Omicron's mysteries could take weeks to fathom
It is still unknown whether Omicron spreads faster than Delta or makes people sicker.
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During the pandemic Emirates has flown 40,000 Kiwis and 2 million vaccine doses to NZ.
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A nearby business owner said one man came in crying and intoxicated.
Man asked to move out after vaccination refusal
Landlords cannot ask tenants about their vaccine status.
The region warned about huge spike in Covid cases this month
Principals have been warned they may need to help manage their community's Covid response.
WHO reopens debate over fairness of pandemic response
New York Times: WHO says response from wealthy counties to Omicron is unfair.
'Vast increase': Chilling warning as country's Covid cases double in a day
Scientists in South Africa said they are bracing for a rapid increase in Covid-19 cases.
Traffic light framework? What colour is this? This is a scandal!
"There's no orange. There's not even an amber. There's just ... yellow."
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Live: 172 Covid cases ahead of traffic light move; 10 new cases near Nelson
Eighty-six people are in hospital and nine are in intensive care.
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Schools have become a major vector for the virus overseas.
Sir Ian Taylor: The warning we should have heeded in May 2020
Sir Ian Taylor poses a few more questions to the Government.
Auckland house prices up 18 per cent annually
House sales market close to returning to a more normal supply/demand situation.
Primary school student at Whenuapai School in West Auckland tests positive
Health teams are still trying to work out if the student was infectious while at school.
Possible to 'get around' Nelson school Covid-19 cases - Bloomfield
The DHB will front a press conference at 2pm today.
Live: Bloomfield's 'open mind' on Omicron; NZ says goodbye to alert levels
Hipkins says NZ prepared for Omicron arrival, but scientists race to unlock mysteries.
The next challenge to vaccinating Africa: Overcoming scepticism
New York Times: Vaccines are finally available in Africa, but some are wary of them.
Trump tested positive for Covid days before debate against Biden - ex-officials
New York Times: White House didn't announce the positive test at the time.
Omicron keeps world on edge as variant reaches US
European Union chief says waiting for advice on the new variant feels like 'an eternity'.
Vaccine mandates spread across Europe as Covid cases spike
The drastic measures have prompted bitter protests.
Officials urged to move faster on vaccinating children
Current timelines mean schools are due to open next year before children are protected.
Hospitality 'left to die' with exclusion from voucher package - bar owner
The owner of The Shakespeare says hospo is on the brink.
Mike Hosking: All I want for Christmas is a government that's up to the job… fat chance
OPINION: Government's Covid response has been lacking since day one.
How Auckland avoided the hundreds of Covid deaths in Sydney and Melbourne
The outbreaks in Sydney and Melbourne have each claimed more than 500 lives.
Watch: Siouxsie like you've never seen her before - Covid experts' hilarious rap
Music video features a number of familiar faces, from leading scientists to politicians.
Vax the Nation - Dr. J & Randa
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'Not geared to deal with Covid': Hospitals anxious as Aucklanders set to flee city
Domestic tourism is expected to heat up and people will flock to tourist hotspots.
Explained: Why are Covid cases slowing - and will it last?
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Australia confirms another Omicron case
NSW Health has listed a new exposure site after a sixth case of Omicron was detected.
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While people are generally healthy, the Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on adults.
Campsite set to 'welcome' unvaccinated travellers this summer
Epidemiologist Rod Jackson labels the move "crazy".
'Grave concerns' Covid will spread into Northland this summer
Govt won't back down amid growing pressure to stop unvaccinated visitors to Northland.