Some protesters refuse to leave area; seven police officers injured in violent clashes
PM: 'I hope they will put down their weapons and police will arrest them.'
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Hipkins said there'd be plenty of time for a review of MOH's Covid response in due course.
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Chance of court house outbreak 'ridiculously high'
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NZ hits record 22,152 new cases; PM wants protest response reviewed
NZ recorded a 22,152 new community cases of Covid-19 today.
Consumer NZ finds big price difference in RATs, concerns over markups
With no set price for RATs, it's up to individual retailers to decide a fair price.
Violent clashes - protesters arrested, cars forklifted out as police continue to clear occupation
Police still plan to 'contain' as protesters stay on at Parliament, camp in Auckland.
Wellington Covid test sites under pressure, stadium being set up instead
There are long queues at existing sites, causing traffic jams on State Highway 1.
Doctor explains gastro symptom appearing in Covid-infected children
Some are presenting with diarrhoea, vomiting and tummy pain.
Focus Live: 22,152 new Covid-19 community cases
March 2 2022 There are 22,152 new community cases of Covid-19 today and 405 people in hospital with the virus.
'Escalation in concerning behaviour': Why police moved on protesters today
The harm being done far outweighed any legitimate protest, Police Commissioner says.
Wellington Parliament protests: Card spending down 50%, level of protest pollution unknown
Wellington businesses have been hit twice as hard by Omicron as the other main centres.
Hotels planning full room refits as managed isolation and quarantine comes to an end
Hotels are completely refurbishing their rooms after acting as virus containment zones.
Quarter of residents at Auckland aged care facility infected with Omicron
None of the residents or staff have required hospitalisation so far.
'We want to see this protest ended' - Wellington mayor
"... People's views have hardened and I think everyone wants our streets and city back."
Delays in RAT delivery the latest government failure during pandemic, says doctor
'Oh my God, it's just crazy,' pharmacy owner says of demand for RATS.
Covid-19 hits Countdown, with almost 1000 staff off
The company says it is expecting the number of affected employees to grow.
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373 people were in hospitals yesterday with Covid.
Think getting a pre-departure RAT for international travel is easy? Think again
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Focus: Police gather in Wellington as protesters prepare for raid
Focus: Police gather in big numbers in Wellington as protesters prepare for raid. Video / NZ Herald
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Derek Cheng: Testing balls-up proof Govt caught off guard by Omicron
Testing delays mean the vulnerable or critical workers may have fallen through the cracks.
DHBs ask Employment Court to stop healthcare strike
The DHBs says patient services shouldn't be used for bargaining leverage.
'Let's not make this the new toilet paper': Warning as demand for RATs ramps up
One pharmacy owner sold up to 6000 RATs to the public across five outlets on Monday.
Auckland Domain protest: Iwi wants it brought to a swift end
A small group of anti-mandate protesters have set up camp on the domain.
Bloomfield misled public over testing capacity, says opposition
ACT leader David Seymour went further, calling for Dr Bloomfield to be removed.
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So far, 65 Navy personnel have tested positive for Covid-19.
19,566 new cases: Supermarket warns of fewer online order slots as 'nearly 1000' staff off work
Suppliers, growers, manufacturers feeling pinch, Countdown says.
Novavax vaccine approved: How it differs from Pfizer
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Crunch time for airlines nears despite easing of NZ border rules
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150 staff unwell: St John workload up 31% in Auckland
Covid patients with queries are being urged to call their GP or Healthline instead of 111.