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Vaccination rollout for children aged 5-11 will begin on January 17.
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New Zealanders desperate to return home have been dealt another blow.
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Covid-19 drug research is now focusing on its effectiveness against the Omicron variant.
MBIE cancels MIQ room release as Govt announces temporary change
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'Crushing the souls of Kiwis': Tourism industry, airlines react to border delay
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Brian Tamaki wins fight to alter bail conditions, but lockdown protests still barred
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Children eligible for Covid jabs - parents put at ease, more students to return to school
From January 17, children aged 5 to 11 will be able to be vaccinated against Covid.
Omicron delays NZ border reopening
Home isolation and border opening dates are scrapped in response to Omicron risk.
Focus Live: Booster gap shortened, border reopening delayed, MIQ extended
December 21 2021 The Government has announced a suite of changes to bolster New Zealand's defences against the Omicron variant of Covid-19 - including pushing out changes to border rules until the end of February.
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Just 28 new community cases today, no new Omicron arrivals
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Māori/Pasifika child vaccine rates 'will outstrip Pākehā'
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Revealed: First Omicron case left MIQ before variant identified
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Anti-masker bites cop, strangles dog
It started as a simple request and ended with the woman facing serious charges.
Border, MIQ plan expected today after Cabinet decision on Omicron risk
Experts urge Government to delay the reopening of New Zealand's borders.
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Tribunal says Crown failed to protect Māori in 'fear of a racist backlash'
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Just plain thong: Man banned from flight for provocative face mask
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Military nurses said despite vigorous training, treating Covid-19 has been arduous.
Travel ban: South African ICU nurse unable to take up job offer
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'Simply great sadness': Deputy PM Grant Robertson responds to Sir Ian Taylor
OPINION: Despite all the criticism, the Govt has not wavered from its duty.
MBIE delays MIQ room release due to Omicron
MBIE stated the next room release will be on Wednesday, December 22 at midday.
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'There was no other way than to pretend I was there for my first dose or my second.'