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Sun, 29 Aug 2021 01:02:24 GMT
Locations of interest in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak: August 29
Headquarters Bar is one of the latest locations of interest published by the Ministry of Health on Sunday.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 04:40:52 GMT
Covid-19: Auckland woman charged for allegedly forging mask exemption document
A 23-year-old woman was charged after producing a fake exemption document to police at Pak'nSave Silverdale, north of Auckland, on Friday.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:49:30 GMT
Covid-19 outbreak situation report: what happened today, August 29
There were 83 new cases of Covid-19 in the community on Sunday, the highest number of new cases in a single day so far during the Delta outbreak.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:38:39 GMT
The Block NZ: Night-time antics see Blockies disqualified again in courtyard week
The Block teams produce some great courtyards, but creating a disturbance while breaking the curfew at 2.30am is simply daft.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:23:19 GMT
Lockdown walks brightened by a pair of the country's littlest birds, found 3km from the Zealandia fence
A pair of tītipounamu have travelled 3km across Wellington, from Zealandia to Thorndon, and are thought to be the first in the area in more than 100 years.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:55:00 GMT
What would a gold standard ICU look like? Experts say it's not out of reach
Covid-19 has shone a spotlight on a lack of beds, ventilators and qualified staff, alerting the public to issues faced by healthcare staff every day.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:53:43 GMT
Covid-19 full coverage: 83 new cases of Covid-19 in the community
Police stopped a woman who wasn't wearing a mask in the supermarket. She claimed she had a mask exemption, but it was forged.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:50:00 GMT
Netflix's Clickbait, TVNZ's Departure among great shows to stream this week
Christopher Plummer's final role finally makes it onto Kiwi screens, while a new thriller will have you on the edge of your seat.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:21:32 GMT
Team of six million? MIQ strugglers tell their stories
Families separated, a frustrating website, and quick-to-disappear spots. Kiwis here and abroad share their MIQ frustrations.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:10:00 GMT
Only Murders in the Building: Disney and Steve Martin's terrific true-crime comedy
REVIEW: As well as being an engrossing, entertaining mystery, it offers plenty of witty bon mots, physical comedy potential and caustic asides.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:05:57 GMT
Orca remain in harbour north of Wellington, police checkpoint halts rubberneckers
Police and the Porirua Mayor urge people to stay away unless they live in the area, as a pod of seven orca frolick in the Pāuatahanui Inlet.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:23:40 GMT
Whitebaiting now allowed locally, but closed carparks a reminder of the rules
Big orange barriers at some of New Plymouth’s most popular recreation spots are a reminder to stay home.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:23:13 GMT
Burglars cause $7500 worth of damage to steal six bottles of alcohol during lockdown
It's not the first time a gastropub owner has experienced a burglary, but this one during lockdown is "the worst".

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:21:15 GMT
Covid-19: Cancer patients still travelling to Christchurch for treatment
Southland and Otago cancer patients are still travelling to Christchurch for treatment under alert level 4. The Southern District Health Board is looking for ways to make up lost time when restrictions ease.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:11:08 GMT
Covid-19: 30 out of 34 hospital admissions are Pacific people
Ministry of Health has revealed 30 of the 34 Covid-19 cases in hospital are Pacific people.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:09:17 GMT
Lockdown bears: Teddies return to windows and driveways for second stint in level 4
A little creativity and some friendly teddy bears are being used to make people smile as the latest Covid-19 lockdown continues.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:57:21 GMT
Covid-19 NZ: Parliament to sit this week after National and ACT reject virtual option
Jacinda Ardern says she is "disappointed" National has rejected virtual sitting of Parliament but will not suspend sitting again.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:55:31 GMT
'Very stupid': Lockdown vandals chop tree onto road seconds before principal drives by
A school principal was lucky not to be killed when a pair of drunken vandals felled an iconic pine tree onto a road just seconds before he drove by.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:43:29 GMT
Teachers and students won't have to wear masks when schools reopen at level 3
Teachers who haven't been vaccinated against Covid-19 yet are anxious about being at the frontline under the Delta variant.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:28:38 GMT
Timaru hospitality operators gear up for shift to level 3
Hospitality operators are gearing up for a shift down to alert level 3 on Wednesday, which will enable businesses to offer contactless takeaway and food delivery services.



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