'We're not going to stop Omicron, but we can slow it down': Experts on community outbreak
The news was revealed at a snap 11am press conference by the PM.
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Air NZ crew member tests positive, linked to five domestic flights - tests to confirm if Delta or Omicron
More details of the latest cases will be provided at 1pm.
Waiheke Island vineyard seeks six-figure legal costs from Auckland Council
The vineyard is seeking about $300,000 in legal costs.
Kids the winner as runaway bride swaps lycra for lace in city race
Here comes the bride - and her "beautiful" bridesmaids.
Live: Is it Omicron? Nine cases, five Air NZ flights - all eyes on genome tests today
Air NZ crew member and nine Motueka cases will soon find out if they have Omicron.
Covid-19: Five Air NZ flights added to locations of interest
Passengers on the flights have been asked to self-isolate immediately.
Auckland motorway crash: One seriously hurt, traffic backing up
Two northbound lanes closed, emergency services at the scene.
Anti-vaccine protest causes disruption in central Wellington
A group of about 1000 people are marching near Civic Square.
Watch: Police report reckless driving at gang-related tangi
The funeral procession is between Beach Haven and Schnapper Rock Cemetery.
Momo diplomacy: Nepali festival aims to unite dumpling-loving communities
Inaugural Nepali festival in March will be dedicated to dumplings.
Auckland gets consent to draw more water from Waikato River
Watercare now has consent for 300 million litres of water a day from the river year-round.
Warning NZ on brink of 'major border failure' as outbreak looms
"The Omicron pattern is continuing almost inexorably towards an outbreak in New Zealand."
Goff tipped to bow out of politics, support rising star for mayoralty
Phil Goff will announce his plans in the "coming weeks".
Bone Appetit! The rise and rise of people taking their dogs out to dinner
Ruff day? Take your pup to the pub for chicken stock beer and gravy sundaes.
Auckland locations of interest: Chemist Warehouse, SkyCity Casino, Pak'nSave Manukau added to list
Shoppers at Pak'nSave Manukau and Chemist Warehouse asked to self-monitor for symptoms.
Review of MIQ duration needed after Palmerston North Covid-19 case - expert
"We need to encompass the full range of possible incubation periods." - Prof Michael Baker
Lion NZ leaves Freemans Bay for CBD
Sir Douglas Myers' words are up on the wall of a large meeting room.
Live: Second Auckland Airport worker tests positive; Palmerston North case has Omicron
The Ministry of Health has reported one new possible Omicron case in Auckland.
Simeon Brown: Labour's rail plan light on delivery
OPINION: National's Transport spokesman on Labour's light rail proposal for Auckland.
Opinion: A trip to Auckland exposes Wellington's tired streets
Wellington isn't making enough progress to prioritise people over cars on city streets.
Labour Party MP harassed while getting vaccination
Some children were left in tears by the protest action.
'They could not find a pulse': Rescuers recall harrowing Maraetai Beach accident
Rescuers worked desperately to save a woman after a jet ski accident at Maraetai Beach.
Brian Tamaki sees himself as a martyr, says expert
Historian says Destiny Church leader's arrest makes him more sympathetic to his followers.
Five Auckland kids did not collapse after vaccine: Social media lies quashed
'We can confirm there are no reports of any such events occurring', official said.
Contact of Omicron-infected MIQ worker tests positive, 14 new cases today
There are 30 people in hospital with the virus.
'We won't stop looking for him': Police send warning to people hiding shooting suspect
"Our message to Thomsen is that we won't stop looking for him."
'How fast can this thing go?' The new jet ski tour giving a new way to Sea Auckland
See Auckland in a thrilling new way with this Jetski tour.
Phil Goff: Some vote against every revenue measure Auckland needs
OPINION: Mayor responds to criticism of Auckland Council rates and debt.
Health officials apologise for long vaccination queues
The demand spiked as children between 5 and 11 years old became eligible for vaccination.
'My dad's going to prison for what?': At home with Brian Tamaki as he is arrested
Herald reporter David Fisher was there as Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki was arrested.
Watch: Brian Tamaki arrested - farewell kiss before led away by police
Tamaki has arrived at Mt Eden prison after being arrested at home this morning.
Auckland's Southern Motorway crash leaves one seriously injured
All lanes on Auckland's Southern Motorway have now reopened following a crash this morning