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It comes after 103 new cases were reported yesterday, 56 in Auckland.
Colwyn House Lifecare staff member tests positive for Covid
Staff member at rest home tests positive
Mum conceives son through Facebook sperm donor
Nearing 40 and single, Hayley Hendrix feared she would never become a mum.
All teaching staff isolating: Auckland school forced to delay start of term
27 of the school's staff were isolating after being at a professional development day.
Omicron threatens to expose home isolation flaws, warns GP
Officials appeared to be unaware home isolation targets weren't being hit.
Covid-19: New locations of interest in Whanganui DHB region
People are asked to asked to self-monitor for Covid-19 symptoms for 10 days.
'Continues to feel well': PM takes Covid test, result could be back later today
Ardern 'asymptomatic and feeling well' after being deemed a Covid close contact.
Kelly Tarlton's and two InterCity bus trips listed as high-risk location of interest
Locations not deemed high risk but people are advised to self-monitor for symptoms.
Mentally ill left out of vaccine rollout
The Delta outbreak took hold in marginalised communities, including transitional housing.
'Thoroughly cook mussels': Warning after spike in illness relating to food prep
Three cases have been reported in the Lakes District Health Board region this summer.
Delta put paid to their first wedding day - Omicron won't spoil their second
Their September wedding postponement won't be repeated, a couple vow.
Ticking time bomb: Heart attack victim waits months for surgery
As at January 24, 175 patients were on the wait list for heart surgery at Auckland City.
Deadliest day in NSW as 49 die from Covid-19
Along with its highest daily death toll, NSW recorded another 13,354 cases of the virus.
Focus: Covid-19 Outbreak | Saturday 29th January
January 29 2022 There were 97 cases of Covid-19 in the community today, including 11 new confirmed cases of the Omicron variant.
Locations of interest: Air NZ flights, Auckland Airport and Hamilton temple among new exposure sites
The Omicron exposure sites across NZ continue to grow at a fast rate.
Medical exemption? Unvaxxed high school principal working off-site
Principal declined to answer questions about whether she had a medical exemption.
'Big concern': St John investigating whether ambulance delays caused deaths
Lengthy delays in getting ambulances to people in need are being investigated by St John.
Kiwi journalist Charlotte Bellis pregnant and stranded in Afghanistan, denied emergency MIQ spot
Rejected by her home country, she was forced to contact the Taliban to seek shelter.
What to expect: A Kiwi doctor's view from Omicron-ravaged Canada
OPINION: I let Covid walk through my front door - you're probably about to do the same.
Health officials: 'Act as if Omicron is in your community' - the symptoms to watch for
There were 105 community cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday.
Covid-19: Omicron's out - but don't discount Delta
We've heard predictions Omicron will wipe out the deadlier Delta. Are they really true?
As Omicron spreads, what do you need in your Covid care kit?
Health authorities have warned people need to be ready to isolate at home.
Special schools hope for first dibs on air purifiers
"Medically fragile" students will need extra help to stay safe in school, principal says.
Why so long? Critical worker register could take another two weeks
Business leader warns register will add unnecessary bureaucracy.
Live: 15 new Omicron cases, exposure fears at polo event, 105 total cases - only 4 in hospital
Cases of the new variant have now surpassed Delta infections in this country.
'As ready as we can be': Testing labs gear up to triple output during Omicron wave
"We're a lot better off now than we were when Delta came."
Dunedin man known for charity thieved ailing father for gambling
The 91-year-old died in 2019 never knowing of what his son was doing.
Live: At least 12 Soundsplash Covid cases; four new Omicron locations
Covid hangover after weekend festival, truckies wonder about future Omicron rules.
More business travel, more body fat, says new study
A recent dive in business travel may be good for workers' waistlines.
Death of the skirt? Call to overhaul girls' school uniforms
Redesign of school uniforms to help girls feel comfortable and be physically active.
Mum going blind delays getting help due to no petrol money, car or childcare. She's not the only one
'Almost certainly her outcome was worsened as a result of the delay,' doctor says.
Parents against the vaccine rollout for kids heard in court
Eight parents say their children will face discrimination and exclusion.