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As world shuts borders to stop Omicron, Japan offers a cautionary tale
New York Times: Japan is again barring nonresident. There is an economic and human cost.
New York Times: Japan is again barring nonresident. There is an economic and human cost.
A woman in her 30s tested positive after arriving from South Africa on Saturday.
Suggestions that Omicron is a good development are premature, a Kiwi expert explains.
The hoarding of limited shots by rich countries threatens the whole world.
There were 134 new cases today, 116 in Auckland, 8 in Waikato, 9 in Bay of Plenty and 2 in Nelson-Tasman. Video / NZ Herald
A dine-in McDonald's breakfast after a big night is off the cards for the unvaccinated.
New Zealand moves into the new traffic light system from Friday.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern notes the presence of rowdy 'groupies' in Waikato.
COMMENT: Nearly a third of Northland's eligible population is unvaccinated.
The roadblocks will prevent holidaymakers visiting Ōpua, Waitangi, Russell, and Paihia.
Cases in Auckland continue to plateau.
Searches for the word increased by over 600%.
The tourism industry is grappling with the prospect of its new normal.
New York Times: The variant may remain vulnerable to current vaccines.
Party hosts have to follow same rules as businesses.
There are still no cases of the new variant identified in the US.
Excitement and nerves as bars, restaurants, cafes and gyms prepare for customers.
New strain's mutations "may be associated with immune escape potential".
Nine providers get funding to support Northland rangatahi Māori affected by Covid-19
Australian government has 'paused' its plan to ease border restrictions from Wednesday.
At time of Marfell's disappearance, police said "there are real concerns for her welfare".
That brings the total number of Omicron cases in the state to four.
As 'Freedom Day' approaches, Aucklanders appear to be at the end of their tether.
Will Omicron outperform Delta? How will vaccines fare? And will there be more variants?
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says the measure will take effect Tuesday.
The decision will come as a new variant of Covid-19 gets closer to our doorstep.
Michael Baker said there were "no surprises" in yesterday's announcement.
Omicron aside, airline to boost domestic services, firms up plans for global reboot.
West Coast mayor relieved they aren't being "punished" in lead-up to Christmas.
November 29 2021 Most of the upper North Island - including Auckland - will go straight into the red level under the new traffic light system from Friday, while the whole of the South Island will go to the less restrictive orange.