Covid-19: How Omicron has stripped away one of NZ's trustiest pandemic tools
Labs face bottleneck as new variant makes batch processing of samples problematic.
Labs face bottleneck as new variant makes batch processing of samples problematic.
Matt King has resigned from National and now plans his own political party.
New Zealand recorded another record number of Covid-19 community cases today. Video / NZ Herald
A major independent report has found nurses are exhausted from consistent understaffing.
There are protests in Dunedin, Christchurch and Picton.
PM says the country's surging Covid cases are the priority - not the protests.
February 17 2022 The country's surging Covid cases are the priority for the Government - not the "illegal" actions of protesters at Parliament, PM Jacinda Ardern says.
Michael Wood has warned colleagues of the dangers at their door.
Hospitality industry upset at Covid self-isolation rules and lack of financial support. Video / Hospitality NZ
It's a place without singing, without shared learning and facing unprecedented challenges.
It's the most contentious health measure in place. Now MPs and the public want answers.
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'Something is definitely changing.'
There were 1160 community cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday.
A father says his daughter caught Covid-19 from a nurse at the hospital.
Police Association expects 'guaranteed incidents' with anti-mandate protesters.
"I just said what I was going to do and I did it," Ross Taylor said of five-year plan.
Bloomfield: Everyone has role to play in stopping Omicron being passed on.
Some providers have been working in home isolation for four months without funding.
New York Times: Scientists grasp for any example that could anticipate future of Covid.
The large majority of cases would be notified of their infection by text message.
New Zealand has cracked the 1000 daily cases mark on the first day of the country moving to phase two of the Government’s Omicron response. Video / NZ Herald
A police spokesman said inquiries are ongoing.
Dr Ashley Bloomfield on how home isolation will work during Omicron outbreak. Video / NZ Herald
National says Mallard's actions were childish and provocative.
The man allegedly threatened and abused staff when asked to put on a mask.
Anti-mandate protesters setup in Christchurch. Video / Hamish Clark
Only close contacts and those who have symptoms should get tested for Covid: Minister.
Experts are warning of gaps in health and support services as Omicron surges.