doesn’t feel as close to home': South Aucklanders feel prepared but wary
After the two previous lockdowns, South Auckland leaders say not having a community outbreak located in the region is a small relief.
Chair of Ports of Auckland to step down
The chair of the Ports of Auckland is stepping down from the role to retire.
Covid-19: SkyCity identifies 1000 customers and 240 staff as close contacts
SkyCity has identified around 1000 patrons and 240 staff who were in the casino when a Covid-positive case visited the gaming floor.
Long queues to get tested across Aotearoa
There are long queues at Covid-19 testing centres across the motu today; with warnings to Auckland motorists to be wary of the congestion. Meanwhile, academics and modellers think Auckland's lockdown… Audio
Two men to appear in court after anti-lockdown protest in Auckland
Two men are due to appear in court today following an anti-lockdown protest in central Auckland yesterday.
Church linked to Covid-19 attended by people across Auckland
The pastor of a church linked to the Delta variant outbreak says people come from all over Auckland to attend its Sunday services.
Baby girl found dead at recycling facility was full term
Detective Inspector Scott Beard said police wouldn't reveal specifics from the post mortem, but it had caused further concerns for the welfare and health of the baby's mother.
Two people hit by car while sitting on park bench
The pair were sitting on a park bench in Whangaparaoa, north of Auckland, when the car hit them. They have moderate to serious injuries and the driver is in custody.
Long lines at Northcote testing centre in Auckland
Aotearoa is locked down for the second time. There are now five cases of Covid-19's delta variant detected in the Auckland community. One of them is a fully vaccinated nurse at Auckland City… Audio
Watercare reveals contaminant dumping data
Scores of Auckland companies have been caught dumping contaminants down the drain, but none have been fined or prosecuted, Watercare data shows.
Big demand for testing centres in Coromandel
Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki, is a rural, Iwi-based, not-for-profit health provider in the Hauraki rohe, and it's set up a number of swabbing centres across the Coromandel this morning. The centre in… Audio
As it happened: Covid-19 community case in Auckland
New Zealand is getting ready to enter its first national lockdown in more than a year tonight.
Series 2 | Episode 7: Intergenerational Vision - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
In the final episode of He Kākano Ahau, we explore intergenerational visions, whakapapa, and future aspirations with a māmā-daughter duo, and a Māori futurist. Audio
