Worst of the pandemic could be soon behind us but there's one thing that needs doing.

Throughout history, many pandemics have devastated the world, causing countless deaths. The ability to learn from the past is what sets the human species apart and ultimately, will determine our future in a post-Covid world. Video / NZME / Getty

'Nothing else has killed so many New Zealanders in such a small space of time.'

MoH confirms both cases of transmissible new variant, reveal new location of interest.

The newest locations of interest include an Auckland CBD nightclub.

Overnight it was announced that the upcoming MIQ room release was postponed.

Health experts will be available this evening to answer questions on child vaccines.

Less foot traffic and ongoing Covid-19 restrictions are closing popular cafes.

Experts expect a NZ Omicron outbreak isn't far away. How much does timing matter?

Govt is bracing itself for an Omicron outbreak that will swamp country's health system.

Yesterday there were 30 cases of Covid-19 detected at the border.

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Kiwis stuck overseas blame the Government for back-pedalling over decisions.

There are 56 new cases detected at the border.

A new study has discovered a bizarre upside to Covid face masks.

"Omicron does not observe Christmas the way our Prime Minister has been."

The cases had been isolating and had appropriate health and welfare supports in place.

'We are not in a position to release more MIQ rooms' - Hipkins.

The World Health Organisation gave a press statement with information on COVID-19's Omicron variant. Video / WHO / AP

Modelers forecast 50,000 to 300,000 more deaths by mid-March.

Omicron is expected to break into the community any day now and shops are getting ready.

Thousands of small animals have tested positive for Covid 19 at a pet store in Hong Kong.

Omicron puts MIQ bookings back on ice, navy vessels set off to help Tonga and a prominent sportsman faces jail time after stealing from his grandfather in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

First Cabinet meeting of the year in New Plymouth to address imminent Omicron outbreak.

More than 160,000 students will be able to get their results from Thursday.

Ten people from two bus journeys linked to Omicron case yet to be tested.