UK hits record Covid-19 levels; nearly 5 million infected
About 1 in 13 people in the UK infected with the virus in the past week.
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New York Times: Some are now asking aloud whether the country is on the wrong track.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 2nd April Wrap
There are 23 new Covid deaths today and 11,560 new community cases. Video / NZ Herald
Demand 'back with a vengeance': Flights sell out as travel bug hits
Flights to popular destinations such as Sydney and Fiji are booking out.
NZ's deadliest week: 23 new Covid deaths, 104 so far this week
More than 350 people have now died with Covid-19 in New Zealand.
Three protests planned for Wellington, police to have strong presence
Police say they are ready to act as three different protests are planned for the capital.
More than 100 Covid deaths reported this week - worst toll so far
Yesterday, the Ministry of Health reported 13,475 community cases of Covid-19.
Editorial: Who needs the fourth booster?
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Derek Cheng: Why Auckland could be in an orange halo next week
The key question is how much more pressure will no limits on indoor gatherings bring.
Top scientist's warning after first-hand battle with Covid
Scientist Terry Taylor details his own frightening experience of contracting Covid-19.
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Some of the businesses stand out as extremely conservatively geared.
Court rules in favour of doctors suspended over anti-vax claims
Judge says Medical Council wrongly suspended doctors before investigations were completed.
Protesters turn up to Wellington War Memorial, ignore RSA pleas to stay away
Protesters say they won't stop until the health response is "obliterated".
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Friday 1st April Wrap
Covid 19 Omicron outbreak: 13,475 community cases, 17 deaths. Video / NZ Herald
13,475 new Covid cases, 17 deaths as NZ faces deadliest week
The 7-day rolling average of reported deaths has climbed to 17.
Govt boosts flu vaccine supply 40% as experts warn of particularly bad season
It comes as experts warn of a particularly bad season with the borders opening up.
Covid-19 lockdown arrests: Tamakis appear in court with two other Destiny Church defendants
For the first time, the four Destiny Church leaders appeared in court side-by-side.
Tourism business owner wants review into $290m fund
A top watchdog wants the Government to explain decisions to pay funds to 127 businesses.
One of Auckland's largest hospo venues reopening
Hobsonville Pt craft brewery back in action from next Friday.
Businesses furious government 'picked favourites' for $290m tourism fund
Tens of millions of dollars were given to businesses owned by profitable parent companies.
Cardiology patients contract virus in hospital
Infected visitor passed on Covid to a patient which quickly spread to three others.
'Too many desperate families': Thousands in need of food as Omicron wreaks havoc
One support service says it has never seen demand as high as during the current outbreak.
'She died alone': Families reveal heart-wrenching lockdown deaths
Researchers spoke to 22 whānau who had lost loved ones in hospital during lockdown.
Record high-rise cranes up in Auckland
Apartment and townhouse projects are driving crane numbers up.
Group of protesters spotted on Parliament grounds, one man arrested
Police are aware of the possibility of planned protest activity across Wellington.
What we know - and don't - about NZ Covid-19 deaths
Modellers say death rate will remain high for at least several more weeks.
WHO predicts significant change to global Covid crisis
World Health Organisation releases report outlining how pandemic is expected to play out.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 31st March Wrap
There were 15,250 new cases of Covid-19 in the community on Thursday, and 22 Covid-related deaths. Video / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig
Focus: Do you need a booster after Covid infection?
As the booster and child vaccine rates slow across NZ, Northern Region Health Coordination Centre's clinical director Dr Anthony Jordan and Starship paediatrician Emma Best explain why even after Covid infection, vaccinations are critical. Video / NZ Herald
Ivermectin does not reduce risk of Covid hospitalisation, large study finds
New York Times: The drug showed no sign of alleviating the disease.
Brian Tamaki reveals how he had the courage to speak out, break lockdown rules
"Christ gave me the courage to stand up to the PM and her (cold-blooded) Cabinet."