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Hotels are completely refurbishing their rooms after acting as virus containment zones.
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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.
Covid-19 Omicron outbreak: Hospitalisations to hit 800 in under a week at current rate
373 people were in hospitals yesterday with Covid.
Think getting a pre-departure RAT for international travel is easy? Think again
Kiwis confused over 'shocking' lack of information on pre-departure RAT tests.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 02 Mar, 2022
Pressure on St John's staff, active Covid cases to reach 100,000 mark, Russian forces attack Ukraine, U.N. representatives walk out on Lavrov and UK government offers scheme to help Ukrainians. Video / NZ Herald
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
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.
Help! How do I prepare for an international flight to Australia?
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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.
Over 200 Navy personnel isolating after outbreak, dozens infected
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
When might you be able to access a shot of Novavax?
Crunch time for airlines nears despite easing of NZ border rules
Airlines chase as much certainty as possible as war-stoked fuel prices the latest headache
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.
Thai restaurant staffer granted $12,500 for unjustified dismissal
The owner decided to only pay the worker 80 per cent of the Covid-19 subsidy.
Covid 19 Omicron outbreak: No freedom yet for 'bunker babies'
'Bunker babies' born during the pandemic have spent their lives in and out of lockdown.
'Not not going anywhere': Auckland Domain protesters defy eviction notice
The campsite remained in place this afternoon - and new supplies were delivered.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 1st March Wrap
Today’s total of 19,566 new cases is a new daily record for New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald
Aged-care centres around the country locked down
People can only access aged-care centres if they have compassionate grounds to do so.
140km/h: Driver sped through Covid checkpoint because she was worried about missing sister
The woman drove on the wrong side of the road and sped through police road spikes.
'Appalled': Man exposed to Covid-19 by roommate at Southland Hospital
The hospital apologised for the distress it had caused.
Focus Live: Nearly 20,000 new Covid-19 community cases
March 1 2022 There are nearly 20,000 new community cases of Covid-19 today, with 373 people in hospital, nine of whom are in ICU, and just under 100,000 active cases.
Novavax vaccine approved for use in New Zealand
The Novavax Covid-19 vaccine has been approved in NZ for those aged 18 and over.
Police accuse anti-mandate protesters of damaging cars
Protesters allegedly grew angry when police removed a shower block illegally plumbed in.
Live: Protesters slash police tyres in act of 'retaliation'- PM urges Kiwis to stay away from 'Covid camp'
March 1 was given by some of the occupiers as the deadline for mandates to be dropped.
Auckland Harbour Bridge hit by Covid-related staffing issues
The moveable barriers are staying put this week.
Mortuaries and hospitals overflow as Hong Kong mulls lockdown
More than 90% of those who have died in the current wave were not fully vaccinated.
Ministry of Health's vaccination blunder
Cromwell doctor bemused about MoH warning he needed to get a booster shot.