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Radius appoints lawyer as new CEO
New boss brings experience in the retirement village and aged care industry.
More Air NZ flights added to locations of interest as high-risk
The public are urged to keep checking the Ministry of Health's location page.
Company in liquidation after Government recalls $106k in Covid wage subsidies
Company liquidates after audit reveals it didn't qualify for $106k in wage subsidies
MIQ lockout: NZ pensioners stuck in Australia have super payments ceased
The couple did not expect to be in Australia this long.
How the 'winner's curse' leads to burnout
Claire Coleman looks at the health risks of working yourself into the ground.
Focus Live: More than 100 million rapid tests coming this year
February 1 2022 Deputy PM Grant Roberson says the Government has ordered enough new rapid antigen test kits (RATS) to get the country through any looming Omicron outbreak.
NZ performance at World Trade Expo cancelled after dance crew members get Covid 19
Some members of Parris Goebel's Royal Family Dance Crew test positive before expo.
Focus Live: Pregnant Kiwi journalist Charlotte Bellis offered MIQ spot
February 1 2022 Kiwi journalist Charlotte Bellis - stranded and pregnant in Afghanistan - has been offered an MIQ voucher today, Deputy PM Grant Robertson says.
Why Joe Rogan is untouchable despite controversial views
Why did the streaming giant Spotify side with the controversial podcaster?
Ngarewa-Packer calls for 'real-time' Omicron updates
'They need to adjust to us.'
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 1st February Wrap
Health experts expect to see a surge in cases of COVID-19's Omicron variant in New Zealand this week. Video / Michael Craig / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Getty
Signwriter accused of making fake vaccine passes keeps name secret - for now
Man faces two charges of forgery after cops swooped.
Charlotte Bellis considering legal options after Hipkins' alleged privacy breach
The pregnant Kiwi journalist says minister shared personal details without her consent.
Focus: Kids return to schools under new Covid rules
Pt Chevalier School principal Stephen Lethbridge says while some teachers, parents and kids may be nervous about returning to school, they have measures in place to overcome any Covid challenges. Video / NZ Herald
Omicron outbreak: 126 Covid community cases today now span 11 regions
From now on updates from the Ministry of Health will not specify the case variant.
Airline crew ordered to stop socialising amid Covid fears
Life in the skies is a whole lonelier for segregated Virgin Atlantic crew.
Luxon wants free rapid Covid tests for schools, but doesn't know how many students
National wants twice-weekly Covid tests for schools, and rapid tests widely available.
Teachers hit by Covid as students return to classrooms
Auckland schools impacted by Covid-19 as Omicron case numbers expected to spike.
Lockdown hit: SkyCity's profit forecast to sink into loss
Ability to pay dividends restricted while waiver on debt provisions in place
Supermarket giant frustrated it can't sell rapid antigen tests
Foodstuffs is urging more collaboration with the Government.
400 daily Omicron cases by end of this week - expert
Almost 100 new cases of Covid-19 were reported yesterday.
Ōtāhuhu College staff member tests positive for Covid, four staff isolating
Three other staff members are now isolating.
A highly vaccinated Italy, once slammed by the virus, has a new Covid divide
New York Times: The social schism revolves more around those living with the coronavirus.
Billions travel for Lunar New Year against government advice
Government advice is ignored as hundreds of millions of people travel for holiday.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 01 Feb, 2022
Workers being told to hunker down, house prices breach the million-dollar mark and a new twist in the Boris Johnson lockdown parties saga in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Partygate: Report slams Boris Johnson's boozy gatherings
Scathing report finds 'serious failure' of leadership, Johnson vows to 'fix it'.
Covid restrictions taking toll on public sentiment - psychologist
Team of five million fatigued and "over it" even as the Omicron variant ramps up.
Auckland clothing store, Nelson Airport and Gisborne McDonald's among new locations of interest
It comes as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tests negative for the virus.
MIQ misery: Kiwi lawyer in London trying to 'right a wrong'
Alexandra Birt can't understand the abuse dished out to Grounded Kiwis over MIQ.
Workers across country being strongly discouraged to travel
Some employers are reportedly compelling staff to stop inter-regional travel.
Editorial: PM's rough personal and political patch - what comes next could be even harder
Getting bigger issues right is more relevant to ongoing political success.
Fears back-to-school costs and Covid could keep kids out of class
Families choosing between schools supplies or food and power, charity says.
Barry Soper: The virus will be the Government's undoing
OPINION: It should come as no surprise to Ardern why her popularity's on the wane.