The first confirmed case of Omicron in the South has been confirmed by officials this morning.
The Southern District Health Board confirmed the positive case was in Queenstown.
Investigations into the origins of the case are ongoing.
The Otago Daily Times understands the case is a local and may have links to the Waikato.
It is also understood the case is not connected to the Super Rugby Pacific players who are isolated after being deemed close contacts of a case.