Brian and Hannah Tamaki say they are 'bringing back common sense' at the launch of their new political party 'Freedoms NZ' at the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau. Video / Dean Purcell
"We’re watching the levels of those variants closely."
More than 300 Omicron off-shoots are circulating the globe.
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Expert says third Omicron surge may peak smaller than last wave, but uncertainty abounds.
Ardern is also supporting the Government establishing general epidemic legislation.
From this week the remaining pandemic travel requirement will be scrapped.
New York Times: National hero faced censorship after sounding early alarm on Covid.
The ministry says the error 'had no impact' on advice or pandemic-related decisions.
It's looking likely another wave has begun. But this time, things are harder to predict.
Third Omicron wave may cause hundreds more virus deaths before 2023, epidemiologist warns.
More than half of surveyed eligible Kiwis know little about potentially life-saving pills.
Michael Baker said a return to alert level systems could help avoid worse Covid-19 waves.
One of NZ's best-known scientists is pushing on with legal action against Auckland Uni.
New York Times: Calls for more expansive care options for long Covid patients.
Trucking bosses warning to the Government, the battle to control inflation and Parklands shooter sentenced in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
New York Times: Increased shedding after illness is not unusual.
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Vendor is Singapore's Stamford business which has told that country's stock exchange.
The subvariant behind our winter Covid-19 wave is likely to be overtaken within weeks.
Another Covid-19 wave could be coming before Christmas, expert warned.
Danish Prime Minister calls early election as support sags following harsh criticism.
Nurses are protesting over the end of the winter Covid-19 bonus.
A new study aims to learn from experiences to "better" help Māori in a future pandemic.
Health researchers are shining crucial new light on long-haulers.
Professor Michael Plank urges eligible Kiwis to get boosted if they haven't been.
The PHA analysis examined almost 1800 deaths between January 1 and August 26.
For three weeks now, Kiwis have been living without the Covid-19 traffic light system.
The Chinese government has eased virus controls in some areas in an effort to mollify public anger after mass protests in major cities. Video / AP
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New York Times: The use of propaganda has been on overdrive in the pandemic.
Australian state and territory leaders reached an agreement this morning.