Auckland Region
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
Back to Level 3 - impact on Auckland's economy
Auckland businesses are bracing for another hit as the region moves into Level 3 this morning. Audio
Aucklanders react to level 3 return: 'A three-day lockdown is kind of absurd'
Aucklanders are prepping to go into level three lockdown at noon today after four members of one family tested positive for Covid-19.
If You Feel Bad, Feel It
Radio star Jono Pryor joins host James Nokise to talk about being there for your mates. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Covid-19 testing ramps up in Auckland as city moves to level 3 lockdown
Capacity at Auckland's community testing centres has been boosted and pop-up centres will open after the announcement of four cases of Covid-19 outside managed isolation.
Police officer hit by fleeing car
A police officer has been injured after being hit by a fleeing stolen car in west Auckland today.
Auckland's shipping channel to be deepened despite controversy
The port's application drew 194 public submissions to the Auckland Council in and 13 in support, but today it was granted consent to deepen Auckland's shipping channel.
Review recommends merging Auckland's two events agencies
A high-level review of Auckland's council-controlled organisations recommends merging its two events agencies. Audio
Emma Mellow selected as National Party candidate for Central Auckland
National's Emma Mellow will be up against Labour's Helen White, the Green's Chloe Swarbrick, and TOP's Tuariki Delamere.
Notorious South Auckland nightclub set for sale
A notorious nightclub in South Auckland which was linked to a shooting in 2017 will close its doors at the end of the month.
ACT's prospects - and pitfalls to avoid - for the upcoming election
National leader Judith Collins has endorsed David Seymour in the Epsom seat and recent polls have put support for ACT anywhere between 3 and 5 percent - giving it up to six MPs.
