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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern notes the presence of rowdy 'groupies' in Waikato.
Māori leaders ask people to stay away from regions with lower vaccination rates
COMMENT: Nearly a third of Northland's eligible population is unvaccinated.
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Experts are hoping new variant, if found to be milder, will replace the Delta strain.
Health providers see few changes after self-isolation deaths
Two sick men died at home alone on 3 and 5 November.
Bay of Islands iwi plans border control measures to shut out summer visitors
The roadblocks will prevent holidaymakers visiting Ōpua, Waitangi, Russell, and Paihia.
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Cases in Auckland continue to plateau.
Merriam-Webster chooses vaccine as the 2021 word of the year
Searches for the word increased by over 600%.
New challenges for tourism industry as Omicron variant emerges
The tourism industry is grappling with the prospect of its new normal.
Will the vaccines stop Omicron? Scientists are racing to find out
New York Times: The variant may remain vulnerable to current vaccines.
Planning a post-lockdown party? You'll need to check your guests' vax passes
Party hosts have to follow same rules as businesses.
'Not a cause for panic': Biden speaks out on Omicron threat
There are still no cases of the new variant identified in the US.
Red-dy set go: Auckland businesses gearing up
Excitement and nerves as bars, restaurants, cafes and gyms prepare for customers.
'A very high global risk': WHO gives grim Omicron variant warning
New strain's mutations "may be associated with immune escape potential".
Holiday parks opt in to My Vaccine Pass without mandate
As a Crown Entity the parks and access to beaches will be open to all.
Govt cash to support rangatahi Māori hit by Covid
Nine providers get funding to support Northland rangatahi Māori affected by Covid-19
'Less stress' for students sitting NCEA
It is uncertain how many Northland students are sitting for their NCEA exams this year.
Australia delays border opening plan until December 15
Australian government has 'paused' its plan to ease border restrictions from Wednesday.
Nelson woman 'safe', say police after hunt
At time of Marfell's disappearance, police said "there are real concerns for her welfare".
Two more cases of Omicron variant detected in NSW
That brings the total number of Omicron cases in the state to four.
Opinion: Auckland is losing it
As 'Freedom Day' approaches, Aucklanders appear to be at the end of their tether.
Three big questions about Omicron
Will Omicron outperform Delta? How will vaccines fare? And will there be more variants?
Japan bans foreign visitors as Omicron spreads
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says the measure will take effect Tuesday.
182 Covid cases as Govt makes traffic light call; Positive case near Nelson
The decision will come as a new variant of Covid-19 gets closer to our doorstep.
Prof Michael Baker: NZ will never return to pre-pandemic times
Michael Baker said there were "no surprises" in yesterday's announcement.
Air NZ's big domestic plans, details of preparation for international restart
Omicron aside, airline to boost domestic services, firms up plans for global reboot.
Traffic lights call: South Island reacts to orange
West Coast mayor relieved they aren't being "punished" in lead-up to Christmas.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern reveals traffic light settings for each region
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.
Best of 2021: Gang leader finds a way in the war against Covid-19
"I'm not anti-vaccination," he tells the room. "Willie, get me across the line, Willie."
Border protections will 'buy us time' as Omicron spreads - Expert
Scientists are currently studying Omicron to see if it poses a bigger threat than Delta.
Apology after preschool Covid cluster hits babies as young as eight months old
The children from the centre with the virus range between eight months to four years old.
China warns of 'colossal' Covid outbreak as Omicron variant emerges
Chinese mathematicians have uncovered a 'harsh reality' as Covid cases look set to spike.