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#BREAKING | There are 21 new cases in the community today, taking the total to 72. Of the 21 new cases, 20 are in Auckland and one is in Wellington. A total of six cases in Wellington. 61 are confirmed as part of the same cluster, with the other 11 under investigation but with likely links. Get the full story via the link in our bio.

August 22, 2021

#BREAKING | There are 21 new community cases in New Zealand today. The total has now reached 51. Authorities say 5,065 contacts had been identified so far in this cluster and a further 5000 close contacts are expected by end of today. Wastewater testing indicated traces of Covid-19 as far north as Warkworth and encouraged anyone showing symptoms to get a test. Live updates via the link in our bio.

August 21, 2021

#BREAKING | The Herald understands that positive test results for Covid-19 have popped up in Wellington this morning. These would be the first cases in the outbreak outside of Auckland. Get live updates via the link in our bio.

August 20, 2021

#BREAKING | There are 11 new Covid cases in the community today — 8 in Auckland, 3 in Wellington. Get live updates via the link in our bio.

August 20, 2021

#BREAKING | New Zealand will remain at level 4 until 11.59pm on Tuesday. The Prime Minister has announced the nationwide lockdown has been extended to line up with Auckland and Coromandel. Get the full story via the link in our bio.

August 20, 2021

#UPDATE | New Zealand's Delta outbreak may now be "more contained" than first feared, a virologist says, after overnight genome sequencing secured a critical piece of the puzzle. But experts still warn that potential super-spreader events may have worsened the scale of the outbreak, which has so far grown to 20 cases. Get the full story via the link in our bio or swipe up on our Instagram Story.

August 20, 2021

#BREAKING | Your latest 1pm update. 🔗 Close genomic match to Sydney returnee from managed red zone flight 🦠 11 new Covid cases — 21 in total 🏥 2 people hospitalised Get the full story via the link in our bio.

August 19, 2021

When the Taliban addressed the world for the first time since taking over the Afghan capital of Kabul, a Kiwi journalist Charlotte Bellis was one of only three women in the room — and she wasted no time. The Al Jazeera journalist took charge and asked the first question, forcing the organisation's leaders to address their attitude towards women. Get the full story via the link in our bio.

August 19, 2021

#UPDATE | Long queues of cars have inundated testing stations this morning and supermarkets have reported panic buying as people stock up on essential supplies. Follow live via link in our bio or swipe up on our Instagram Story.

August 18, 2021

#BREAKING "The bubble is back." New Zealand will move to alert level 4 from 11.59 pm — Covid-19 vaccinations have been suspended for 48 hours. Get everything you need to know via the link in our bio.

August 18, 2021

#BREAKING | There are now seven cases in the community, with two additional cases to report from the five announced this morning — but Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield believe the cases will continue to rise, by a significant number. The director general today revealing "we could expect already between 50 to 120 cases." linked to the current outbreak. Full story via the link in our bio.

August 18, 2021

#UPDATE | Four new Delta Covid cases this morning 🏥 Auckland Hospital nurse tests positive 🔗 All linked to Devonport case 👮 Officials move to stop hospital outbreak Get everything you need to know and follow along with our live coverage via the link in our bio.

August 18, 2021