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UK lifts almost all Covid restrictions, including masks and vaccine passports
As Covid-19 infections level off, face masks will no longer be mandatory in public places.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 20 Jan, 2022
More Omicron in Auckland, help finally set to arrive in Tonga and NCEA results are released in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Covid-19 emergency could end this year, WHO says
Worst of the pandemic could be soon behind us but there's one thing that needs doing.
The History of Pandemics - in a nutshell
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
Thomas Coughlan: Callous MIQ Tweet sets Government back
OPINION: After a successful summer, Govt has returned with a slew of avoidable mistakes.
History lesson: What the 1918 Spanish flu tells us about Covid
'Nothing else has killed so many New Zealanders in such a small space of time.'
Auckland Airport worker, contact of MIQ staffer confirmed as Omicron cases
MoH confirms both cases of transmissible new variant, reveal new location of interest.
Nightclubs, retail store, cafe, bar: New Auckland locations of interest released
The newest locations of interest include an Auckland CBD nightclub.
Covid experts praise MIQ pause but say more action needed
Overnight it was announced that the upcoming MIQ room release was postponed.
Watch: Health experts answer all your questions about child vaccines
Health experts will be available this evening to answer questions on child vaccines.
Auckland restaurants continue to collapse from Covid-19 pressures
Less foot traffic and ongoing Covid-19 restrictions are closing popular cafes.
MIQ rule-dodging family: Customs confirms one point, other agencies scrambling
Agencies have been slow to answer Herald questions.
Damien Venuto: The sad spiral of Liz Gunn down the Covid conspiracy rabbit hole
Former broadcaster's antics should provoke a sense of sadness, writes Damien Venuto.
Explained: Why the timing of Omicron's arrival matters
Experts expect a NZ Omicron outbreak isn't far away. How much does timing matter?
Secret Govt report reveals fears of swamped ICUs; Omicron eluding face masks
Govt is bracing itself for an Omicron outbreak that will swamp country's health system.
Govt 'working hard to provide certainty' on MIQ - Hipkins
Yesterday there were 30 cases of Covid-19 detected at the border.
McIntyre & Turner: Vaccine benefit exceeds risks at all ages
OPINION: 'It is important to look at the risk of severe disease across the board.'
Amanda Vickers: Data indicates Covid risk overstated
OPINION: Similar risk of myocarditis following either vaccination or Covid infection.
Heartbroken Kiwis fear they could be stuck overseas for months and months
Kiwis stuck overseas blame the Government for back-pedalling over decisions.
24 cases as Govt meets; airport worker treated as Omicron case after positive test
There are 56 new cases detected at the border.
Face masks make people more attractive
A new study has discovered a bizarre upside to Covid face masks.
Omicron MIQ halt pointless shambles, Seymour says
"Omicron does not observe Christmas the way our Prime Minister has been."
Caught on video: Prominent anti-vaxxer Tasered, arrested
Police intervened after Brad Flutey refused to wear a mask inside a Whangārei store.
Restaurant fined $20,000 for Covid rule breaches still flouting law
WorkSafe is continuing to look into the restaurant.
Two new Hastings Covid-19 cases linked to fitness classes
The cases had been isolating and had appropriate health and welfare supports in place.
MIQ halt: 'Extreme pressure' due to Omicron-infected arrivals
'We are not in a position to release more MIQ rooms' - Hipkins.
WHO give press statement on Omicron
The World Health Organisation gave a press statement with information on COVID-19's Omicron variant. Video / WHO / AP
Covered in ash, Tonga now worries about a Covid intrusion
New York Times: Aid workers risk bringing in a virus Tonga has so far kept out.
Supply chains could take a hit when Omicron lands
Omicron is expected to break into the community any day now and shops are getting ready.
Hong Kong to kill 2000 animals after hamsters get Covid-19
Thousands of small animals have tested positive for Covid 19 at a pet store in Hong Kong.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 19 Jan, 2022
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
Cabinet meets today to assess Covid traffic light settings
First Cabinet meeting of the year in New Plymouth to address imminent Omicron outbreak.