Focus: Is it time to ditch masks?
As Covid numbers continue to decline the Government could look at easing mask mandates, but how many are still wearing them? Video / NZ Herald
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Watch: Is it time to ditch masks?
As Covid numbers continue to decline, the Government could look at easing mask mandates.
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Focus Live: PM Ardern says Government considering axing Covid traffic lights
During a visit to the University of Auckland PM Jacinda Ardern said that the Covid traffic light system will be reviewed, and potentially scrapped in the next "couple of weeks". Video / NZ Herald
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Focus Morning Bulletin: 2 September, 2022
Hope for the return of fallen Kiwi soldier’s body, the Government looks to scrap more mask mandates and ex-Gloriavale women call for our help in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Nursing Council suspends anti-transgender activist
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Masks off?: Government looks at scrapping mandates in some health settings
Disability support providers are concerned about the impact of the proposed changes.
Live: 2066 new Covid cases, 286 people in hospital, 3 in ICU
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'They're crazy': Chris Luxon rules out National going with Brian Tamaki-led coalition
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Migrant chef criteria 'too much for Gordon Ramsay'
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Major changes made to Australia's Covid isolation rules
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Focus: Kelvyn Alp addresses media outside court
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"He has no right to be walking into the stores and defacing people's property."
Police arrest and charge far-right Counterspin Media pair
It is understood that police arrested and charged Kelvyn Alp and Hannah Spierer with allegedly distributing an objectionable publication. Video / NZ Herald
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Live: 3693 new cases, 35 Covid-related deaths
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Focus Live: Brian Tamaki's anti-government protest in Wellington
Thousands of anti-government protesters led by Brian Tamaki march to Parliament Tuesday morning. Video / NZ Herald
Medical adviser who defied Trump's Covid response to retire
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Covid compliance plummets - poll
People are following Covid guidance less, the Government has found.