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A summary of political parties' border policies - who gets priority, who pays, and how much risk does NZ take on?
22nd Sep 20, 6:17pm
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A summary of political parties' border policies - who gets priority, who pays, and how much risk does NZ take on?
Auckland to move to Level 2 on Wednesday night - will stay there for at least two weeks; Rest of NZ to move to Level 1 Monday night
21st Sep 20, 1:28pm
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Auckland to move to Level 2 on Wednesday night - will stay there for at least two weeks; Rest of NZ to move to Level 1 Monday night
Labour Party candidate Vanushi Walters says it's crucial to protect peoples’ incomes and services as we recover and rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic
17th Sep 20, 10:05am
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Labour Party candidate Vanushi Walters says it's crucial to protect peoples’ incomes and services as we recover and rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic
Auckland to stay at Level 2.5 until at least September 23; Cabinet makes 'in-principle' decision to move rest of NZ to Level 1 on September 21 if cases remain contained
14th Sep 20, 1:24pm
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Auckland to stay at Level 2.5 until at least September 23; Cabinet makes 'in-principle' decision to move rest of NZ to Level 1 on September 21 if cases remain contained
Two new cases of Covid-19 found in the community - both linked to 'bereavement event' sub-cluster, linked to an undisclosed contact of someone from the Mt Roskill church
10th Sep 20, 2:55pm
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Two new cases of Covid-19 found in the community - both linked to 'bereavement event' sub-cluster, linked to an undisclosed contact of someone from the Mt Roskill church
Chris Trotter suggests New Zealand's costly elimination strategy for dealing with Covid-19 might paradoxically end up paying for itself
7th Sep 20, 7:30am
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Chris Trotter suggests New Zealand's costly elimination strategy for dealing with Covid-19 might paradoxically end up paying for itself
Govt takes 'cautious' approach, leaving Auckland at Level 2.5 and the rest of NZ at Level 2 until at least September 16
4th Sep 20, 1:19pm
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Govt takes 'cautious' approach, leaving Auckland at Level 2.5 and the rest of NZ at Level 2 until at least September 16
National commits to giving all mothers a $3000 entitlement to use on health or social services and allowing parents to take paid parental leave at the same time
3rd Sep 20, 2:26pm
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National commits to giving all mothers a $3000 entitlement to use on health or social services and allowing parents to take paid parental leave at the same time
1 new Covid-19 case in the community, linked to the Auckland cluster, and another caught in isolation; Tests processed on Wednesday surpassed 10,000
3rd Sep 20, 1:15pm
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1 new Covid-19 case in the community, linked to the Auckland cluster, and another caught in isolation; Tests processed on Wednesday surpassed 10,000
Covid update: The three new community cases are all linked to the Mount Roskill evangelical fellowship; two patients in ICU
2nd Sep 20, 1:12pm
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Covid update: The three new community cases are all linked to the Mount Roskill evangelical fellowship; two patients in ICU
Shamubeel Eaqub assesses the economic picture in the context of Covid-19 and the looming election and encourages voters to engage with their local candidates
2nd Sep 20, 7:49am
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Shamubeel Eaqub assesses the economic picture in the context of Covid-19 and the looming election and encourages voters to engage with their local candidates
Covid update: Ministry of Health says all five of the community cases are clearly linked to the Auckland cluster
1st Sep 20, 1:17pm
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Covid update: Ministry of Health says all five of the community cases are clearly linked to the Auckland cluster
ACT Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden calls out Govt for having a disregard for 'wellbeing' in its Covid response
1st Sep 20, 9:20am
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ACT Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden calls out Govt for having a disregard for 'wellbeing' in its Covid response
9 new Covid-19 cases - 5 in the community, including 3 cases linked to the Mt Roskill church cluster and 2 household contacts
31st Aug 20, 1:12pm
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9 new Covid-19 cases - 5 in the community, including 3 cases linked to the Mt Roskill church cluster and 2 household contacts
Covid update: Ministry of Health reports two new Covid-19 cases in the community
30th Aug 20, 1:10pm
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Covid update: Ministry of Health reports two new Covid-19 cases in the community
Five new cases of Covid-19 in the community - four of which are linked to the Mt Roskill church mini-cluster; fifth case linked to Auckland cluster; seven new imported cases who were all on the same flight
28th Aug 20, 1:18pm
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Five new cases of Covid-19 in the community - four of which are linked to the Mt Roskill church mini-cluster; fifth case linked to Auckland cluster; seven new imported cases who were all on the same flight
Horizon Research says poll shows strong majority of public backs government's strategy of eliminating community transmission of COVID-19, and believes doing this will be better for the economy in the long-term
28th Aug 20, 11:21am
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Horizon Research says poll shows strong majority of public backs government's strategy of eliminating community transmission of COVID-19, and believes doing this will be better for the economy in the long-term
Covid update: Director of Public Health says there are seven new Covid cases, including one imported one
27th Aug 20, 1:28pm
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Covid update: Director of Public Health says there are seven new Covid cases, including one imported one
Govt allocates hundreds of millions towards finding a Covid-19 vaccine; Details of exactly where funding is going kept under wraps for commercial reasons
27th Aug 20, 10:03am
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Govt allocates hundreds of millions towards finding a Covid-19 vaccine; Details of exactly where funding is going kept under wraps for commercial reasons
5 new Covid-19 cases - 3 in the community, 1 unlinked; Mt Roskill Evangelical Fellowship church goers encouraged to get tested; Public transport providers to be required to display QR codes
26th Aug 20, 1:23pm
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5 new Covid-19 cases - 3 in the community, 1 unlinked; Mt Roskill Evangelical Fellowship church goers encouraged to get tested; Public transport providers to be required to display QR codes
7 new Covid-19 cases - all linked to the Auckland cluster; Govt aims to test 70,000 people in next week - targeting Maori and Pacific Island communities; National and NZ First want Health Committee reconvened
25th Aug 20, 1:29pm
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7 new Covid-19 cases - all linked to the Auckland cluster; Govt aims to test 70,000 people in next week - targeting Maori and Pacific Island communities; National and NZ First want Health Committee reconvened
Auckland to move to Level 2.5 on August 31; Rest of NZ to remain at Level 2; Mask wearing to be mandatory on public transport at Level 2 from August 31
24th Aug 20, 3:16pm
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Auckland to move to Level 2.5 on August 31; Rest of NZ to remain at Level 2; Mask wearing to be mandatory on public transport at Level 2 from August 31
9 new cases of Covid-19; 8 in the community - all linked to existing cases; 2 cases from over the weekend remain unlinked
24th Aug 20, 1:13pm
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9 new cases of Covid-19; 8 in the community - all linked to existing cases; 2 cases from over the weekend remain unlinked
Covid update: Ministry of Health reports three new cases. One in Auckland community, two imported cases in managed isolation. Three people in Middlemore Hospital in ICU
23rd Aug 20, 1:15pm
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Covid update: Ministry of Health reports three new cases. One in Auckland community, two imported cases in managed isolation. Three people in Middlemore Hospital in ICU
Covid update: Nine patients now in hospital - three in ICU at Middlemore
22nd Aug 20, 1:21pm
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Covid update: Nine patients now in hospital - three in ICU at Middlemore