Queues at Rolleston Countdown last night. Photo / Supplied The HitsKiwis have ignored calls to shop normally as the latest Covid-19 lockdown was announced, with many racing to supermarkets and stocking up on supplies - even "sprinting" to items to ensure they don't miss out. After news broke yesterday that there was a community case of Covid-19 people moved quickly to supermarkets to fill their trolleys. Shoppers told The New Zealand Herald of the crazed behaviour at some supermarkets. Five minutes later people were sprinting - genuinely sprinting - to the toilet paper section," said a resident of Rolleston just south of Christchurch.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 17, 2021 18:56 UTC