The total number of cases in the community outbreak is now 347.
Sophie Pascoe's family are "so proud" of the swimmer for netting NZ's first medal at the Paralympics in Tokyo.
But experts say Auckland is set for several more weeks in lockdown.
The epidemiologist says the North and South Islands could be split into different alert level zones.
“I don’t dispute at all there are gaps in the system. But, we’re learning as we go," Aupito William Sio says.
No New Zealand evacuees were left within Kabul airport at the time of the ISIS suicide attacks.
The supermarket giant is working with recruitment agency AWF.
It comes as the subcluster has now reached 117.
'Pepeha' will drop tomorrow.
Poverty action groups say this nationwide lockdown is proving to be more financially tougher than the last.
The Commerce Commission says some shoppers are reporting that their usual bill has increased by nearly $100.
Many forestry workers are eager to get back out into the back blocks after being cooped up at home.
The news was confirmed by the Ministry of Health in a statement.
The police national dive squad is en-route from Wellington to assist in the search for Julie Guest.
The incident happened on August 8 in Panmure.
It takes the death toll for the current outbreak to 81.
It follows advice from last year’s level 4 lockdown.
The Ministry of Health believes they know the source of the positive tests but are remaining cautious.
Public health officials understand the staff member worked two shifts while unknowingly infectious.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement today.
Northland's alert settings will be reviewed on Monday August 30.
Jacinda Ardern said a key reason for moving families of Covid-19 cases to MIQ facilities is to ensure proper healthcare is available.
The Prime Minister's recent internet fame hadn't got past her.
Many South Island businesses had been hoping to move down a level today.
Pascoe said she felt Thursday's result was the first time she was happy standing on the podium.
Five people were arrested in total after two vehicles were halted, one in dramatic fashion in Henderson.
Cairns has returned to Canberra but remains in a serious condition after being on life support earlier this month.
NZ had two entries in the women's 500m time trial with both Anna Taylor and Nicole Murray competing.
Manufacturing company Altrad has won the rights to have their logo on the black jersey.
A warning notice was also served to an Auckland gym manager after people had set up accommodation and were training.
Demand is increasing as more families are asked to self-isolate due to Covid infections or contact.
The top secret unit can be seen demonstrating the latest in training techniques.
It is NZ's second medal at the Tokyo Games after fellow para swimmer Sophie Pascoe's silver medal.
The 20-year-old said it will take a while to settle in that she is a gold medalist.
