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Frustration as principals struggle to find clear rules on handling Omicron

Principals call for clear rules around Covid before thousands head back to class.

'A nightmare': Lending changes pushing Kiwis to loan sharks

Borrowers who have not missed payments for 20 years are being rejected for a loan.

Thomas Coughlan: Govt off to slow start with Omicron, but opposition should be careful

OPINION: The Government's had a terrible start to the Omicron outbreak.

Earthquakes, polluted and sinking: Why Indonesia's capital is moving

Jakarta is congested, polluted, prone to earthquakes and rapidly sinking into Java Sea.

'Number of cases' attended Soundsplash festival at the weekend

Potential exposure being assessed after Covid-positive cases visit Mystery Creek festival.

'Unsettling': Early childhood centre closed due to Omicron link

All people present at the centre on January 19 are being treated as close contacts.

Villa Maria receivers vow vigorous defence against legal claims

'Very considered and careful about the processes' - receivers on actions to date.

New Zealand ranked top country for financial freedom

Economic, financial, lifestyle, mobility and safety measures put us near the top.

'Office nostalgia': What Kiwis think of working from home

Survey reveals younger employees finding it harder at home.

Group of teens caught stealing dozens of cars for joyrides

Extra police patrols have been deployed in the evening and early hours of the morning.

Experts reveal how to get 'super immunity' to Covid

Scientists claim there's a new group of people who have a massive advantage against Covid.

Tauranga early childhood centre linked to suspected Omicron case

Today's case update.

Government seizing rapid tests to beef up its own stocks, businesses say

After banning rapid Covid tests for a year, the Government is now seizing private stocks.

Fighting for her life: Owner of popular Auckland eatery critical after fall

Yougeswari Subramaniam believes food brings happiness, comfort and cures home sickness.

New mask rules 'don't go far enough'; Govt to reveal more on plan for Omicron

It comes as testing capacity is boosted and new mask rules introduced.

Benedict Cumberbatch's Hawke's Bay antics - the legitimate and the dubious

Yes Dale, that was definitely Sherlock Holmes you saw shoplifting a Burger Rings packet.

'A tireless warrior': Family's tribute to 'beautiful' woman slain in her own home

Dead woman admired for her positive and strong attitude.

'Joe Rogan or me': Neil Young demands Spotify removes his music

Neil Young accuses streaming giant of 'spreading fake information about vaccines'.