Focus Morning Bulletin: 15 Dec, 2021
Aucklanders are set free, hundreds of police set to lose their jobs and a new study reveals more on Omicron in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
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Focus: Aucklanders freed as checkpoints lift
Aucklanders are finally free to leave the city after almost four months locked up as borders lifted overnight. Video / NZ Herald
More Covid-19 cases identified in Taranaki
Pop-up testing clinics will be running in Hāwera and Eltham today.
Covid misinformation probe: Three doctors suspended from practising
The trio have appealed the Medical Council's decision.
Countdown to freedom - police warn of delays, reveal how Northland checkpoints will work
Police have announced two Community Compliance Checkpoints will be set up in Northland.
Warning signs from rise of Omicron in Nordic nations
Denmark's current crisis may be a sign the virus is spreading silently.
'Lottery of human misery': Grounded Kiwis deliver MIQ petition to Parliament
"We're all part of the 'team of 6 million' - it's not a team of 5 million."
Analysis: $500m more Govt support gives Air NZ breathing space
New support means the airline can withstand 'unforeseen delays' without increasing debt.
Major building product supplier warns of price rises
One manufacturers' product price will rise 27.5 per cent from February 1.
'A drop in the ocean' - sector's verdict as Govt adds 600 tech visas
The high-growth industry says it needs a series of other moves.
I got caught in a pandemic panic two years into Covid. It felt like day one
New York Times: When a trip turns into a nightmare of conflicting public health orders.
Tairāwhiti community leaders call for Covid checkpoints over summer
The region has the second-lowest full vaccination rate in the country, at 82 per cent.
'It shouldn't come down to the day before': Pharmacies waiting on rapid antigen tests
Free rapid antigen testing will be rolled out at around 600 pharmacies in NZ tomorrow.
Flights set to double into Napier as Auckland border reopens, businesses welcome economic boost
An exodus of holiday makers and loved ones from Auckland is set to begin.
NZ air crew close contacts of Omicron case in Australia
Several crew members arrived in New Zealand last night, and are in an MIQ facility.
NSW records 804 Covid cases - highest daily total in 10 weeks
A spike in cases is linked to two growing clusters in the city of Newcastle.
What does Omicron mean for NZ? UK virologist weighs in on new Covid threat
Dr Chris Smith talks to Science Digest about what the UK is seeing from Omicron.
Denmark killed 17 million minks over Covid fears. It may have been illegal
New York Times: PM didn't know govt lacked legal authority to order the mass slaughter.
Global data reveals who's spreading Covid Omicron variant
A similar pattern of infection is being reported as Omicron takes hold worldwide.
The end of a return-to-office date
New York Times: More and more companies are saying: We'll get back to you.
South Africa's Omicron outbreaks may already be running out of steam
The nation's case fatality rate is now one in 200 – the lowest it's been so far.
David Seymour: Families start to notice hidden costs of Covid
OPINION: Prices will rise just as sure as night follows day.
Under fire anti vax doctors open their clinic doors as investigation by health authorities continues
Controversial North Canterbury doctor appears to be operating her clinic as normal today.
Omicron Grinch infects travel decision-making
Omicron could be a Grinch, Grounded Kiwis present petition over MIQ.
Rapid antigen testing: What you need to know
Who will be required to get it and who will need the PCR one?
'Human pin cushion': Officials slam fake booster pamphlet
The fake form contains misinformation about the virus and the vaccine.
Focus: PM Ardern cautious of Omicron variant overseas
PM Jacinda Ardern says the Government is keeping a close eye on Omicron but is still going ahead with all reconnection plans for now. Video / Mark Mitchell
Increase in parents wanting to home-school their children
Ministry of Education figures show a huge spike in applications.
Escape from Auckland: Expect delays if travelling by road, air as borders lift
Aucklanders heading out of the city tonight can expect delays as boundaries are removed.
2021 a year of travel for Love Island star and other celebrities
The pandemic is no match for the travel plans of the rich and famous.
No New Year fireworks for SkyCity
But the casino operator has welcomed the certainty of moving to orange for New Year's eve.
Businesses fuming over orange delay, Northland 'nowhere near' leaving red
Delayed party for Auckland has northern neighbour envious - but local businesses fuming.
Across the world, Covid anxiety and depression take hold
New York Times: A sudden revival of restrictions have added to an epidemic of loneliness.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 14 Dec, 2021
Auckland businesses see red, property values soar and Elon Musk takes the spoils in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald