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Editorial: 'River of fascism' an extraordinary warning

OPINION: Our editorial on a troubling barrage of words in Parliament this week.

The Auckland problem: Higher infection rate, lower booster uptake

Unboosted Aucklanders eligible for their third jab need to get it now, expert says.

Steve Braunias casts a satirical translation over police press release

Opinion: At the end of the day, it could be worse. They're not rioting, or looting.

Protests in Christchurch, Picton, Auckland: Destiny Church and tattoo fundraising as more than 1000 march

Pockets of protesters have arisen around the country.

Focus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 19th February Wrap

February 19 2022 There were 1901 new Covid-19 cases in the community today as more people head to Wellington's protester-occupied Parliament grounds. Video / NZ Herald / George Heard / Mike Scott

Revealed: Which regions have the highest - and lowest - booster rates in NZ

More than 25,000 booster shots were given across New Zealand yesterday.

Parents confused by Covid-19 test messages

"Why swab and waste resource if it's not going to be processed?"

Protester numbers rise significantly as police, mayor feel the heat

Police said yesterday they would not pursue any enforcement action against protesters.

Live: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surge

That brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.

Covid 19 Omicron outbreak: WA's change to restrictions

Western Australia hit another record number of Covid-19 cases overnight.

Hipkins considering school sports options for unvaxxed kids

Unvaccinated kids have been distressed to find they can't play sport for school.

'I'm a hostage': Apartment residents speak of protest hell

One resident requested help with groceries after not leaving her apartment for a week.

Bureaucratic red tape blamed for lack of RATs for small businesses

Getting approval to import a rapid antigen test is easier said than done.

A test for the boss: Will they allow WFH after your overseas trip?

Employment expert says bosses couldn't reasonably deny staff who can do job from home.

Camp freedom? Protest camp swells as organisers start to set own rules

Organisers have requested media sign up for "site visits".

Who's who of Wellington leaders tell protesters to end illegal activities 'immediately'

Almost 30 Wellington community leaders have signed a statement urging an end to protest.

Covid-19 Omicron's 'cousin' B.A2 swiftly on the rise in NZ

The Omicron subtype BA.2 is spreading in NZ - so what does that mean for Kiwis?

'Incredibly disturbing': Anti-media sentiment among protesters cause for concern, experts say

Reporters have been abused and threatened at the anti-mandate protests.