A different Covid-19 vaccine debate - do we need new ones?
Omicron has many wondering if they will need boosters every few months or a new vaccine.
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Ninety per cent Māori have now received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Friday 4th February Wrap
The Ministry of Health has urged people to take precautions as many prepare to travel for the long weekend. Video / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig / Getty
New Omicron daily record - 209 cases; holidaymakers warned to stay home if they have these symptoms
Scratchy throat? Stay home, health officials advise, ahead of the three-day holiday.
Māori providers adding free health checks to vaccination drive
Whānau looking to check their child's overall health can do so for free.
Where is Lil Nas X? Worry over star's two-month disappearance after Covid diagnosis
Fans are concerned for Lil Nas X, especially after the now-deleted tweets about Covid.
Beefed-up Covid mask mandate poses challenges for deaf community
The red light system creates extra challenges for people who are hard of hearing.
'We are so isolated': Concerns on Covid-free Great Barrier after infected flight
Advice is to self-isolate, get tested immediately and then again after day five.
Auckland woman who escaped MIQ with Covid-19 named, pleads guilty
Name suppression also lapsed today for Yvette Shelford, who has since recovered.
Auckland church, gyms, barber and bus added as high-risk locations
Today's new locations follow an Air New Zealand flight that was added last night.
'Didn't do anything wrong': Former teacher who protested at MP's restaurant speaks
Puarito Atutahi worked as an educator before she lost her job for not getting the vaccine.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Adern's message as million more now eligible for boosters
February 4 2022 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is this morning visiting Auckland's newest vaccination centre on the city's waterfront to promote boosters.
'Don't delay - get it today': PM's message as million more now eligible for boosters
Instead of waiting four months, Kiwis can now get boosted three months after second dose.
Covid-19: What can NZ learn from Australia's Omicron wave?
NZ hospitals should prepare for "worst-case" scenario of 1500 daily cases, experts say.
'Community isolation overhaul': GP says funds needed for primary healthcare
NZ needs to overhaul its community isolation scheme and better fund GPs and healthcare.
Chris Hipkins compares modelling with weather forecasts
Covid 19 Omicron: Chris Hipkins compares modelling with weather forecasts - 'I've always been sceptical'. Video / Newstalk ZB
50,000 daily cases by Waitangi? Hipkins on modelling: 'I've always been sceptical'
Covid-19 Minister insists modelling is still useful despite faulty global prediction.
Mike Hosking, Covid Minister Chris Hipkins face off over Covid modelling
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and radio host Mike Hosking face off.
NZ needs this migrant 'brain gain' - Why isn't system employing?
ASMS has estimated almost 3,000 more GPs and 12,000 more nurses needed in NZ.
'Live with Covid'? For Australians, it's taken some getting used to
New York Times: Australia is in the midst of a dizzying U-turn in its pandemic response.
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More nurses on the way, pharmacies gear up for big booster rollout and how construction costs are impacting our builders in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Russia mulls loosening restrictions as virus surges
Russia records 155,768 new infections in a single day, 10 times higher than a month ago.
'Infect each other': Kiwis in MIQ take desperate measure
Dunedin woman in MIQ: "Getting Covid in here is your ticket to get out."
Businesses 'chomping at the bit' but want more border detail
Rob Fyfe says businesses desperately need 'more speed' and 'more certainty'.
'We can only wait and hope': Locals stuck overseas react to plan to reopen borders
Locals react to the Government's border announcement.
'It might be too late': Locals react to Government's border announcement
Locals react to Government's border announcement.
'Absolutely worn down': The Kiwis who can now come home after 'bittersweet' MIQ decision
The Prime Minister announced borders would open to stranded Kiwis later this month.
'Lowest of lows': Anti-vaxxers protest outside schools, 'scaring' children
One outraged parent said the protesters "scared" children who were walking past.
'Day of celebration': Charlotte Bellis relieved Kiwis can return home
The pregnant journalist says it's been a fight for many to get to this day.
'Hands off our tamariki': Iwi vaccinators egged as anti-vaxxers force caution in jab rollout
Health providers are holding back on vaccinations for children in wider Whanganui region.
Expert questions how self-isolation will work when Kiwis return in their thousands
New Zealand is reopening but one epidemiologist has some questions on how it will work.
Cancelled flights: Air NZ speeds up return to work of Omicron close contacts
Around 190 regional flights have been cancelled as Omicron hits Air NZ crew.
Mum sounds caution after daughter, 11, vaccinated without consent
Consent from a legal guardian is required to vaccinate anyone under 12 years old.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 3rd February Wrap
The Government is reopening the border, starting on February 27 for Kiwis coming from Australia. Video / Getty / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig