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Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 27th November Wrap
November 27 2021 There were 145 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - 127 were in Auckland, 13 in the Waikato, four in the Bay of Plenty and one in Canterbury. A person has also died of the virus.
Australia tightens quarantine rules in response to Omicron variant
Australia will close its borders immediately due to the new Omicron variant.
Covid: 145 new cases as new variant causes concerns overseas
The new variant has prompted a number of countries to halt travel from southern Africa.
West Auckland primary student tests positive to Covid, schools happy with protocols
The child was infectious at Marina View School in West Harbour from Wednesday, Nov 24.
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A group of about 100 to 200 people have drifted in to the protest at Auckland Domain.
Jack Tame: Five silver linings to National's leadership spill
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US to ban travel from South Africa - but do restrictions help?
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Highly vaccinated nations battle to save Christmas
The worst hit countries appear to be those with the lowest vaccination rates.
South Auckland GPs facing 'burnout' monitoring Covid patients
GPs say they are struggling to cope with Covid-positive patients self-isolating at home.
New Covid Omicron variant: 'We can keep this out of NZ if we need to'
"The best-laid plans can get upset by what the virus does. I hope it won't be the case."
Explainer: New 'Omicron' Covid variant, 'most concerning so far'
The new variant has a large number of mutations, which could help it spread faster.
New Covid strain Omicron spreads to Europe, US bans South Africa flights
It may be more transmissible than the delta variant and render vaccines less effective.
A new era for the Covid response - The weak points and reasons for optimism and dread
How far the virus will spread this summer may come down to how the unvaccinated behave.
Watch live: NZ's sharpest spellers hit the stage in national spelling bee
The event would be based in both Wellington and Auckland, thanks to Covid-19.
'Surreal': Friends mourn sport identity's Covid death as Auckland reopening nears
There were 173 new community cases yesterday, less than the seven-day average of 187.
New documents revealed: Where the Govt fell short as Delta dawned in NZ
Roche report called for urgent action in testing, contact tracing, hospital prep, vaxing
EU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over new variant
European Union is planning to stop air travel from southern Africa to counter the spread.
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'So many mutations': Feature of new variant worrying experts most
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'Lockdown fatigue': Kiwi mood during Covid restrictions revealed
Kiwis questioned in a survey reported feeling worn down by lockdown.
Market close: Spooked sharemarket has biggest fall in eight months
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'Lot going on' before Christmas around NZ's Covid protection framework
Letter and report from Sir Brian Roche revealed in tranche of official documents.
New Health Ministry guidelines out on apartment isolation
Self-isolating residents should get family members or friends to get their rubbish.
NZ's tough border controls may protect against new variant - Prof Baker
A new, highly mutated strain of the coronavirus has emerged out of South Africa.
David Seymour: Police border patrols put Aucklanders' 'lives at risk'
Act leader highlights muggings and bashings as symptoms of police resourcing issue.
'Some of us may die': Iwi urges travellers to reconsider visits over Covid threat
"Some of us will become seriously ill and some of us may die," worried iwi chair says.
Expert says chronic fatigue sufferers should be exempt from Covid-19 vaccination
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Focus Live: 173 new cases of Covid-19 in the community
November 26 2021. There are 173 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today. Of those cases, 154 are in Auckland, 15 are in the Waikato, one is in Northland, two are in the Bay of Plenty and one is in Lakes DHB. There is also a case in Canterbury, who was already in isolation.
East Auckland school staying open after student tests positive
The student was infectious while at Farm Cove Intermediate School in Pakuranga on Monday.