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Relaxing border tests has removed one of the key Covid data sets for our scientists.
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New York Times: Chinese public being held hostage by government's harsh Covid policy.
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Covid-19 outbreak plateauing as we reach new phase of the pandemic
Figures show that daily cases have been tracking down for the past five weeks.
Franchise of British fashion giant fails owing $820,000
Company with brand beloved by royalty got Covid-19 wage subsidy but still struggled.
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New York Times: "It's becoming a neurological health crisis."
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Live: 9606 new Covid cases in past 7 days; 74 people died with virus
Today's update covers cases from September 12-18.
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Comedian Wade Jackson explains the latest work trends sweeping the country.
How did Pfizer vaccine fare against Omicron in NZ?
NZ met Omicron as one of the world's most-vaxxed populations. What impact did that make?
Mike Munro: Covid straitjacket comes off - but we're not out of the woods
OPINION: Covid isn't gone, but Government happy to proclaim easing of rules.
Mask rules for travel have changed, the risks haven't say experts
Entering airports and plane cabins without one leaves some feeling naked.
David Seymour: Why we need a Covid inquiry
OPINION: Act Party leader puts his case for an open and honest inquiry into the pandemic.
Covid, staffing issues blamed for two Domino's businesses hitting wall
The company was in hock to a few powerful, wealthy parties including global businesses.
Covid-19: More than 5000 prisoners still not allowed face-to-face visits
A prominent criminal lawyer thinks this is a 'breach of human rights'.
How consumer behaviour has changed at tail-end of pandemic
EY's latest consumer report reveals changes to Kiwis' spending intentions.
Editorial: Taking back control as Covid eases
OPINION: Our editorial on the removal of most Covid-19 restrictions.
Focus: Lights out! What NZ's new Covid rules mean for you
The Covid protection framework is no more so what does that mean for Kiwis and what should we expect from the pandemic now? Video / NZ Herald
1941 new cases, 46 deaths as daily Covid-19 updates end after two-plus years
From now on there will be weekly Covid updates every Monday.
PM: 'Extraordinary circumstance' needed to reinstate tough Covid measures
Her comments come as the Government ends most Covid restrictions after nearly 3 years.
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'Taking back control': New era as Govt axes most Covid restrictions for Kiwis
Meanwhile, some MPs and health experts say it has gone too far.
Mask mandates: How have other countries fared after dropping requirements?
Questions remain about what we can learn from countries that have left masks behind.
Lights out! Covid-19 traffic light system scrapped - all you need to know
Most Covid-19 rules to end from tonight.
Covid-19: Experts respond to 'mixed bag' of rollbacks
Lack of new plan for Covid-19 is a 'lost opportunity', epidemiologist Michael Baker says.
Live: Lights out tonight! Govt scraps traffic light system, almost all mask rules
Government moves to new phase of Covid-19 response.
Claire Trevett: Covid response is dead - the PM hopes
The PM says summer will be a time to heal - she will hope her popularity can also heal.
PM told 'hold your nerve' on Covid traffic light system, 1149 cases today
Kiwi writer Tania Roxborogh is still dealing with after-effects of a bout of Covid-19.
Lights out at midnight? Cabinet set to scrap traffic light system today
Deputy PM Grant Robertson says Covid-19 decisions will provide clarity
Gone by Wednesday? Govt set to scrap entire traffic light system, mask mandates
The Government will decide today whether to scrap the whole traffic light system.
981 new Covid cases today: Numbers dip below 1000 for first time since February
The last time daily community cases were in the three figures was mid-February.