Auckland Region
Auckland losing 250 jobs a day under Level 3
Every day at Level 3 lockdown is costing Auckland 250 jobs and $65-75 million in lost GDP, even with a wage subsidy in place, according to the latest forecasts from Auckland Council's Chief Economist… Audio
Residents caught between border forced to break law to get food
Some residents in northern Waikato are having to break Covid-19 border restrictions in order to buy food.
Man faces charges for allegedly trying to evade Akl checkpoint
More than 2200 vehicles have been turned around by police at the checkpoints on Auckland's boundary.
Infected hotel worker not linked to cluster initially passed health checks
A worker at an isolation facility who tested positive for Covid-19 didn't have any obvious contact with the woman who carried the same strain of Covid-19, authorities say. Video, Audio
One Auckland Covid-19 case not linked to cluster
Genome testing has revealed a Covid-19 case, of a worker at Rydges Hotel managed isolation facility, is not linked to the Auckland cluster.
Ngāti Whātua confident Auckland checkpoints are working
Ngāti Whātua representatives assisting police at the Auckland checkpoints are confident people aren't slipping through with border controls significantly tightened up in the last few days.
Auckland Grammar head thrilled with back-to-school decision
A decision by the government will give principals the option of allowing year 12 and 13 students back to school early for face to face learning during alert level 3. Audio
Melbourne-based Americold cases' RNA to give clues on cluster origin
Cool store chain Americold says it's impossible Covid-19 came to New Zealand via their freight.
Growers say checkpoints 'causing disruption to production'
Pukekohe vegetable growers are warning Covid-19 checkpoints in their area could slow the flow of produce to supermarkets and other retailers.
'Getting Better' podcast - Southside
Emma Espiner learns more about how a South Auckland training academy that is more than sports training, it's about developing life skills and resilience in its young students. Dr Vaaiga Autagavaia… Audio
Boaties obey lockdown rules and avoid Great Barrier
Boaties are obeying alert level 3 lockdown rules in Auckland, unlike under the previous nationwide lockdown. Audio
America's Cup set to sail, come hell or high water
Emirates Team NZ says preparations for the 36th America's Cup can and will continue under the Covid-19 alert levels 3 or 4, although that's not what the Auckland mayor's office has said.
Another Covid-19 pop-up testing site opens to ease pressure
A new pop-up Covid 19 community testing centre is opening in Auckland's North Shore today.
DHB could delay some non-urgent surgery
Counties Manukau Health says it will continue to carry out acute surgery during the current lockdown, but some non-urgent elective procedures may be deferred.
Hospitality in Auckland under pressure in alert level 3
Auckland hospitality operators have been hit hard by a return to alert level 3 restrictions, which means no seated dining in cafes and restaurants. Ima Cuisine owner Yael Shochat talks about the… Audio
Homeless communities in alert level 3 restrictions
Auckland's City Mission has adapted its operations to fit in with alert level 3 restrictions which came into force earlier this week. City Missioner Chris Farrelly talks to Jesse about what they're… Audio
Woman had to queue for Covid-19 test with other symptomatic people
A woman tested at an Auckland pop-up clinic had to queue in a tent with other symptomatic people - with little social distancing and hardly anyone wearing a mask.
ECE centres fear financial impact of extended lockdown
Auckland early learning centre owners say they can't survive without parents' fees and they would need government support if attendance was banned for an extended period.
Phil Goff: Auckland will need more government help
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says if the city was to go back into alert level 4 it would need government assistance. Audio
Anxious time for Pacific communities: Dr Api Talemaitoga
South Auckland doctor Dr Api Talemaitoga and chair of the College of GP's Pacific Chapter says it's a particularly anxious time for Pacific communities. He's also disappointed at the low levels of… Audio
