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Those working on the frontline are the most exposed and least protected, union warns.
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120km outside their hotspot: Tradies busted breaking NSW lockdown
Workers fled when police arrived.
Delta outbreak may be 'more contained' than first feared - virologist; 11 new cases, 2 in hospital
NZ's Delta outbreak may be 'more contained' than first feared, a virologist says.
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Queues are up to 5km long with police called in to manage traffic around testing stations.
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Flowers bound for dump were given away by florist spreading sunshine as lockdown loomed.
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There are now 10 cases of Delta in New Zealand and almost 70 locations of interest.
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It was slow going getting a test on the first day of the new nationwide level 4 lockdown.
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Ten Covid cases confirmed - AUT student was in lecture with 84 other students.
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Workplace advisory firm is calling on essential business to operate with caution.
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