New ZealandFocus Live: Government cuts booster gap to three monthsFebruary 2 2022 People can now get their booster vaccinations three months after their second shot rather than wait for four months as the Government tries to stay ahead of Omicron.Watch02 Feb 12:30 AM
New Zealand142 new community cases, 6 in hospital, as infections span nine regionsThe Auckland region has once more become a Covid hotspot as Omicron spreads.02 Feb 12:21 AM
New ZealandMore Air NZ flights added to locations of interest as high-riskThe public are urged to keep checking the Ministry of Health's location page.01 Feb 04:29 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: More than 100 million rapid tests coming this yearFebruary 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.Watch01 Feb 03:47 AM
New ZealandNgarewa-Packer calls for 'real-time' Omicron updates'They need to adjust to us.'01 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandSignwriter accused of making fake vaccine passes keeps name secret - for nowMan faces two charges of forgery after cops swooped.01 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandTeachers hit by Covid as students return to classroomsAuckland schools impacted by Covid-19 as Omicron case numbers expected to spike.31 Jan 09:05 PM
New Zealand400 daily Omicron cases by end of this week - expertAlmost 100 new cases of Covid-19 were reported yesterday.31 Jan 07:55 PM
New ZealandŌtāhuhu College staff member tests positive for Covid, four staff isolatingThree other staff members are now isolating.31 Jan 07:32 PM
New ZealandAuckland clothing store, Nelson Airport and Gisborne McDonald's among new locations of interestIt comes as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tests negative for the virus.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: 91 new cases, 10 people in hospital; Omicron now 'dominant variant'It comes after 103 new cases were reported yesterday, 56 in Auckland.31 Jan 12:50 AM
New ZealandKelly Tarlton's and two InterCity bus trips listed as high-risk location of interestLocations not deemed high risk but people are advised to self-monitor for symptoms.29 Jan 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The real reason for Govt's RATs debacleOPINION: It's hard to fathom what basic errors were made at Government level.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand97 new community cases today, gig goers urged to get testedAll Soundsplash festival-goers urged to get tested as cases grow29 Jan 05:13 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid-19 Outbreak | Saturday 29th JanuaryJanuary 29 2022 There were 97 cases of Covid-19 in the community today, including 11 new confirmed cases of the Omicron variant.Watch29 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Air NZ flights, Auckland Airport and Hamilton temple among new exposure sitesThe Omicron exposure sites across NZ continue to grow at a fast rate.29 Jan 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Big concern': St John investigating whether ambulance delays caused deathsLengthy delays in getting ambulances to people in need are being investigated by St John.28 Jan 07:10 PM
New ZealandHealth officials: 'Act as if Omicron is in your community' - the symptoms to watch forThere were 105 community cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThousands apply for mask exemptions for schoolkidsThe issue has resulted in an urgent request to ministers to give advice to parents.28 Jan 05:59 AM
New ZealandCan I kiss the bride? Covid mask rules spark wedding sector anxietyA petition has been launched to remove mask regulations from weddings and private events.28 Jan 01:36 AM
New ZealandOmicron locations of interest: Auckland to Nelson flight, Mt Maunganui polo eventAnyone on flight NZ5077 Auck-Nelson on Jan 16 is now a close contact of an Omicron case.27 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandKrispy Kreme and Gucci store linked to suspected Omicron casesFour new Auckland locations of interest have been linked to suspected Omicron cases.27 Jan 09:47 PM
New ZealandManurewa Marae conducts review, rebuffs false vaccination allegationThe marae concluded its review this morning and found no concerns with its service.27 Jan 08:49 PM
New ZealandMum going blind delays getting help due to no petrol money, car or childcare. She's not the only one'Almost certainly her outcome was worsened as a result of the delay,' doctor says.27 Jan 06:26 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Auckland Airport domestic terminal visited by Covid caseMore locations of interest linked to Omicron cases continue to be released.27 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandGovernment priority in RATS orders ruins businesses' pandemic plansA Govt decision to take RATS tests meant for private business has angered commerce group.26 Jan 11:39 PM
New Zealand'Dreaming': Reti has a dig at Little's confidence in maintaining OmicronAndrew Little says, 'We've had two years of experience of this particular virus.'26 Jan 11:33 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Big super-spreader event' - concern over 51-hour Soundsplash festivalWaipa's mayor says it was inevitable someone would take Covid to one of these big events.26 Jan 09:46 PM
New ZealandOmicron in Queenstown; Govt under pressure after 'seizure' of rapid testsLack of Māori input and specific details of plan have been criticised.26 Jan 08:44 PM
New Zealand'Total disgrace': No early MIQ release for family who stayed 22 days, had 7 negative testsThe family with three kids under six have now spent 22 days in MIQ.26 Jan 08:16 PM
New ZealandCovid 19 drug to stay in New Zealand for nowRonapreve was used to fight Delta, but its effectiveness against Omicron is unknown.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Number of cases' attended Soundsplash festival at the weekendPotential exposure being assessed after Covid-positive cases visit Mystery Creek festival.26 Jan 06:45 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingEssential medications rationed due to supply shortagesEssential medications rationed, supplies short, pharmacists cancel maternity leave.26 Jan 04:28 AM
New ZealandLive: 23 new community Covid-19 cases; 15 confirmed as OmicronOmicron cluster grows to 56 after 15 new cases announced today.26 Jan 01:19 AM
