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  •   Home > News > Law and Order

    Police are tracking the movements of a covid-positive man who allegedly escaped MIQ in Auckland this morning

    Police are tracking the movements of a covid-positive man who allegedly escaped MIQ in Auckland this morning


    Authorities were notified four hours ago the man had escaped a managed quarantine facility in Ellerslie.

    Superintendent Steve Kehoe says officers surrounded an Otahuhu address a short time ago and are preparing to make an arrest.

    He says they're liaising with the Ministry of Health to understand his movements since leaving MIQ.

    Police staff are dressed in full PPE and have been following all health guidelines, in accordance with Police COVID-19 procedures.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Auckland:
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    International:
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    Politics:
    Israel banning dozens of aid organisations from operating in Gaza 8:36

    Business:
    New agreements take effect today - for a strategic coal reserve stockpile at Huntly Power Station 8:16

    Politics:
    New dog-walking restrictions in Auckland start today 8:16

    Environment:
    A wet start to the New Year for the top of the South Island 7:56

    Politics:
    Countries adopting 'new year's resolutions' with health, economy and internet laws 7:46

    Law and Order:
    The hired chauffeur of the vehicle involved in the accident that injured former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and killed two of the fighter's friends on a highway in Nigeria could face prosecution for reckless driving 7:46

    Motoring:
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    Politics:
    Enrolling in this year's General Election is different this year, from last time, in 2023 7:26


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