Early learning centres warn of 'mass closures' as Omicron takes hold
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There were 1929 cases of Covid-19 in the community yesterday.
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Rising distress is causing anguish for families and overwhelming mental health services.
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Western Australia hit another record number of Covid-19 cases overnight.
Hipkins considering school sports options for unvaxxed kids
Unvaccinated kids have been distressed to find they can't play sport for school.
'I'm a hostage': Apartment residents speak of protest hell
One resident requested help with groceries after not leaving her apartment for a week.
Bureaucratic red tape blamed for lack of RATs for small businesses
Getting approval to import a rapid antigen test is easier said than done.
A test for the boss: Will they allow WFH after your overseas trip?
Employment expert says bosses couldn't reasonably deny staff who can do job from home.
Camp freedom? Protest camp swells as organisers start to set own rules
Organisers have requested media sign up for "site visits".
Who's who of Wellington leaders tell protesters to end illegal activities 'immediately'
Almost 30 Wellington community leaders have signed a statement urging an end to protest.
Covid-19 Omicron's 'cousin' B.A2 swiftly on the rise in NZ
The Omicron subtype BA.2 is spreading in NZ - so what does that mean for Kiwis?
'Incredibly disturbing': Anti-media sentiment among protesters cause for concern, experts say
Reporters have been abused and threatened at the anti-mandate protests.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Friday 18th February Wrap
There are more than 1,300 cases in Auckland alone and the seven-day rolling average of community cases is just over 1000. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Live: Covid-19 Omicron convoy protest day 11
A Parliament protester warns "the country is coming".
Record 1929 community Covid cases; Aucklanders warned of test result delays
Experts say the country is on track to seeing 10,000 cases a day by mid-March.
Dunedin eye surgeon in breach for seeing patients while unvaccinated
Dr Deepak Gupta has been ordered to pay $4000 for seeing patients while unvaccinated.
Hundreds of anti-mandate protesters gather at University of Canterbury
It is one of a number of protests in Christchurch today.
Anti-mandate protests ramp up in Christchurch
About 26 tents are now pitched in Cranmer Square.
Global cases are dropping, but the WHO is watching an Omicron subvariant
New York Times: A more contagious subvariant and drop in testing muddy the global picture.
Novak Djokovic finally admits 'selfish' Covid decision
He also revealed plans to return to Melbourne in pursuit of a 10th Australian Open title.
Anti-vax group's flyers misleading, socially irresponsible - ASA rules
The group distributed unaddressed flyer advertisements about Covid to homes across NZ.
Wellington Hospital ward closed to visitors after member of staff tests positive
No patients have been considered close contacts and the risk of infection is "very low".
One in 10 Middlemore Hospital emergency department patients testing positive for Covid-19
The Auckland hospital gives rapid antigen tests to everyone who turns up for treatment.
Covid patients may have increased risk of developing mental health problems
New York Times: New study found Covid patients more likely to develop depression.
'Influx of sexual assault cases': US militaries dark side raises, yet again
Toxic culture in US military as reports of sexual assaults increase sharply.
Rich and famous join anti-mandate protest at Parliament
Some famous Kiwi faces have thrown their support behind the anti-mandate protest.
Barcelona's human pyramid fest steps up to Covid challenge
Festival officials advise wearing a KN95 face mask ... and a helmet.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 18 Feb, 2022
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Listen: Dame Tariana Turia makes bizarre claim about PM, supports protest
The RNZ interview last night took a strange turn.
Woman in the dark after dining with friend who tested positive
Eight days after her friend confirmed Covid positive, Elaine Thomson has heard nothing.
Live: 10,000 daily cases by March, Omicron peak in sight - expert
The Ministry of Health reported 1573 community cases yesterday.
Parmjeet Parmar: Close contact exemptions need a relook
OPINION: 'With rapid rising cases, the holes in the scheme need to be addressed.'
Double trouble? Delta rates 'holding steady' amid Omicron surge
Delta still lurks amid the Omicron wave, with worries it'll keep driving hospitalisations.