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A pharmacist says countless symptomatic people are seeking tests she can't give out.
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Saturday protest a new anti-mandate drive by Destiny Church's Freedom & Rights Coalition.
Live: 'No longer safe' - police concerned for children at Parliament protest
"The site is no longer a safe environment for families and children," police say.
Terminations of unvaxxed Police and NZDF staff suspended after High Court upholds challenge to mandate
Police have said no staff will be terminated while the government considers the decision.
Five deaths, record 12,011 new cases - nearly double yesterday; 237 in hospital
Of the 12,011 new cases, 3807 were detected via PCR tests and 8223 were by using RATs.
Mayor: Concerns over vaccine mandate - 'it is adding to fear'
Mayor Alex Beijen is concerned about the effects the mandate is having on the community.
Destiny Church member charged alongside Brian Tamaki for lockdown protest to plead guilty
Paul Craig Thompson is accused of having attended two Auckland Domain protests in October.
Bloomfield: Health risk higher in community than from those coming through border
In two days, vaccinated Kiwis returning from Australia will be able to skip MIQ.
Richie McCaw hand-delivers award to Waiheke tourism business
Richie McCaw surprised staff at a struggling tourism business.
Hong Kong sticks with zero-Covid policy - to frustration of residents
Hong Kong plans to test every one if its 7.5 million residents for Covid 19.
Live: Unvaccinated students can participate in after-school activities under phase 3
There will also be a new supply of RAT tests and masks for schools.
Focus Live: Unvaccinated students can participate in school activities under phase 3
February 25 2022 School students, unvaccinated or not, can now participate in all school activities, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has announced. Hipkins said a week ago Covid-19 was in 1 in 10 schools, it's now in one in five.
'It's like preparing for war': Health staff under pressure battling Omicron
"They're saying 'I'm really tired now and I don't know how long I can do this'."
Focus Morning Bulletin: 25 Feb, 2022
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Scientists still learning as 'stealth Omicron' variant spreads
Coronavirus mutant known as "stealth Omicron" causing more than a third of new cases.
Home loan applications sharply down, Kiwibank boss says
Chief executive says the "kitchen sink" has been thrown at the housing market.
Government miscalculates vaccine mandate coverage
The Government was wildly off in its estimate of people covered by mandates.
Derek Cheng: The new era of Covid damage control from now and for the foreseeable future
We've been able to largely go about our lives without Covid. That is no longer the case.
Police 'disappointed' after protesters use 'homemade shields'
Police say numbers have 'significantly reduced' to only around 300 protesters.
Omicron outbreak: 717 schools, ECEs dealing with Covid cases
The move to phase 3 will make case management much simpler for schools.
Businesses confused, disappointed by Covid support
Businesses complain support payment criteria is contradictory, thresholds too tight.
Focus: Police in riot gear clash with protesters as bollards laid
Police in riot gear clash with protesters as new concrete bollards were laid around the occupation. Video / NZ Herald
Air NZ: Encouraging and ominous signs from overseas amid heavy half-year loss
Analyst says lack of timing of capital raise not surprising given result and outlook.
'Real' case numbers; RAT traps; scan dodging: Your Covid questions answered
As Covid cases hit a confronting 6137, Professor Rod Jackson answers your questions.
Woman who claims unjustified dismissal caused stroke awarded $13k in damages
A company owned by one of NZs largest car dealerships has been ordered to pay $13,500.
Vegan cafe considering shutting up shop after protesters abuse staff
Staff working in the cafe on Manners St have faced yelling, aggression, and crying
North Shore lockdown party: Host 'remorseful', pleads guilty
The Redvale man hosted a large party during alert level 3 restrictions last year.
MIQ demand plummets, but unvaxxed passengers from Oz have few options
Only one airline remains flying unvaccinated passengers from Australia.
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Phase 3 from midnight: What does it mean for you?
The Government has announced New Zealand will move to phase 3 at 11.59pm tonight.
Omicron outbreak: 6137 cases and one death; phase 3 response from midnight
New Zealand will move to phase 3 of the Omicron response at 11.59pm.
Protester accused of driving car at police named, granted bail
Protester in court after confrontations at Parliament.
Auckland Harbour Bridge protest: Police to block walkers, fears of lives at 'massive risk'
With thousands sick with Covid, one city councillor says it's the last thing we need.
Free rapid antigen testing available in Auckland from today
The Government is to also watch for price gouging and monitor private sales of RATs.