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
New ZealandFocus: Everything you need to know about the new Covid-19 mask rulesAll you need to know about the new mask-wearing protocol as Omicron cases increase and the country settles into the orange setting of the traffic light system. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 01:08 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Three-stage plan for Omicron revealedJanuary 26 2022 The Government has released its three-phased approach in how it will tackle the Omicon variant spreading through the community.Watch26 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandNo Omicron detected in Northland yet; 2 new community casesNew wastewater testing detected traces of the coronavirus in Opononi and Kawakawa.25 Jan 11:44 PM
New ZealandGovernment seizing rapid tests to beef up its own stocks, businesses sayAfter banning rapid Covid tests for a year, the Government is now seizing private stocks.25 Jan 11:02 PM
New Zealand300+ residents, staff at Omicron-linked retirement home test negativeHas Omicron spread further in the community overnight?25 Jan 09:19 PM
New ZealandFewer than 900 quarantine rooms available for Covid casesThe arrival of Omicron will see more cases, and close contacts, needing to self-isolate.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNearly 1000 people isolating after contact with Omicron caseSince Omicron in the community, a number of locations of interest have been identified.25 Jan 06:28 AM
