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South Africa's Omicron outbreaks may already be running out of steam

The nation's case fatality rate is now one in 200 – the lowest it's been so far.

David Seymour: Families start to notice hidden costs of Covid

OPINION: Prices will rise just as sure as night follows day.

Under fire anti vax doctors open their clinic doors as investigation by health authorities continues

Controversial North Canterbury doctor appears to be operating her clinic as normal today.

Omicron Grinch infects travel decision-making

Omicron could be a Grinch, Grounded Kiwis present petition over MIQ.

Rapid antigen testing: What you need to know

Who will be required to get it and who will need the PCR one?

'Human pin cushion': Officials slam fake booster pamphlet

The fake form contains misinformation about the virus and the vaccine.

Focus: PM Ardern cautious of Omicron variant overseas

PM Jacinda Ardern says the Government is keeping a close eye on Omicron but is still going ahead with all reconnection plans for now. Video / Mark Mitchell

Increase in parents wanting to home-school their children

Ministry of Education figures show a huge spike in applications.

Escape from Auckland: Expect delays if travelling by road, air as borders lift

Aucklanders heading out of the city tonight can expect delays as boundaries are removed.

Whanganui to remain in Red, move to Orange confirmed in time for New Year

Whanganui will remain in the red setting until December 30.

As US nears 800,000 virus deaths, 1 of every 100 older Americans has perished

New York Times: 75% of people who have died of the virus in the US have been 65 or older.

Nurse investigated over online threats to attack vaccination buses

Dunedin nurse referred to a professional conduct committee by Nursing Council.

Northland's 'vulnerable communities' at risk of spread - Covid expert

Regions at red now have an additional period of time for second doses to be administered.

Auckland at orange: What you can (and can't) do

All regions currently at red – except for Northland - will move to orange on December 30.

Out of the red: Auckland moving to orange traffic light setting in time for NYE

The next full review of the traffic lights will be on January 17.

Focus Live: Auckland, other regions move to orange at midnight on Dec 30

December 13 2021 Auckland will move to the orange traffic light setting at 11.59pm on Thursday, December 30. Remaining areas in red, excluding Northland, will also move to orange on December 30.

'Full of holes': Up to 20 per cent of infected travellers could be missed by rapid antigen testing

Free rapid antigen tests will be rolled out at pharmacies as the Auckland border lifts.

'I'll take you on a boot ride': Northland nurse's life threatened by anti-vaxxer

'I do not take these threats too lightly,' nurse Hanibrez Sipu says of extreme abuse.