New ZealandLive: 60 new community cases; second Omicron border-related case in communitySecond border-related case is an Air New Zealand crew member who worked on December 24.30 Dec 12:57 AM
New ZealandOpposition calls for urgent Govt action on boosters, kids' vaccines and rapid testing amid Omicron scareA second border-related case has been in the community, Health Ministry announced today.30 Dec 12:26 AM
New ZealandWatch: Up to 100 people isolating after close contact with Omicron caseCovid-19 expert fears UK musician could have picked up variant in MIQ.29 Dec 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Angry and heartbroken': DJs caught up in NZ's Omicron storm; replacement festival acts namedFat Freddy's Drop steps up as replacement act.29 Dec 10:07 PM
New Zealand'Devastated' DJ at centre of Omicron storm speaks outUK artist has apologised to 'everyone who will be impacted' in country he 'loves so much'.29 Dec 09:27 PM
World'Tsunami': WHO chief worried about Omicron and Delta surgeWHO's figures, the number of Covid-19 cases recorded worldwide increased by 11%.29 Dec 08:33 PM
World'Surge may be inevitable': Asia keeps Omicron managed as cases explodeMuch of Asia has largely managed to keep Omicron at bay even as the variant rages.29 Dec 07:49 PM
New ZealandOmicron is going to come - it's 'just too contagious': Expert'Everyone's going to get Omicron if they're not vaccinated - and it's going to come fast.'29 Dec 07:39 PM
New ZealandOmicron case: Expert urges vigilance as incubation can be longerPeople need to play their part to minimise the risk of transmission: Wiles.29 Dec 05:47 PM
New ZealandOmicron case sparks call to tighten border restrictionsA popular DJ from the UK has tested positive for the variant after being in the community.29 Dec 05:46 PM
New ZealandOmicron case active in community: Places DJ visited and whenDJ visited Impala on Shortland St on the evening of Boxing Day.29 Dec 05:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Just ludicrous': Closure of vaccination, Māori response centres slammedThis region is lagging behind vaccination rates, so why are the main vax centres closed?29 Dec 04:37 PM
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New ZealandFears unvaxxed party hosts could spark New Year's Eve spreadBars could be safer than parties featuring people who haven't been vaccinated.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland goes orange, but hospo venues' credit remains in the redCash strapped Auckland bars and restaurants "won't reopen doors in 2022".29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOmicron-infected person reportedly UK DJ who pulled out of Rhythm & Alps, visited Auckland hotspotsPerson was a recent arrival who returned a positive result on day nine of self-isolation.29 Dec 09:30 AM
New ZealandRestaurant penalised for multiple Covid-19 rule breachesWorkSafe has been looking into the business since September.29 Dec 02:55 AM
New ZealandOmicron spike: Cases at border jump by 17 overnightAs Omicron cases increase at MIQ, so too the chances of it entering the community.29 Dec 12:58 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: 46 new cases in community; 48 people in hospitalThere were 18 community cases announced yesterday, the lowest number since October 1.29 Dec 12:27 AM
WorldAustralia: NSW Covid-19 cases jump to 11,000-plusThe state has recorded its highest daily tally ever.28 Dec 10:32 PM
New ZealandDelta still the biggest threat says Ministry of HealthDespite the Delta outbreak appearing to be under control, the variant is still of concern.28 Dec 05:46 PM
New ZealandDelta could potentially be 'eliminated', but expert warns spike in border cases 'alarming'Michael Baker said Delta could be eliminated, but cases in MIQ are 'quite alarming'.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid baby boom: More people turn to fertility treatment than ever before'In times of crisis and distress people crave forces of comfort, and often it's family.'28 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldUndertakers, rabbis join global fight promoting vaccineLutheran pastors are offering covid-19 shots inside churches.28 Dec 09:01 AM
KahuMisinformation is meddling with Māori wellbeingMisinformation is alive and well regarding Covid, also in the obesity and diet sector.28 Dec 04:30 AM
WorldNSW testing centres swamped as Omicron outbreak growsWhile case numbers have remained steady, hospitalisations are up.28 Dec 04:07 AM
WorldFiji braces for third wave of Covid-19This week, the Health Ministry has confirmed 208 new cases of Covid-19.28 Dec 01:52 AM
New ZealandCovid: Woman in 70s dies, 18 new community cases todayYesterday 34 community cases of Covid-19 were reported.28 Dec 12:25 AM
WorldUS health officials recommend shorter Covid-19 isolation timeThe CDC says isolation time could be cut to five days or fewer.27 Dec 11:29 PM
WorldOmicron spreads global gloom over New Year's celebrationsSome governments are reimposing restrictions immediately while others are more hesitant.27 Dec 09:04 PM
Business'They're all a bit afraid up there': Queenstown visitors fail to show upQueenstown businesses say Covid-19 has spooked Aucklanders out of heading south.27 Dec 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBleak festive season for unvaxxed DHB staff made redundantForty-six Northland DHB staff have had their jobs terminated.27 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid 'not taking a holiday': Warning for summer hotspots'Covid doesn't know it's Christmas or New Year', says ice cream shop manager.27 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'There's always hope': Year from hell can't crush suburb's spiritThe community's heart beats strong, leaders say.27 Dec 04:00 PM
