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Border loosening should be postponed amid rise of Omicron - Baker

Experts want to keep borders closed until we know more about the Omicron variant.

Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Sunday 12 December Wrap

December 12 2021 There were 103 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - up on yesterday's tally of 63.

The great escape: Aucklanders keener than other Kiwis to holiday overseas

Aucklanders emerging from lockdown and now facing being shunned in NZ want overseas travel

Covid update: 103 new community cases ahead of traffic light review

There are 61 Covid patients in hospital, including three in HDU or ICU.

Fewer than 30 antivax GPs in NZ, college estimates

Low vaccination in certain areas may be as a result of some anti-vax GPs, say experts.

Explainer: What we've learnt about Omicron and what it means for NZ

There are now solid signs Omicron can beat Delta. So what does that mean for us in NZ?

'Dumb thing to do': MOH warns against multiple vaccinations

Health Ministry investigating after a man had 10 doses of the Pfizer vaccine in one day.

South African doctors see signs Omicron milder than Delta

Early signs Omicron cases less severe but volume of cases could still overwhelm hospitals.

'Worst Christmas': Quiet start to holiday accommodation bookings but some 'optimistic'

Rotorua's accommodation industry is facing Christmas with realism and hope.

Editorial: Stumbling block in vaccine pass policy

OPINION: Our editorial says vaccine passes should be more straightforward and reliable.

Into the red-zone: As Aucklanders prepare to leave, I'm fighting my fears to enter

I'm leaving the safety of Wellington for Auckland where cases number into the thousands.

Students making most of free trades training

Close to 1000 students at UCOL have taken up free trades training.

Health Ministry wanted children to be vaccinated before traffic light system started

Health officials had wanted the vaccine for 5-11s before starting the traffic light system

Businesses 'very distressed' by potential impact of checkpoints

It's the difficult balancing act between keeping Northland safe and the economy thriving.

Premium: How Hawaiian Airlines is restarting travel post-Covid

Hawaiian Airlines country manager Rusty Williss says although the last two years have been challenging, the airline is keen to get back to the NZ market in 2022. Video / Brett Phibbs

Covid death toll rises to 46 after two succumb to virus in hospital; Auckland edges closer to freedom

Cases continue to fall as vaccinations do their work.