School bus operators try to steer through driver shortages
School transport operators are upset with the lack of financial support against Omicron.
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Live: Omicron's grip - daily cases could be almost 100k; expert's warning for age group
Rod Jackson says the only numbers that matter are hospitalisations and deaths.
Stalled Remuera townhouse project gets green light
Construction crews will return to the site on Monday after a five-month delay.
Man found dead after Bayswater Marina standoff, no one else sought
The police negotiations team were sent to the scene.
Watch: 22,535 new Covid cases, five deaths
Latest deaths in Tauranga, Waikato, Dunedin and Middlemore bring toll to 67.
Many happy returns: First Kiwis to arrive without isolation rules in two years
New Zealanders are also able to head to 120 countries without having to isolate on return.
Heading to Sculpture on the Gulf 2022? Here's what you need to know
Nature and culture collide during this 2.5km trail walk decorated by top NZ artists.
Man, 31, arrested and charged after alleged assault in Belmont
The victim was left shocked after the incident.
Aged-care centres around the country locked down
People can only access aged-care centres if they have compassionate grounds to do so.
Meet the first NZer to legally use dried cannabis flower to treat pain
"Patients like me, we are not interested in getting high and feeling stoned..."
Omicron outbreak: More than 800 staff from one DHB off work
All of Auckland's district health boards are now postponing some non-urgent operations.
Trials on hold after Omicron hits court staff following party
Court trials abandoned as Omicron impacts staffing levels in Auckland.
Settlement reached between woman and employer on gender discrimination
An AKL woman's manager criticised her use of sick leave for menstruation-related illness.
School closes for two weeks with an Omicron case in almost every class
'We're not prepared to sit back and let this thing gobble everybody up', principal says.
PM: 'Rapid advice' incoming on isolation rules
Advice on how isolation rules might change for arrivals was expected shortly.
Tom Dillane: Why does no one want '2nd most important' job in NZ?
The Auckland mayoralty is compromised in executive power, and that's deterring candidates.
Psychiatrist: Despite mental illness, man who killed girlfriend likely knew it was wrong
Two psychiatrists have given opposing opinions regarding Akash's insanity defence.
Desperate pharmacist on denying RATs to sick: 'I just feel so helpless'
A pharmacist says countless symptomatic people are seeking tests she can't give out.
Harbour Bridge protest: Police vow to 'actively engage' to block protesters
Saturday protest a new anti-mandate drive by Destiny Church's Freedom & Rights Coalition.
Five deaths, record 12,011 new cases - nearly double yesterday; 237 in hospital
Of the 12,011 new cases, 3807 were detected via PCR tests and 8223 were by using RATs.
Richie McCaw hand-delivers award to Waiheke tourism business
Richie McCaw surprised staff at a struggling tourism business.
'It's like preparing for war': Health staff under pressure battling Omicron
"They're saying 'I'm really tired now and I don't know how long I can do this'."
Banker behind Ponzi scheme became painter behind bars
The 72-year-old once handled millions of dollars but now dabbles as an artist.
Person in wheelchair dies after waiting six hours for St John ambulance
The tragic case has been passed on to the Coroner by St John.
Phase 3: Retailers need green light now to sell RATs - Barnett
Government needs 'a dose of reality' on who critical workers are, chamber CEO says.
Auckland Harbour Bridge protest: Police to block walkers, fears of lives at 'massive risk'
With thousands sick with Covid, one city councillor says it's the last thing we need.
'Children and young people' dominating Omicron cases in South Auckland
Dr Matire Harwood is seeing a rapid rise in positive results in young people.
Manukau jury trials come to immediate halt due to staff sickness, isolation
82,670 court events were adjourned or rescheduled due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Omicron outbreak: Ambulance crews face record callouts - some waiting up to 12 hours
Ambulance staff being flown in from across the country to help deal with Omicron demand.
Supply chain woes: How our ports are faring compared to Oz counterparts
'Soul destroying' Export company boss says its now losing customers due to shipping woes.
Billionaire's plan for NZ's tallest building back on track
'The delays and challenges were underestimated.'
Labour MP apologises after wasting Covid test capacity
Shanan Halbert has apologised for getting tested against official guidance.
'Huge backlog': Covid testing sites swamped - 10% of results taking longer than five days
Some community testing sites continue to face high demand leading to delays in processing.
Hundreds to miss out on procedures as hospitals cut back services
Two hospitals are under pressure from a drop in nursing numbers and rise in Covid cases.