Covid-19: 15,871 new community cases, 13 deaths, including person in their 30s
Changes ahead as vaccine mandates in many industries are set to expire on April 4.
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Focus Live: 15,871 new Covid-19 community cases, 13 deaths
March 25 2022 There are 15,871 new community Covid cases today and 13 new deaths. As rules relax from tonight, new figures show there are 899 people in hospital, with 27 of them in intensive care.
Measuring and reporting Covid-19 deaths - what you need to know
The number of deaths linked to the virus has climbed steadily since Omicron arrived.
Focus: Events industry reacts to relaxed Covid rules
Ninety Nine Reasons Event Management founder Frankie Mahoney says her team has had ‘a really busy week’ following the Governments changes, however the hospitality industry is still suffering. Video / NZ Herald
University staff face redundancies as fewer students enrol
Domestic university enrolments are down 10 per cent across the board.
Vulnerable communities voice fears over easing of Covid rules
From April 5, mandates and vaccine passes are scrapped, leaving some communities at risk
Return of rugby crowds: Fears of infection spread - 'we need to be wary'
First crowds back for Highlanders Blues clash in Dunedin.
NZ sends thousands of RATS, vaccines to Samoa, new cases in Fiji and Kiribati
NZ has stepped up its response to Samoa's growing Covid-19 crisis
Live: Mandate muddle - will vaccine refusers get their jobs back? Minister rejects claims situation a mess
Many vaccination mandates will be removed next month.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 25 March, 2022
Can those fired over the mandates return to work? Clean up continues in Gisborne and how much more New Zealand households are paying for the basics in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Auckland may move to orange 'sooner than you think' - expert
Professor Michael Plank says if the trend continues, Auckland could move to orange soon.
Matthew Hooton: Labour rebrands Ardern, National better stay sharp
OPINION: Jacinda Ardern will have to work hard to secure a coveted third term.
New Covid-19 Deltacron variant: What you need to know
'That's basically evolution. It's happening in real time in front of our eyes.'
Influx of Covid-infected pregnant women worried their baby isn't moving
Like any viral illness, if a pregnant woman is unwell the baby could move less.
Derek Cheng: Why a future lockdown is unlikely and might not work anyway
A new variant could trigger another lockdown if it might lead to thousands of deaths.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 24th March Wrap
There are now 118,631 active Covid cases in the community, with Māori having the highest rate at 35 cases per 1000 people. Video / NZ Herald
Omicron outbreak: 18,423 community cases; 11 deaths and 913 people in hospital
Some are concerned by easing of restrictions, particularly for the health system.
PM says move to orange will happen 'as soon as possible', Luxon calls for system to be scrapped
PM speaks ahead of changes to Covid-19 restrictions.
Samoa looking at major Covid-19 outbreak
Cases have already hit 622 in a week after community transmission was first found.
What to know about Covid-19 vaccines for little children
Moderna intends to seek US authorisation for kid-sized shots for children under 5.
GP shortage: Rural medical centre with six overseas-born GPs says 'impossible' to recruit in NZ
A regional medical practice says there should be a "seamless" pathway for migrant GPs.
Trying to solve a Covid mystery: Africa's low death rates
New York Times: Experts are divided over the strange case of sub-Saharan Africa.
The great purge: Gordon Ramsay's massive swipe at 'crap restaurants'
The celebrity chef says the pandemic taught the food industry to 'raise their game'.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 March, 2022
Gathering limits increase but why not everyone’s satisfied, evacuations continue on the flood-ravaged East Coast and black box found from China Eastern plane crash in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Seeing red - Hosking grills Hipkins on traffic lights, 200 indoor limit, PM's press conference style
Vaccine passes and most mandates will be dropped from April 4.
Crisis point as DHBs grapple with health staff shortages
Thousands of health staff around NZ are off work with Covid, leaving others overworked.
Unvaxxed teachers could remain barred from some jobs
Schools told they can still require Covid-19 vaccination for certain roles.
Mike Hosking: 'Rot setting in' - why Labour is losing in the polls
OPINION: Handed a crisis, the Govt made too many mistakes and not enough apologies.
Editorial: Is the PM reacting to political polls?
OPINION: Our editorial on the role public opinion plays in setting the Covid response.
Derek Cheng: How you should behave in the new 'new normal' - and where the risks are
It's an open question why the Govt isn't waiting until April 5 to ease restrictions.
Grant Robertson opens $329m Mansons TCLM building
"...so much money to give away. We just can't give [it] away quick enough." - Manson.
Lawyer: Bosses can 'require' staff to return to work after mandate change
Employers will also need to be reasonable to allow a period of time to adjust.
Claire Trevett: PM turns Covid page - but sour taste will linger
OPINION: The PM will be hoping the last six months is expunged from the national memory.
Hospitals nationally offer cash rewards for staff working nights
Hospitals nationally are resorting to cash rewards to get staff to pick up night shifts.