NZ's shift follows similar moves in other countries on boosters.

February 2 2022 Chris Hipkins said he had contacted MIQ to make sure Charlotte Bellis' case was being appropriately handled, and was told they were already reviewing it.

Government doesn't want to lose head start in battle against Omicron.

A new insurance scheme will pay 80 per cent of unemployed people's wages.

'We're Kiwis that want to come home and hug our whānau.'

COMMENT: Don't hold your breath, as you may clog up the threatened hospital system

February 1 2022 Kiwi journalist Charlotte Bellis - stranded and pregnant in Afghanistan - has been offered an MIQ voucher today, Deputy PM Grant Robertson says.

Companies annoyed about lack of access to rapid tests, business chamber says.

'They need to adjust to us.'

Party leader Christopher Luxon wants to read the OECD report before making a decision.

National wants twice-weekly Covid tests for schools, and rapid tests widely available.

Team of five million fatigued and "over it" even as the Omicron variant ramps up.

OPINION: National Party spokesperson on mental health calls for urgent action.

Critical workers will get a signal on new fast testing system, Government says.

Judith Collins says she is 'focused on the things that matter'.

It comes after 103 new cases were reported yesterday, 56 in Auckland.

'Game on, change to win, and ultimately build a high-performance team.'

The PM and GG were forced to isolate as close contacts of an infected flight attendant.

January 31 2022 National Party leader Chris Luxon said centre-right parties worldwide faced a perception problem, as too many voters thought such parties were not compassionate.

Pregnant Kiwi journalist hopes to 'move the dial' on the way New Zealand manages MIQ.

A raft of high-risk locations of interest have been announced.

National MPs will spend today and tomorrow in Queenstown navigating the best way forward.