Queenstown's Covid crisis: Mayor pleads for return of wage subsidies
Business leader says 'this is no longer a Covid resurgence, this is business disruption'.
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Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 Feb, 2022
Police gear up to tow cars outside parliament, conversion therapy bill passed and further developments in Russia in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Towies 'sympathetic' to protesters, operator says
Haulage operator says reluctance from tow truck drivers isn't due to safety concerns.
Police chief resigns over Ottawa protest
Police boss was accused of inaction against protests that paralysed Canada's capital.
'Shut the doors': Tauranga businesses fear impact on staff as Omicron spreads
One business said losing staff to sickness would put 'a huge strain' on it.
Editorial: Phase two of Omicron is on
OPINION: Our editorial says phase 2 shapes as a crucial one for New Zealand.
Omicron wave: Experts predict what happens next
With NZ now into phase 2, what can we expect for the rest of this Omicron outbreak?
1000 returnees to leave MIQ early tomorrow in phase 2 Omicron response
A returnee who has been in MIQ since January was shocked to learn she could leave early.
Health officials' plea as Auckland testing sites struggle under heavy demand
High testing volumes sees sites focus of priority needs.
'The Covid guy': Whangārei teenager keeps community in the know
The Whangārei Boys' High School graduate has over 11,800 followers.
'Every worker is critical': Govt's RAT policy will punish small businesses - Barnett
Small businesses could be left with little choice but to close down.
Northland educators sparring stances on whether schools should become vaccination sites
Many in Northland are not convinced that schools should be used as vaccination centers.
'I feared for my safety': Pregnant MP's harrowing ordeal with protesters
MP claims fellow MPs and staff were 'threatened with being lynched, hung, or kidnapped'.
Court told returning citizens were always 'at the heart' of MIQ system
The judicial review of the MIQ system has wrapped but a decision could be a long time off.
Protest groups issue statement after top cop's warning
Vehicle owners have ignored an offer to park for free at Sky Stadium.
South Auckland GP cops abuse, vaccines snatched
Clinic says staff member shaken by 'minor incident'.
Focus: Parliament protests continue into 8th day
Day 8: A look inside the anti-mandate protest at Parliament. Video / George Heard / Mark Mitchell
Focus Live: Police Commissioner warns protest 'no longer tenable'
February 15 2022 Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has today activated the Major Operations Centre at Police National Headquarters, to support the Wellington District operation.
Covid case confirmed on Milford Track
The case is a staff member of a guided walking business.
70% people who got tested in Auckland yesterday weren't symptomatic - officials
Health authorities are asking people to only get tested if they meet specific criteria.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 15th February Wrap
Today’s numbers come after consecutive record days that have seen case numbers surge. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Live: Covid testing stations in Auckland under pressure
February 15 2022 Covid-19 testing centres across Auckland are under pressure as Omicron continues to spread across the country.
744 new cases; tens of thousands of travellers due in two weeks - new iso rules
A wave of thousands of Omicron cases is expected to sweep the country.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on the Parliament protesters
February 15 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern said the right to protest needed to be balanced with keeping people in Parliament safe.
Hawke's Bay has one new case of Covid, Taradale High students to learn from home
One new case of Covid in Hawke's Bay, Taradale High students to learn from home
Protesters warned of 'wolves in sheep's clothing' infiltrating crowd
Small breakthroughs in dialogue but stand-off continues at Parliament convoy protest.
Focus: Luxon criticises government's Omicron plan and protest response
National leader Christopher Luxon took questions on the government's Omicron response as well as their handling of the ongoing protests. Video / Mark Mitchell
Parliament protests: Luxon gets extra security, backs PM's call to ignore group
The National leader has had to move out of his apartment due to the protests.
Govt reveals travellers' isolation rules for when border reopens
Travellers would need to be fully vaccinated and return a negative pre-departure test.
GPs brace for Omicron onslaught as phase 2 response begins tonight
Practises are preparing to get even busier as Omicron cases are expected to soar.
Protests close Victoria University of Wellington Pipitea campus, classes move online
The university has advised 1500 summer students to stay home.
House sales drop to lowest levels since 1992 in some regions
"Many point to access to finance" - Jen Baird on agents saying why the market fell.
'Fasten our seatbelts' - phase 2 slammed as NZ braces for Omicron wave
Covid restrictions will be loosened at midnight in anticipation of a wave of infections.
PM to visit US in May, political reporter tests negative after Covid scare
PM will also be principal speaker at Harvard University's Commencement ceremony.