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Delayed discussions see Northland stuck in red, significant damage and first death reported in Tonga and Brian Tamaki spends his first night in the cells in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Traffic light system may need changing, Bloomfield says
The MoH is looking at whether to tweak the traffic light system in the face of Omicron.
Bizarre Covid booster shot side effect explained
The reaction is being reported at more than fives times that of the first or second dose.
Live: Traffic light system needs overhaul for Omicron - experts
'Omicron will behave very differently; it needs a different set of interventions.'
Parents taking Government to court to stop vaccine rollout for kids
Group says the approval of Pfizer's vaccine for kids was flawed and illegal.
Editorial: Has NZ's luck run out with Omicron?
OPINION: One step forward but possibly a step back in the battle against Omicron.
'Confusing messaging': Only half of vaccination centres available for kids
Parents are being turned away from their local GP and pharmacy.
Auckland daycare to close after contact with Covid case
A west Auckland daycare will be closed on Tuesday following a confirmed Covid-19 case.
The Omicron shift in Europe: Pandemic or endemic?
New York Times: A number of governments have changed their approaches to the coronavirus.
Four areas where house values shot up by $550,000+ last year
All 966 suburbs covered by CoreLogic's latest data recorded an increase in median values.
Halting progress and happy accidents: How mRNA vaccines were made
New York Times: Covid vaccines drew upon long-buried discoveries.
Health officials apologise for long vaccination queues
The demand spiked as children between 5 and 11 years old became eligible for vaccination.
'In debt, camping out': Business owners stuck in Aus, forced to sell house
Offers of more than $1.1 million are being sought for home at Amberley.
'A sad day': Brian Tamaki speaks out after bail refused - now behind bars for 10 days
The controversial church leader was arrested this morning at his Auckland home.
'Very intense': Experts list steps Govt needs to take to fight Omicron
Omicron has lead to a dramatic spike in cases globally.
'Waste of oxygen': Kiwi star slams Brian Tamaki after arrest
The star of stage and screen didn't mince words when it came to the 'apostle'.
Prominent Byron Bay anti-vax tarot card reader 'in ICU with Covid'
Woman is one of many unvaccinated Covid patients in Australia's anti-vaxxer capital.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern gets her booster jab
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke the media about the booster vaccination roll-out and COVID vaccines for children before going to get her booster jab.
16 community cases, 67 contacts linked to MIQ worker with Omicron
Thirty people are in hospital with the virus.
'My dad's going to prison for what?': At home with Brian Tamaki as he is arrested
Herald reporter David Fisher was there as Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki was arrested.
'When, not if' we will see Omicron in the community - PM
Jacinda Ardern says the Omicron variant adds volatility to the situation.
Supply chain woes could worsen as China imposes new Covid lockdowns
New York Times: Zero-tolerance policy could throw a wrench in the global conveyor belt.
Hundreds of unvaccinated firefighters stood down
A few hundred firefighters have chosen not to get vaccinated.
Watch: Brian Tamaki arrested - farewell kiss before led away by police
Tamaki has arrived at Mt Eden prison after being arrested at home this morning.
Focus Live: Brian Tamaki arrested over bail breach
Brian Tamaki was arrested for breaching his bail conditions on Monday 17 January. His supporters have been protesting outside the Mt. Eden correctional facility since he arrived. Video / David Fisher / Brett Phibbs
Days before extent of Omicron spread known, Covid modeller suggests
Michael Plank said it was a timely reminder for people to 'scan in everywhere'.
Live: 'Political prisoner' - Crowd gathers as Tamaki charged with bail breach
A crowd of supporters have gathered outside remand centre.
'Dog's breakfast': Child vaccine rollout marred with hour-long queues
Today is the first day those aged 5-11 have been able to get the Covid jab.
Sydney woman's holiday goes from tropical to tragic after catching Covid
One woman got more than she bargained for during a long-awaited holiday.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 Jan, 2022
New Zealand ready to help Tonga, unvaxxed cops stood down and Novak Djokovic deported from Australia in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald