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Omicron protocols could see households isolating for up to 24 days
The change has come thanks to the move to isolation in the community.

We've done it! NZ reaches 90% full vaccination milestone
New Zealand has reached 90 per cent full vaccination coverage.

2km queues at testing sites, police managing traffic
Queues are up to 5km long with police called in to manage traffic around testing stations.

GPs copping abuse from frustrated patients waiting for vaccine
Staff were getting daily phone calls from frustrated patients wanting to be vaccinated.

Opposition mounting on Watercare's Waikato River plan
Southgate, also Hamilton mayor, has been a vocal opponent of the application.