Cars snake around the car park of the Otara Testing Station yesterday as locals waited in line for their test. Photo / Brett PhibbsCars snake around the car park of the Otara Testing Station yesterday as locals waited in line for their test. Photo / Brett PhibbsWith Kiwis experiencing wait times of nearly 12 hours to get a Covid-19 test, the Herald has whipped up a survivor's guide for anyone venturing out to get one. Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall apologised for those caught out by long waits yesterday and admitted staff were under pressure. Not expecting such a long wait, they left home simply fuelled by coffee and armed with one phone charger between the pair of them.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 19, 2021 23:11 UTC