Life has returned to normal for millions in Britain since coronavirus restrictions were lifted over the summer. But while the rules have vanished, the virus hasn’t. Many scientists are now calling on the government to reimpose social restrictions and speed
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Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Brian Tamaki avoids breach of bail charge for now
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki claims police have decided not to charge him for breaching bail after he attended a freedom protest at Auckland Domain at the weekend. But police say no decision has been made – and an investigation
Covid testing availability and turnaround times still uneven this far into pandemic
In one recent week, a New Yorker got a free covid-19 test in a jiffy, with results the next day, while a Coloradan had to shell out $50 for a test two cities from her hometown after a frantic round
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: 41 new community cases announced as NZ goes for vaccination record on Super Saturday
There are 41 new Covid-19 cases in the community on a day when more than 70,000 Kiwis have already received a dose of the vaccine as part of the Super Saturday “vaxathon”. As at 10am, 20 of these cases are
Covid-19 Delta outbreak: 55 cases, Northland and Waikato in level 3 until Monday
There are 55 new Covid cases and Northland and Waikato will remain in alert level 3 for another five days. And police are looking for a Covid-positive person who hasn’t been able to be located by the Auckland public health
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Race between vaccine and virus as Auckland stays in level 3
COVID LATEST* Found at last: Woman who travelled to Northland with positive case* New hospital exposure event – 21 staff stood down* Taylor-made: Top knight approved for private MIQ trial – is this the future of business travel?* Derek Cheng:
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Mt Roskill takeaways identified as location of interest seven times
A new release of locations of interest by the Ministry of Health shows a person infected with Covid-19 was at an Auckland takeaways seven times over the past week. Three Kings Takeaways Mt Roskill was the only location of interest
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: South Island frustrations grow as it remains at level 2 despite being coronavirus free
By Conan Young of RNZ As daily Covid-19 cases continue to climb in Auckland, there are rumblings of rebellion in the South Island and a call to break away from the team of five million. The separatists now have some
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Rogue parent group behind freedom of choice sign outside a school
A rogue community group has hijacked a bake sale sign from a rural northwest Auckland school to push what appears to be an anti-vaccine message. The sign, which popped up outside Waitoki School near Kaukapakapa at the weekend, reads: We
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Businesses in Auckland on the brink of collapse
Small business owners in Auckland say they can’t keep using up their savings and don’t know how much longer they can survive as lockdown restrictions continue to impact across the city. While many retailers have revamped their online service and