Auckland Region
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
Aucklanders not optimistic Covid-19 alert level 3 will end tonight
The return to alert level 3 has put Aucklanders back in their bubbles, and they will find out if the lockdown is extended at 5.30pm today.
New cluster spreads to North Shore school
A primary school student on Auckland's North Shore has tested positive for Covid-19.
Covid-19: More hours-long queues for testing, travel in Auckland
Auckland residents have been queuing up again in droves around testing centres today on day two of the level 3 lockdown.
Infectious disease experts concerned Auckland outbreak could be 'generations' deep
Covid-19 could have been spreading in Auckland for weeks, with dozens of people already infected, two experts claim. Audio
Quarter-million children home from school in Auckland
Auckland principals say they are well-prepared for a return to home learning this week, but with about 250,000 at home, schools warns some children will fall behind.
Where you can get tested for Covid-19 in Auckland
With two more Covid-19 community testing centres opening in Auckland today, there will be 15 places you can get swabbed for the novel coronavirus.
'It's been a long day': Covid-19 testing continues late into night
One of Auckland's Covid-19 testing stations was still operating at 11pm yesterday to meet the demand of hundreds of people waiting in line. Audio
Workforce shortages hit DHB's Mental Health and Addiction services
Workforce shortages remain an ongoing problem for Counties Manukau Health's Mental Health and Addiction division, according to a new DHB report.
Police checkpoint at Bombay, south of Auckland
As part of the regional alert level 3 restrictions for Auckland, the police are checking on motorists entering and leaving the area. Road Policing team supervisor C Andrew Heath talks to Jesse about… Audio
Police deal with market rush: Countdown puts limits on 'Covid lines'
Police were called to reports of disorder at supermarkets across Auckland overnight after large queues formed when news of new cases of Covid-19 in the community broke. Audio
Auckland Covid testing centres brace for busy day
Two pop-up covid testing centres opened in Auckland a short time ago. One is in the Otara Town Centre carpark, the second at Health New Lynn. Audio
