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Best of 2021: Gang leader finds a way in the war against Covid-19

"I'm not anti-vaccination," he tells the room. "Willie, get me across the line, Willie."

Border protections will 'buy us time' as Omicron spreads - Expert

Scientists are currently studying Omicron to see if it poses a bigger threat than Delta.

Apology after preschool Covid cluster hits babies as young as eight months old

The children from the centre with the virus range between eight months to four years old.

China warns of 'colossal' Covid outbreak as Omicron variant emerges

Chinese mathematicians have uncovered a 'harsh reality' as Covid cases look set to spike.

Pandemic Travel: How to travel safely this summer

Here's how to travel safer this summer.

Radius interim profit drops from $2.1m to $1.3m

"We continue to see costs across the business rising" - CEO Brien Cree.

Asset Plus interim profit down 78%, $350m project downsized

"Re-emergence of Covid-19 has again subdued leasing activity and business confidence".

Two Auckland Covid patients' home-isolation deaths 'potentially preventable'

Two people who were self-isolating at home alone, died earlier this month.

How Omicron, the new Covid-19 variant, got its name

New York Times: The naming system makes public communication about variants easier.

'It's an outrage': Expert slams countries over Omicron reaction

An African doctor has criticised countries for immediately introducing travel bans.

Has outbreak peaked? Experts warn cases could still rise in Auckland

The outbreak looks to have peaked but that could change with the traffic light system.

First country shuts doors to all foreign tourists over Omicron fears

The rules go into effect on Sunday night.

'Very heavy price': As Omicron spreads, borders slam shut

World scrambles to slow variant's spread, days after it was identified in South Africa.

NZ's booster shot rollout: All you need to know

The ministry said officials were assessing the latest information on the new variant.

Editorial: New variant pushes us into wait-and-see mode

EDITORIAL: It is clearer that the border reopening process shouldn't be rushed.

Leading epidemiologist: How NZ can limit virus deaths in 2022

Michael Baker says NZ can curb Covid-19's 2022 death toll, but it depends on four factors.

Watch: Auckland Airport opening up $160m road network

Company takes advantage of plunge in traffic to get on with infrastructure work.

Omicron variant confirmed in Australia

Genomic testing confirms two recent arrivals into Sydney infected with new strain.