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Regional council could change policy so any unvaccinated members can attend meetings.
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Jamie Mackay: 'Red' light not a death knell for exploring NZ
Many of us may not be able to travel overseas, but there's plenty to see in New Zealand.
Quarantine-free travel to Cook Islands to stay - despite NZ's Omicron outbreak
However a range of new safety measures to come into force from Wednesday.
Omicron effect: Thousands of workers advised to stay home
Some tell staff to stay home, some offer 'hybrid' arrangements.
Popular Auckland eatery cops $24k fine for allegedly breaching vaccine mandate
The restaurant made headlines for posting a position on a no-jabs job website.
Melbourne epidemiologist says NZ will 'easily' see 100,000 cases
While the country has suppressed past outbreaks, Omicron brings new challenges.
Omicron outbreak: All kitchen staff replaced at Auckland retirement village after link to wedding
A kitchen worker was in attendance at the wedding linked to the Covid outbreak.
Welcome back to the '70s: new CBRE offices
'I guess what you might be looking for is more Palm Springs' - Jesse James Smith.
'We could see toilet paper running out in a week': Supply chain expert
Kiwis are panic buying yet again.
Young racing star lucky to be alive after horror car crash
Leading harness racing junior driver Alicia Harrison faces months away from the racetrack.
Waikato DHB employee, friend avoid jail after $228k theft
The pair spent the money as quickly as it was stolen - now they don't have to pay it back.
Tova O'Brien loses restraint of trade case, must pay ex employer $2000
Former TV3 political editor will have to wait nearly two months to start new radio gig.
'Disgusting' viral video: Young men mock, throw food at Auckland homeless people
The alleged culprits have been called out on social media after their videos were shared.
'Insanity': World divided over NZ's Omicron red response
New Zealand's red light setting has made headlines worldwide, dividing people.
NZ stock market enters correction territory
The sharemarket has dropped by more than 10 per cent from its record high.
Why being vain can reap long-term health benefits
Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman et al are onto something.
Why are men more likely to die of Covid? It's complicated
New York Times: Social and behavioural patterns play a part.
Into red - Omicron cases could hit tens of thousands a day: Hipkins
The connection between the Motueka cases and the border was not yet known.
'Look at our bin fire': Aussie TV host praises NZ Omicron response
The Project host Lisa Wilkinson says Jacinda Ardern has seen the "bin fire" in Australia.
Police fire water cannons at protest in Brussels
Up to 50,000 protesters take to the streets in the Belgian capital to oppose restrictions.
Up to half of NZ could become infected with Omicron
Covid-19 data modeller Michael Plank says infections could peak in eight weeks.
Omicron protocols could see households isolating for up to 24 days
The change has come thanks to the move to isolation in the community.
Sideswipe: Where shoe repair is a religious experience
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'Whale Tales' arts trail highlights conservation fail
Bryde's Whale under threat as its food source, zooplankton, is susceptible to pollution.
From marketing expert to starting alcoholic kombucha - Beach Booch
Alistair Kirk talks to Rahul Bhattarai about his Beach Booch company.
Shane Reti: Can Elon Musk help our Pacific neighbours?
This is an offer to the Tongan community to tweet Elon Musk
Brady burglary investigators briefed on diplomatic immunity
Police team investigating burglary of academic China specialist asked NZSIS for help.
Health workforce 'emergency': 1500 more hospital docs, 1400 GPs and 12,000 nurses needed
EDs regularly operate at 120 per cent and doctors tell us they have never seen it so bad.
Opinion: Tamaki's arrest another example of sound policing
OPINION: Police actions have longer-term benefits.
Opinion: We need to declare a health workforce emergency
Health official on staff shortage under Covid, impact on other surgery, staff retention.
What we know about the three-staged approach to combat Omicron
A three-stage plan to combat Omicron - with further details to be revealed on Wednesday.
Were you there? Auckland Airport, rest home linked to Omicron outbreak
New Zealand moves to the red light setting from 11.59pm tonight.